解剖学和形态学
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听力与言语-语言病理学
行为科学
心脏和心血管系统
细胞和组织工程学
临床神经病学
危重症监护医学
牙科,口腔外科和医学
皮肤病学
急诊医学
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肠胃学和肝脏学
老人病学和老年医学
卫生保健科学和服务
血液学
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abstract:Background:When unpredicted surgical blood loss occurs, it is essential that blood arrive from the blood bank in a timely manner. Objective:To evaluate the turnaround time (TAT) for red blood cells (RBCs) from the blood bank to the operating suite. Cases with delayed TATs were further analyzed to determine potential c...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmx016
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Health systems face intense pressure to decrease costs and improve services as the health care delivery system in the United States undergoes tremendous change due to health care reform. As health systems grow, like any business, they are forced to explore standardization to realize and maintain efficient practices. C...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw069
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The University of Maryland Medical System, like all other medical systems, is faced with providing the highest quality care in an environment of increased demands and competition for resources. Some responses to this pressure include improved integration, coordination, and efficiency. Laboratory integration ...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw051
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Extremely low hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) results below reference range are rare, and the causes and clinical implications associated with low HbA1c results are not well understood among clinical laboratorians. A case of extremely low HbA1c results was reported, in which liver cirrhosis, subacute hemorrhage and recent tran...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw050
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Knowledge of transfusion medicine is the key element of better transfusion practices. This deficit observed at the blood bank end on daily basis exposing the patients for redundant risk. We assessed the knowledge of transfusion medicine among post intern doctors. OBJECTIVE:To assess the knowledge of transfu...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw056
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Non-specific antibodies or antibodies of undetermined significance (AUS) often pose problems for a blood bank technologist and physician. It is well known that antibodies can weaken and evanesce over time, thus eluding detection by routine blood bank techniques. Special enhancement techniques exist (eg, ficin treatmen...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw062
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of temperature and protease inhibitor on adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) stability. METHODS:We collected blood specimens from 10 donors into K3 EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and K3 EDTA + aprotinin tubes. Plasma specimens were held at room temperature and at 2 °C to 8[Formula: ...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw027
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Panels of clinical laboratory testing may generate "incidental" critical values from unordered parameters. Existing regulations do not clearly delineate guidelines for handling incidental critical values. The objective of this study was to examine the patterns and clinical utility of incidental critical value...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw044
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Rhizobium radiobacter is an opportunistic, usually saprophytic, gram-negative bacillus found in agricultural soil. Isolation from blood has been reported most often in hospitalized patients harboring malignant neoplasms or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated immunosuppression, who have catheter or medical de...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw019
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Platelet counts generated by automated analyzers on blood specimens that contain platelet clumps are often inaccurate and require verification by blood-smear review. In this study, we assessed the reliability of the Sysmex XE-5000 instrument to detect platelet clumps. METHOD:We reviewed automated complete bl...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw016
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare and almost always fatal disease that is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a freshwater thermophilic amoeba. Our case involves an adolescent female who presented with fever of unknown origin. A lumbar puncture was performed, and the Wright-Giemsa and Gram stained cerebrosp...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw008
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and compare the performances of the automated urinalysis devices UX-2000 and Cobas 6500. METHOD:A total of 258 urine specimens were collected from the routine specimen workload. We analyzed all specimens on both automated instruments and recorded the turnaround time from each method. Physical, ch...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw002
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Maintaining an in-compliance clinical laboratory takes continuous awareness and review of standards, regulations, and best practices. A strong quality assurance program and well informed leaders who maintain professional networks can aid in this necessary task. This article will discuss a process that laboratories can...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmw007
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:PATIENT:44-year-old white woman. CHIEF COMPLAINTS:Cramping, nausea, shortness of breath, visual disturbances ("seeing yellow dots"). MEDICAL HISTORY:Status asthmticus, tobacco use, hypertension, migraines. PRINCIPLE LABORATORY FINDINGS:TABLES 1-7, FIGURES 1-4: . ...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmv011
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine whether K2-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and K3-EDTA Greiner tubes could be used interchangeably for glycosylated hemoglobin, type A1C (HbA1c) measurement via the Abbott Laboratories ARCHITECT chemiluminescent microparticle HbA1c assay on the ARCHITECT i2000SR immunoanalyzer at our unive...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/labmed/lmv016
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PATIENT:66-year-old ethnic Egyptian man. CHIEF COMPLAINT:Hematuria. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:The patient had a history of multiple episodes of gross hematuria for the past 5 years. Because the hematuria usually resolved on its own, he did not seek medical attention during that time. Bladder cancer was suspected. P...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LM96EJPPBYADIOVC
