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Clinical Chemistry

Image: The BD Barricor tube is a single-use, plastic evacuated tube with a mechanical separator used to collect, separate, transport and process venous blood specimens (Photo courtesy of Becton, Dickinson and Company).

Samples Quality Improved Using Low-Vacuum Tubes

Centrifugation is a time consuming step, which contributes to increase the turnaround time (TAT) in laboratories, likewise hemolyzed samples that needs a re-sampling could delay management of patients. More...
16 Jul 2019
Image: A photomicrograph of an unstained, formalin preserved stool specimen mount, revealed the presence of a Paragonimus westermani trematode egg. Human infections of this lung fluke are most common in eastern Asia and in South America (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Antibody Tests Recommended for Parasitic Infection Diagnosis

Pleural parasitic infestation (PPI) is a disease prevalent in certain parts of the world and it is frequently misdiagnosed due to its lack of standardized diagnostic criteria. The clinical manifestations are non-specific and many patients are initially treated for tuberculosis or misdiagnosed as lung cancer. More...
16 Jul 2019
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Image: A bone marrow aspirate from a patient suffering from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis showing a macrophage that has ingested a nucleated red cell (Photo courtesy of UF).

Dengue Infection Complicated by Hyperinflammatory Condition

The global incidence of dengue infection has grown dramatically and been estimated to 390 million infections yearly. This mosquito-borne virus infection occasionally develops into a potentially lethal state called severe dengue (SD). More...
11 Jul 2019

Confirmation Testing for Primary Hyperaldosteronism Remains Essential

Primary aldosteronism, also known as primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) or Conn's syndrome, refers to the excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands, resulting in low renin levels. This abnormality is caused by hyperplasia or tumors. More...
10 Jul 2019
Image: Micronutrient deficiencies, especially zinc, are common in contemporary celiac disease (Photo courtesy of Nan Schiller).

Micronutrient Deficiencies Common in Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine that over time damages the intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing some nutrients, leading to diarrhea, fatigue, anemia, weight loss and other complications. More...
09 Jul 2019
Image: An increase in HBA1c levels in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for autism in the child (Photo courtesy of Thai Anti-Diabetes).

Maternal HbA1c Influences Autism Risk in Offspring

Epidemiologic data suggest that maternal diabetes influences the risk for autism in offspring, whereas the prevalence of autism has steadily risen in the USA, currently affecting 1 in 59 children, and boys are four to five times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis. More...
04 Jul 2019
Image: The BioMark HD real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) platform (Photo courtesy of Fluidigm).

New Biomarker Test Improves Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is often discovered at a late stage and has a high mortality rate. Overall 5-year survival is only 30% to 40% after treatment, and there has been no test specific enough to justify screening. More...
02 Jul 2019
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