Comparing different estimated glomerular filtration rate equations in assessing glomerular function in children based on creatinine and cystatin C
ConclusionsIn our study, compared with creatinine‐based ones, the cystatin C‐based formulas did not show much superiority in predicting eGFR. Still, we think Bedside Schwartz is a good formula to provide ease of use because, in this equation, the constant k is same for all age groups. However, the most valuable equations in determining chronic kidney disease are the CKiD‐cysC and CKiD‐Scr‐cysC equations. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 27, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Se çil Conkar, Sevgi Mir, Fatma Nur Karaslan, Gülden Hakverdi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

What should be the laboratory approach against isolated prolongation of a activated partial thromboplastin time?
ConclusionProlonged APTT results should always be retested using a different assay prior to mixing study. The clinician and the laboratory specialist should collaborate at the postanalytical phase. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 27, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Mesude Falay, Mehmet Senes, Dogan Y ücel, Turan Turhan, Simten Dagdaş, Melike Pekin, Namik K. Nazaroglu, Gülsüm Özet Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research

Ascorbic acid —A black hole of urine chemistry screening
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

A simple solid ‐phase extraction method for the analysis of red cell phospholipids by liquid chromatography‐ tandem mass spectrometry
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

Rare LPL gene missense mutation in an infant with hypertriglyceridemia
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

Experimental fusion of different versions of the total laboratory automation system and improvement of laboratory turnaround time
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

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Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Ahead of Print. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

Experimental fusion of different versions of the total laboratory automation system and improvement of laboratory turnaround time
ConclusionsDespite experimental challenges, a fusion of the TLA system shortened the “prolonged time out of acceptable TAT,” indicating a distribution change in overall TAT. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Hee ‐Jung Chung, Yoon Kyung Song, Sang‐Hyun Hwang, Do Hoon Lee, Tetsuro Sugiura Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Ascorbic acid —A black hole of urine chemistry screening
ConclusionObtained results indicate that it is necessary to determine diagnostic accuracy of used dipstick in order to define purpose of urinalysis. It is very important to choose dipstick with ascorbic acid indicator and to examine ascorbic acid impact on dipstick analytes independently of manufacturer claims. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Adriana Unic, Nora Nikolac Gabaj, Marijana Miler, Jelena Culej, Adrijana Lisac, Anita Horvat, Nada Vrkic Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Rare LPL gene missense mutation in an infant with hypertriglyceridemia
ConclusionsWe have here identified a rare pathogenic mutation in the LPL gene in a Chinese infant with severe hypertriglyceridemia. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Yuan ‐yuan Qin, Ai‐qiu Wei, Qing‐wen Shan, Xiao‐ying Xian, Yang‐yang Wu, Lin Liao, Jie Yan, Zhan‐feng Lai, Fa‐quan Lin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Polymorphisms of CYP27B1 are associated with IFN efficacy in HBeAg ‐positive patients
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 18, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research