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::As new killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) alleles are discovered, a challenge in KIR typing is maintaining sensitivity and specificity. A single nucleotide polymorphism assay can be used to type functional KIR2DL1 alleles. We improved recently on the earlier method by using a higher-specificity assay. The ...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMMN1K6SBRJCGD9J
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of a modified request form on the total use of γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) usage and the ratio of inappropriate testing. METHODS:We modified a test request form by moving GGT from the "Liver profile" to the "Other" section. The criteria for appropriate GGT ordering were developed ba...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LM7E5LG6PWJYEFUJ
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Research in several professional fields has demonstrated that delays (time lapse) in taking certification examinations may result in poorer performance by examinees. Thirteen states and/or territories require licensure for laboratory personnel. A core component of licensure is passing a certification exam. A...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMNM534LIACPBZWH
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the expression level and clinical significance of microRNA-155 (miR-155) in bladder cancer. METHODS:We collected 102 pairs of tissue specimens from patients with primary bladder cancer and adjacent normal bladder specimens between March 2008 and May 2013. Quantitative real-time polymerase chai...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMWR9CEA2K2XVSOX
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate broad-range 16S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a rapid screening tool to detect bacterial contamination of stem-cell products. METHODS:We performed the evaluation using whole blood spiked with serially diluted bacterial-type strains. Detection sensitivity was defined as t...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMKT4P9FFI2BBSIU
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress has been associated with the progression of atherosclerosis and activation of genes that lead to increased deposition of proteins in the extracellular matrix. Bone sialoprotein (BSP) and osteonectin are proteins involved in the initiation and progression of vascular calcification. OBJECTIVE...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMUJWVQFW6CJMSOQ
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine and optimize the sensitivity of the CellaVision DM96 automated image-analysis system in detecting platelet (PLT) clumps on blood smears and to assess the reliability of the traditional laboratory practice of examining only the feather edge of the smear for PLT clumps. METHODS:We processed 102 bl...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LM604RQVKVLRFXOR
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Laboratory professionals, consultants, and treating physicians may encounter discrepancies in serological testing results for numerous reasons; identifying the reason(s) for the presence of an unexpected antibody or antigen can be challenging. A question-based approach can be useful in identifying the underlying cause...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1309/LMEWVSNT2F3O5JDN
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PATIENT:47-year-old African American man. CHIEF COMPLAINT:Initially, serious finger abscess. The patient reported severe pain that was localized to that finger only. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:His finger had become sore and then progressively more painful and swollen. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:A few weeks earlier, the pa...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMX711TANCVDHZJJ
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report a case of a false-positive HIV result in an apparently healthy pregnant woman. Since no prenatal HIV testing had been performed, we screened for HIV reactivity utilizing the Architect HIV-Ag/Ab Combo assay. Results obtained were inconsistent in that they were repeatedly HIV reactive on a single serum sample ...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMAAGVXK05LUWOQN
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PATIENT:78-year-old African-American man. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia first diagnosed in 2003, with a subsequent relapse in 2006 and another in 2010. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:In late 2011, the patient was admitted to the hospital for cholelithiasis, at which time his treating physician inciden...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/LMLWQDB2Q6LS7VQG
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To compare the coagulation-factor profile of cryoprecipitate produced from fresh frozen plasma from whole blood (WB) stored for 24 hours at room temperature (24CP) with that of standard cryoprecipitate (CP). METHODS:We collected 80 units of WB from healthy volunteers, of which 20 units were of each blood gr...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/lmv1e84uctrqqzp
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Establish whether hemolysis in samples collected from intravenous lines is influenced by catheterization site. METHODS:Blood was collected from all patients (67 total) admitted to the emergency department the same morning, through a 20-gauge catheter placed in a vein of the upper limb directly into an evacua...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/lm2xcv5sqml1ontm
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Inflammation of the small intestine may occur in type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate whether ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) and G1 (ABCG1) were altered in chronic inflammation of the small intestine of type 2 diabetic rats. METHODS:Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Eigh...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/lmo485spyxbqanxj
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Auramine-phenol stain was compared with Kinyoun's acid-fast stain to detect coccidia parasites in fecal samples from immunocompromised patients. The comparison was based on the number of detected cases, sensitivity, specificity, time required for the procedure, ease of use, interpretation, and cost. METHODS:...
journal_title:Laboratory medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1309/lms0wn7k7ukzcpmi
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00