A comparison study between wide-range and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein assays (Roche Cobas c702) for low C-reactive protein concentration in patients with cardiovascular risk.

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 believed that boundary compositions of matrix proteins might play a role in stone formation; however, few proteomic studies concerning matrix proteins in urinary stones have been conducted. In this study, we extracted low molecular weight proteins from calcium oxalate stones and measured their characteristic pat...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Chen WC,Lai CC,Tsai Y,Lin WY,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a fully automated reticulocyte counter, the roles of the reticulocyte count with maturation in pancytopenia were evaluated. Different groups of pancytopenia including aplastic anemia, infiltrative marrow disorder, hypersplenism, and megaloblastic anemia were recruited. All patients had bone marrow examinations f...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lin CK,Hsu HC,Chau WK,Jiang ML,Chiu CF

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies suggested that adiponectin (APN) could ameliorate ischemia/reperfusion injury and endothelial dysfunction in patients with acute myocardial infarction. However, the relationship between serum APN level and coronary flow after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in patients with...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Liang S,Li H,Shen X,Liu R

更新日期：2019-06-01 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 this study was to investigate the differential plasma levels of lipocalin 2 (LCN2) and its complex with MMP-9 (where MMP is matrix metalloproteinase) before and after antibiotic treatment in hospitalized adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). METHOD:Plasma LCN2 and LCN2/MMP-9 com...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Yeh YH,Chang JL,Hsiao PC,Tsao SM,Lin CH,Kao SJ,Chou MC,Yang SF,Chien MH

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this research were to establish an automatic analysis method for the determination of serum argininosuccinate lyase (ASL) and to investigate the value of serum ASL test in the diagnosis of various liver disorders. According to the chemical reaction catalyzed by ASL, an enzyme-coupled reaction system ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Feng JF,Chen TM,Wen YA,Wang J,Tu ZG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species and antioxidant system. In this study, total oxidative stress (TOS) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were investigated with a new and practical method in childhood iron-deficiency anemia. METHOD:During the study period 80 children betw...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Akça H,Polat A,Koca C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune complex transfer enzyme immunoassay for antibody IgG to HIV-1 gp41 antigen was developed using two synthetic peptides. An aliquot (10 microl) of serum samples from HIV-1 seropositive subjects was incubated simultaneously with 2,4-dinitrophenyl-bovine serum albumin-synthetic HIV-1 gp41 peptide conjugates and...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hashida S,Ishikawa S,Hashinaka K,Nishikata I,Oka S,Ishikawa E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally believed that the lower limit of postprandial plasma glucose is the same or higher than that of fasting plasma glucose (FPG). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between 2-h postprandial plasma glucose (2-hPG) and FPG. Insulin sensitivity and β-cell function were also evaluated. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sun D,Li D,Yu S,Zhang K,Cheng X

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite advances in diagnostic techniques, many cases of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remain underdiagnosed in remote centers unequipped with these technologies. We hypothesized that the automated cellular indices with scatter plots and flags may aid in rapid and cost-effective screening of AML. METHODS:C...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Virk H,Varma N,Naseem S,Bihana I,Sukhachev D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microparticle-enhanced nephelometric immunoassay was developed for lactoferrin quantitation in human milk. It is based on the nephelometric measurement of the light scattered during the competitive immuno-agglutination of a microparticle-lactoferrin conjugate with an antilactoferrin antiserum. This immunoassay is se...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Cuillière ML,Montagne P,Molé C,Béné MC,Faure G

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease (CAD) was the second leading cause of death for the past 3 years in Taiwan. The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system is considered a new risk factor of CAD because investigations show that the levels and bioactivity of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 (where IGFBP is insulin-like growth factor-bi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lin HL,Ueng KC,Wang HL,Chen TP,Yang SF,Chu SC,Hsieh YS

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The primary test for the laboratory confirmation of measles is immunoglobulin M (IgM) serology. It is therefore important to evaluate new commercial measles IgM immunoassays to ensure high-quality measles diagnostic testing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of LIAISON IgM ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sampedro A,Rodríguez-Granger J,Gómez C,Lara A,Gutierrez J,Otero A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a critical condition characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates and severe hypoxemia. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic values of Club cell protein 16 (CC16) in critical care patients with ARDS. METHODS:In this retrospective observ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lin J,Zhang W,Wang L,Tian F

