Clinical Chemistry


Blood Biomarkers Assessed In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prognosis
Various biological markers have been proposed as potentially related to a better amyotrophic lateral sclerosis outcome including dyslipidemia, elevated levels of uric acid, and creatinine, and reduced granulocyte count. More...06 Aug 2014


Preeclampsia Biomarker Detected Very Early In Pregnancy
A biomarker has been discovered that could give expecting mothers and their doctors the first simple blood test to reliably predict that a pregnant woman may develop preeclampsia, at least as early as six weeks into the pregnancy. More...24 Jul 2014

Automated Glycated Hemoglobin Assay Now Certified by US Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program
An assay for the measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) designed for use on a new-generation automated chemistry analyzer was recently certified by the [US] National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP). More...24 Jul 2014
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Electronic Nose Sniffs Out Prostate Cancer
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