Clinical Chemistry

Electrochemical Enzyme-Based Blood ATP and Lactate Sensor Monitors Disease Severity
Scientists have developed a prototype sensor that could help doctors rapidly measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactate levels in blood samples from patients, aiding in the rapid assessment of the severity of diseases. More...28 Feb 2022



Calprotectin Fecal Assay Adapted for Serum Samples
Calprotectin is a calcium-binding protein that can be measured in serum, plasma, and feces. Increased serum and plasma calprotectin concentrations have been found in chronic inflammatory rheumatic disorders. An analytical and clinical evaluation of the DiaSorin Liaison® fecal Calprotectin assay using LIAISON® XL was performed. More...16 Feb 2022

Serum Glucose Identifies Hospitalized Stroke Patients at Greatest Risk for Recurrence
Presence of hyperglycemia at hospital admission for stroke was linked with elevated risk for subsequent stroke by 90 days, an increase that dual antiplatelet therapy seemingly failed to curtail. More...14 Feb 2022


Simpler and Reliable ALS Diagnosis Enabled With Blood Tests
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult onset fatal neurodegenerative syndrome characterized by the insidious onset of progressive motor symptoms and signs secondary to the loss of upper and lower motor neurons and their tracts. More...08 Feb 2022
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High NT-proBNP Paradoxically Shows Lower Risk in Early Pregnancy
New, Enzyme-Free Glucose Monitoring Sensor Solution Could Find Applications in Range of POC Diagnostics
ALT/AST Ratio Is an Independent Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnostic Value of Serum CHI3L1 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Explored
Proteomic Noninvasive Biomarkers Associated with Sport-Related Concussions
HOMA2-B Assessed for Type 1 Diabetes Risk
Fecal Immunochemical Test for Hemoglobin Evaluated on Automated System
Biochemical Parameters Compared for Diabetic Ketoacidosis Severity
Low Serotonin Levels Associated with Higher Nigral Iron in Parkinson’s Disease
Different Test Systems Analytical Performance Evaluated for Serum Creatinine
Blood Biomarker Kallikrein-8 Detects Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Nomograms Including Rapid Antigen Test Detects Primary Bladder Cancer
Near Normal Aminotransferase Levels Reported in Alcoholic Cirrhosis Patients
Serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Associated With Pre-Diabetes
Calprotectin Levels Vary When Measured in Different Matrices for COVID-19
Seasonal Temperature Impacts Patients’ Laboratory Results
D-Serine Clearance Evaluates Precise Measurement of Kidney Function
Long-Term Storage Stability of Corticotropin Investigated
Circulating ACE2 Activity Predicts Mortality and Severity in COVID-19 Patients
Cord Blood and Filter Paper Screening Compared for Congenital Hypothyroidism
Serum and Plasma Choline Quantified by Clinical NMR- Analyzer
Apolipoprotein B Singled Out as Heart Attack Risk Predictor
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