Clinical Chemistry

Folate, Vitamin B12 Tied to GDM Risk in Early Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical disorder in pregnancy, estimated to affect more than 20 million pregnancies worldwide, and causes significant short- and long-term consequences to both the women and their offspring. More...12 Oct 2021

Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. Introduces Line of Water Systems for Clinical Chemistry Analyzers
Carolina Liquid Chemistries, Corp. (CLC, Greensboro, NC, USA) has introduced a new line of laboratory water systems to the US market. The water system is offered in two models for compatibility with a variety of automated clinical analyzers. More...07 Oct 2021

Differential Biochemical Markers Identified in Inflammatory Processed Synovial Fluid
Joint infections with a non-specific presentation are difficult to diagnose, mainly due to the absence of specific clinical signs and symptoms, relative lack of accurate laboratory tests, low virulence due to previous treatment, and biofilm ability of the pathogens. More...06 Oct 2021

New Urinalysis Solution Improves Laboratory Workflow by Reducing Manual Reviews and Sample Processing Time
Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, CA, USA) has launched the DxU Iris Workcell, its new fully automated system that streamlines urinalysis workflow and reduces manual reviews to 4%. More...
05 Oct 2021

Blood Lipid Biomarkers Associated with Lower Risk of ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ALS belongs to a wider group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases, which are caused by gradual deterioration (degeneration) and death of motor neurons. Motor neurons are nerve cells that extend from the brain to the spinal cord and to muscles throughout the body. More...30 Sep 2021

Breath Ketone Analyzer Accurately Detects Ketosis in Type 1 Diabetes
The presence of high levels of ketones in the bloodstream is a common complication of diabetes, which if left untreated can lead to ketoacidosis. Ketones build up when there is insufficient insulin to help fuel the body’s cells. More...30 Sep 2021

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Nova Biomedical Demonstrates Whole Blood Critical and POC Testing Solutions at AACC 2021
Abbott Demonstrates Core Diagnostics Solutions Consisting of Innovative Systems, Automation and Informatics at AACC 2021
Sekisui Diagnostics Displays POC Rapid Diagnostics and Clinical Chemistry Reagents at AACC 2021
Thermo Fisher Presents Newest LC-MS/MS Instrumentation and Latest Innovations in Molecular Diagnostics
Randox Showcases Pioneering Diagnostic Technologies at 2021 AACC Clinical Lab Expo
Technopath Showcases Third Party Quality Controls and Quality Control Software Solutions at AACC 2021
Siemens Exhibits Intelligent and Integrated Portfolio of IVD Solutions at AACC Clinical Lab Expo
Beckman Coulter Offers Latest Innovations in Urinalysis and Automation at AACC 2021
Heparin-Binding Protein Levels Dramatically Increase in Acute Pancreatitis
Maternal Lipid Profile Tied to Pediatric CHD Risk
CerTest VIASURE HLA Celiac RT PCR Kit Enables Rapid Resolution of HLA Haplotypes Associated with Celiac Disease
New Multiplex Assay for Rapid Diagnosis of Atypical Pneumonia
Encephalitis After Immunotherapy Detected Early by Blood Test
Blood-Based Biomarker Predicts Onset of Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease
Globotriaosylsphingosine Levels Measured in Fabry Disease Patients
PD-L1 Expression in Circulating Tumor Cells Investigated for NSCLC
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Identifies Myocardial Injury with COVID-19
Point-of-Care Diagnostic to Identify G6PD Deficiency Evaluated
Various Serum Vitamin D Biomarkers Compared for Sarcopenia
Fecal Calprotectin Predicts Therapy Outcome in Ulcerative Colitis Patients
CSF biomarkers Compared for Down Syndrome and Inherited Alzheimer’s
Lipid Metabolism Affects GBA-Associated Parkinson's Disease
Insulin Resistance and T2D Associated With Gut Microbial Diversity
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