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing demand for genetic testing of patients with hypercoagulability. We have developed a multiplex-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique that incorporates the state-of-the art of genetic testing for thrombosis mutations (Factor V Leiden [FVL] and G20210A F2 and C46T F12). The sequences are detect...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： López M,Giraldo P,Alvarez P,Cornudella R,Pocoví M,Martínez A,Fontcuberta J,Soria JM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple organ dysfunction syndromes (MODS) is reported as a leading cause of mortality in intensive care units. Recently, continuous blood purification (CBP) has been mostly applied for MODS treatment. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of CBP on plasma phospholipid level in pati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Wen W,Wang K,Jiang ZM,Zhang ZH,Zhou L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone marrow (BM) study plays an important role as initial investigation specimen of lymphoma as well as staging lymphoma. This study aimed to investigate the utility of BM studies for classification of lymphoma and evaluate features of BM involvement by lymphoma over a period of 11 years. METHODS:A total of...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Kwoun WJ,Ahn JY,Park PW,Seo YH,Kim KH,Seo JY,Lee HT,Yoo KH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors compare efficacy of two ELISA assays (one supplied by DIAMEDIX [Delta Biological s.r.l.], and the other by RADIM [RADIM I]) in detecting total anti-H. pylori antibodies, and of two further ELISA methods (one supplied by EUROSPITAL [Helori CTX IgG] and the other by RADIM [RADIM 2]) in identifying anti-CagA ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Basso D,Stefani A,Brigato L,Navaglia F,Greco E,Zambon CF,Piva MG,Toma A,Di Mario F,Plebani M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyloid peptide is thought to play a critical role in neuronal death in Alzheimer's disease (AD), most likely through oxidative stress. Free radical-related injury leads to DNA breaks, which subsequently activates the repair enzyme poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1). In this study, the relationship between genetic...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Liu HP,Lin WY,Wu BT,Liu SH,Wang WF,Tsai CH,Lee CC,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, rapid assay for the pancreatic isoenzyme of human serum amylase was developed. The assay utilized an immunoabsorbent prepared by coating latex beads with a monoclonal antibody specific for pancreatic amylase. Treatment of patient serum with immunoabsorbent removed pancreatic amylase, and measurement of resid...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Landt M,Hortin GL,Smith CH,Pashos G,Vaidya HC,Rosenblum JL

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:Rare abnormal haemoglobin (Hb) often poses a problem in the diagnosis of relative electrophoresis mobility. The rare neutral Hbs interact with the Hb S and thus can increase the severity of sickle cell anaemia. In the present study, we investigated the use of reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-H...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Yapo PA,Datté JY,Yapo A,Wachman H

更新日期：2004-01-01 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:The association between genetic variations of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene and the risk for atherosclerosis has been hypothesized. We aimed to assess the relationship between rs2010963 (+405 C/G) polymorphism and presence, severity, and outcome of coronary artery disease (CAD) in an Iranian...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Kalayi Nia S,Ziaee S,Boroumand MA,Sotudeh Anvari M,Pourgholi L,Jalali A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) may have high specificity in the detection of malignant diseases, making the development of an immunoassay for HE4 essential. METHODS:In our study, a fusion gene was constructed encoded with the HE4 protein. This protein was then produced in the bacterial cells (Escheric...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhou L,Lv Z,Shao J,Xu Y,Luo X,Zhang Y,Hu Y,Zhang W,Luo S,Fang J,Wang Y,Duan C,Huang R

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:The Brazilian External Quality Assessment Program in Immunohematology (BEQAPI) was introduced with the objective of evaluating the quality of diagnosis in immunohematology. From 1992 to 2003, proficiency tests for ABO grouping, Rh (D, C, c, E, e), K phenotyping, direct antiglobulin testing (DAT), antibody screening (A...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Melo L,Pellegrino J Jr,Bianco C,Castilho L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited data are available for the diagnostic value, and for the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of joint detection of serum lactate dehydrogenase (sLDH)/pleural fluid adenosine deaminase (pADA) and pleural fluid carcinoembryonic antigen (pCEA) in malignant pleural effusion (MPE). METHODS:We collecte...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhang F,Hu L,Wang J,Chen J,Chen J,Wang Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00