Comparison of SemiQuantitative Cotinine Values Obtained by the DRI Immunoassay and Values Obtained by a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry-Based Method: The DRI Immunoassay is Suitable for Screening Purposes Only Because Semiquantitative Value

abstract：:Rats exposed to constant light develop polycystic ovarian (PCO) disease with persistent estrus, representing an estrogen-dominant condition. Herein, we report that fluctuations seen in the vaginal microflora in cyclic rats were not observed in PCO rats with persistent estrus. The vaginal-cervical mucosa of PCO rats sh...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Singh KB,Mahajan DK,Tewari RP

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elevation of chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants in plasma would lead to hyperlipidemia and other complications. Apo B-48, which is translated and produced in the adult intestine from the same gene as Apo B-100, is considered to be an essential component of chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants. Using a peptide ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Uchida Y,Kurano Y,Ito S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenic role of immune-mediated mechanisms in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we report different cytokine expression profiles from hemodialysis (HD) and non-HD HCV (+) patients. IL-1beta, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, TNF-alpha, and TGF-beta1 serum levels, and liver bi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Spanakis NE,Garinis GA,Alexopoulos EC,Patrinos GP,Menounos PG,Sklavounou A,Manolis EN,Gorgoulis VG,Valis D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of dermatophytes at the species level, relying on macro- and microscopic properties of the colonies is time-consuming, questioned in many circumstances, and requires considerable expertise. In this study, we examined the potency of a new genetic marker, β-tubulin (BT2) gene, for differentiatio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Abastabar M,Mirhendi H,Rezaei-Matehkolaei A,Shidfar MR,Kordbacheh P,Makimura K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acid phosphatase was purified to electrophoretic homogeneity from human normal lung and spleen and was characterized biochemically and immunologically in comparison with prostate acid phosphatase (PAP). The apparent MW of lung acid phosphatase (LAP) and spleen acid phosphatase (SAP) was 110,000 and 100,000, respective...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lin MF,Li SS,Chu TM,Lee CL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) isoenzymes as markers of breast cancer metastases and treatment efficacy has received little attention. Twenty-six breast cancer women (56+/-13 years, all post-menopausal) were prospectively evaluated during their first and third course of chemotherapy (4-week interval). Ser...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Le Bricon T,Gay-Bellile C,Cottu P,Benlakehal M,Guillon H,Houzé P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Automated cell counters have become more and more sophisticated with passing years. The numerical and graphic data both provide useful clues for suspecting a diagnosis especially when the workload is very high. AIM:We present our experience of useful information provided by graphic displays of an automated ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Gupta M,Chauhan K,Singhvi T,Kumari M,Grover RK

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lupus nephritis is a serious manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The objective of this study was to identify the sensitivity, specificity, and cut-off values of IP-10 in the serum and urine of patients with lupus nephritis compared to renal biopsy, albumin/creatinine ratio, and serum anti-ds...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： El-Gohary A,Hegazy A,Abbas M,Kamel N,Nasef SI

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of high-molecular intestinal ALP (HIALP) overlapping with bone ALP in the alpha(2)beta region has been demonstrated. In this study we evaluated a method of separating HIALP after its conversion into ALP(5) by the action of protease. Serum samples from patients were mixed with protease at a ratio of 5:1 an...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Ooi K,Shiraki K,Morishita Y,Nobori T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of our study was to assess two tumor markers, carbohydrate antigen 724 (CA724) and neuron-specific enolase (NSE), in 20 healthy individuals. Then, we determined their average intra- and inter-individual biological variations (CVI and CVG ). METHODS:Blood samples were taken at weekly intervals for fi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Wang S,Zhao M,Mu R,Zhang X,Yun K,Shang H

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel and ultrasensitive noncompetitive enzyme immunoassay (hetero-two-site complex transfer enzyme immunoassay) for alpha-human atrial natriuretic peptide (alpha-hANP) in plasma is described. alpha-hANP was biotinylated using N-hydroxysuccinimidobiotin and trapped onto an anti-alpha-hANP [6-28] IgG-coated polystyre...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hashida S,Ishikawa E

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the Technicon DPA-1 immunoassay analyzer on its analytical characteristics. Therefore we studied three assays: albumin in cerebrospinal fluid and IgG and transferrin in serum. When tested with the Cusum test for linearity albumin, IgG, and transferrin measurements showed no deviation from linearity. Close...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： van Rijn JL,van Landeghem AA,Goldschmidt HM

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the plasma long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression profile in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients and the value of candidate lncRNAs for predicting KOA risk. METHODS:Plasma was obtained for RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) in eight KOA patients and eight healthy controls (Ctrls). Ten ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Liu X,Li M,Zhang B,Zhang N,Feng Q

