Clinical Chemistry


Field Evaluation of Quantitative G6PD Diagnostics Reviewed
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDd) is the most common enzymopathy with at least 400 million individuals affected worldwide. More than 185 clinically relevant variants of G6PDd have been reported with a spectrum of associated enzyme deficiencies. More...27 Sep 2017


Pancreatic Proteins Increase Sensitivity of Type 1 Diabetes Tests
There are approximately 29.1 million people living with diabetes and about 18,000 children in the USA are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, with diagnoses peaking around the age of 14. The disease is controllable with insulin injections, pumps and constant blood sugar testing. More...27 Sep 2017


Low-Volume Aldosterone Immunoassay Validated for Small Samples
Heart failure is a severe cardiovascular disease in adults and children and is characterized by structural or functional abnormalities of the heart. Heart failure leads to an inappropriate blood circulation and subsequently to an undersupply of metabolizing tissues with oxygen and nutrients. More...26 Sep 2017

Potential Biomarkers of AMD Identified in Human Plasma
Patients with even an early stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) carry signs of the disease in their blood that may be detected through special laboratory tests, according to a new study. The findings may lead to earlier diagnoses, better prognostic information, and ultimately more precise treatments for earlier stages of AMD, the leading cause of blindness in people over age 50 in developed countries. More...26 Sep 2017
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Biomarkers Lead to Better Prognosis for CF Patients
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Performance of Immunosuppressant Drug Assay Kits Analyzed
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Blood Test Identifies Key Alzheimer's Marker
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