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the Miles Inc., Clinitek Atlas Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer for 11 tests: bilirubin, color, glucose, ketones, leukocyte esterase, nitrite, occult blood, pH, protein, specific gravity, and urobilinogen. The instrument uses a roll of reagent strips affixed to a clear plastic support; urine specimens a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lott JA,Johnson WR,Luke KE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the new body fluid module on Sysmex UF1000-i (UF1000i-BF) for analysis of white blood cell (WBC) and red blood cell (RBC) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). METHODS:WBC and RBC counting were compared between UF1000i-BF and Fuchs-Rosenthal counting chamber in 67 CSF samples. This study also included ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Buoro S,Apassiti Esposito S,Alessio M,Crippa A,Ottomano C,Lippi G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to explain the effects of microRNA-132 in renal cell carcinoma by regulating FOXM1 expression. METHODS:Thirty patients with renal cell carcinoma admitted to our hospital were enrolled, and their adjacent normal tissues and cancer tissues were taken. The expression of microRNA-132 w...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Yu Y,Lu W,Zhou X,Huang H,Shen S,Guo L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematological parameters are affected by different factors that include age, sex, smoking, ethnicity, and environmental altitude. It has been justified that each population must establish its own normal reference intervals to be used in clinical assessments and interpretations. Hematological reference intervals for ad...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sirdah MM,Tarazi IS,El Jeadi H,Al Haddad RM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of race, cigarette smoking, and immunologic parameters on serum immunoglobulins, we analyzed serum IgG, IgA, and IgM levels in 455 healthy adults. The study population ranged in age from 20 to 69 years, including 282 whites and 173 blacks, 181 never-smokers, 93 ex-smokers, and 181 current ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Tollerud DJ,Brown LM,Blattner WA,Weiss ST,Maloney EM,Kurman CC,Nelson DL,Hoover RN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique that allows for in situ detection of PCR-amplified DNA and cDNA has improved remarkably quickly over the past 5 years. As of this writing, one can expect good results after a relatively quick "learning curve." The technique demands some skill in working with glass slides and cells/tissues. Thus, I recomm...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Nuovo GJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iron overload is a major complication in patients with hemoglobin H (Hb H) disease and causes damage of tissues. METHODS:We investigated 26 Hb H patients and 75 controls to evaluate their oxidative stress and antioxidant statuses. RESULTS:There were significantly increased levels of superoxide anion in leu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Chiou SS,Tsao CJ,Tsai SM,Wu YR,Liao YM,Lin PC,Tsai LY

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Mindray CAL 8000 is a cellular analysis line that consists of the BC-6800, an automated hematology analyzer, and the SC-120, an automated slidemaker/stainer. We evaluated the performances of the BC-6800 and the SC-120. METHODS:Four hundred and eight normal and abnormal samples were analyzed. The perfo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lee HT,Park PW,Seo YH,Kim KH,Seo JY,Jeong JH,Kim MJ,Ahn JY

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graphical representation of laboratory data speeds up recognition of abnormalities. The Chernoff face is an excellent tool to represent patient data; the human eye and mind are exquisitely sensitive to subtle changes in facial appearances and expression. One of the best uses of the faces is in illustrating trends in t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lott JA,Durbridge TC

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standards play an important role in detection of the BCR-ABL1 fusion gene (FG) transcript. However, the standards widely used in laboratories are mainly based on plasmids or cDNA, which cannot accurately reflect the process of RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis. Therefore, we aimed to develop armored RNA-base...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Fu Y,Zhang R,Wu Q,Zhang J,Bao L,Li J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemic stroke is one of the most prominent and serious neurological complications of infective endocarditis (IE). Our study was designed to evaluate the predictive value of higher level of plasma D-dimer on admission for the development of ischemic stroke in patients with IE. METHODS:In this prospective s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Xu N,Fu Y,Wang S,Li S,Cai D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine whether CD44 polymorphisms were correlated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to reveal a new potential target for early prediction, prevention, and diagnosis of HCC. METHOD:This study involved 96 cases with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), 96 cases with hepatitis B virus-relate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Deng Y,Chen ZJ,Lan F,He QT,Chen SY,Du YF,Li S,Qin X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well established that the targeted receptor for ciguatoxin (CTX) in mammalian tissues is the sodium channel, affecting the influx of sodium into cells and altering the action potential and function of the cell. Since the syntheses of fragments of CTX has become available, our focus has been on the receptor funct...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hokama Y,Chun KE,Campora CE,Higa N,Suma C,Hamajima A,Isobe M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nucleolar and spindle-associated protein 1 (NUSAP1) has been identified to be strongly implicated in the carcinogenesis of cervical carcinoma, breast cancer, and liver cancer, and shows a high expression level in bladder cancer, indicating that NUSAP1 might be a potent target for cancer treatment. Using bioi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Chen Y,Zhang W,Kadier A,Zhang H,Yao X

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Shortening of primary cilia in kidney epithelial cells is associated with kidney injury and involved with the induced level of α-tubulin in urine. Therefore, rapid detection and quantification of α-tubulin in the urine samples could be used to the preliminary diagnosis of kidney injury. METHODS:Cellulose-b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Choi ES,Al Faruque H,Kim JH,Cho JH,Park KM,Kim E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore relationships between immunological status, clinical features, radiographic damage, disease activity, and functional disability in Tunisian patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was carried out in 112 patients with RA. Demographic characteristics, disease duratio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hamad MB,Marzouk S,Kaddour N,Masmoudi H,Fakhfakh F,Rebai A,Bahloul Z,Maalej A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate, retrospectively, the frequency of autoantibodies of antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) in Tunisian patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed 80 PBC sera and 80 sera from blood donors. ELISA was used to determine the frequency of antibodies against cardiolipin (aCL I...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Mankaï A,Manoubi W,Ghozzi M,Melayah S,Sakly W,Ghedira I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00