Editorials:

Kor Miedema

Electrospray Mass Spectrometry for Measurement of Glycohemoglobin
Clin Chem 1997 43: 705-707. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

Regine Dahse, Wolfgang Fiedler, and Günther Ernst

Telomeres and telomerase: biological and clinical importance
Clin Chem 1997 43: 708-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Molecular Pathology:

Paolo Fortina, Jing Cheng, Mann A. Shoffner, Saul Surrey, Wendy M. Hitchcock, Larry J. Kricka, and Peter Wilding

Diagnosis of Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy and quantitative identification of carrier status by use of entangled solution capillary electrophoresis
Clin Chem 1997 43: 745-751. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefania Gelmini, Claudio Orlando, Roberta Sestini, Giovanna Vona, Pamela Pinzani, Luca Ruocco, and Mario Pazzagli

Quantitative polymerase chain reaction-based homogeneous assay with fluorogenic probes to measure c-erbB-2 oncogene amplification
Clin Chem 1997 43: 752-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michiei Oto, Akira Koguchi, and Yasuhito Yuasa

Analysis of a polyadenine tract of the transforming growth factor-ß type II receptor gene in colorectal cancers by non-gel-sieving capillary electrophoresis
Clin Chem 1997 43: 759-763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takashi Ishikawa, Yasushi Ichikawa, Yasuhiko Miura, Mobuyoshi Momiyama, Cylia Keller, Kenneth Koo, Tatsuo Akitaya, Hiroshi Shimada, and Masato Mitsuhashi

Construction of cDNA bank from biopsy specimens for multiple gene analysis of cancer
Clin Chem 1997 43: 764-770. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lipids and Lipoproteins:

Teresa Planella, Mariano Cortés, Cecília Martínez-Brú, Francesc González-Sastre, and Jordi Ordóñez-Llanos

Calculation of LDL-cholesterol by using apolipoprotein B for classification of nonchylomicronemic dyslipemia
Clin Chem 1997 43: 808-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neil Harris, Vartouhi Galpchian, Jennifer Thomas, Elizabeth Iannotti, Terence Law, and Nader Rifai

Three generations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol assays compared with ultracentrifugation/dextran sulfate–Mg²⁺ method
Clin Chem 1997 43: 816-823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Drug Monitoring and Toxicology:

Steven Harwood, John A. Little, Gerard Gallacher, David Perrett, Raymond Edwards, and Anne Dawnay

Development of enzyme immunoassay for endogenous ouabain-like compound in human plasma
Clin Chem 1997 43: 715-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Joachim D. Pleil and Andrew B. Lindstrom

Exhaled human breath measurement method for assessing exposure to halogenated volatile organic compounds
Clin Chem 1997 43: 723-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul J. Perry, John H. MacIndoe, William R. Yates, Shane D. Scott, and Timothy L. Holman

Detection of anabolic steroid administration: ratio of urinary testosterone to epitestosterone vs the ratio of urinary testosterone to luteinizing hormone
Clin Chem 1997 43: 731-735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pascal Kintz, Rudolf Brenneisen, Petra Bundeli, and Patrice Mangin

Sweat testing for heroin and metabolites in a heroin maintenance program
Clin Chem 1997 43: 736-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sophie Dethy, Marie Aline Laute, Nadège Van Blercom, Philippe Damhaut, Serge Goldman, and Jerzy Hildebrand

Microdialysis-HPLC for plasma levodopa and metabolites monitoring in parkinsonian patients
Clin Chem 1997 43: 740-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endocrinology and Metabolism:

Norman B. Roberts, Brian N. Green, and Michael Morris

Potential of electrospray mass spectrometry for quantifying glycohemoglobin
Clin Chem 1997 43: 771-778. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Henrik Borg, Per Fernlund, and Göran Sundkvist

Measurement of antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GADA): two new ¹²⁵I assays compared with [³⁵S]GAD 65-ligand binding assay
Clin Chem 1997 43: 779-785. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gilles Morineau, James Gosling, Marie-Claude Patricot, Hany Soliman, Philippe Boudou, Akram Al Halnak, Gaëlle Le Brun, Jean-Louis Brérault, René Julien, Jean-Marie Villette, and Jean Fiet

Convenient chromatographic prepurification step before measurement of urinary cortisol by radioimmunoassay
Clin Chem 1997 43: 786-793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Ulf Hannestad and Arne Lundblad

Accurate and precise isotope dilution mass spectrometry method for determining glucose in whole blood
Clin Chem 1997 43: 794-800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fulvio Ferrara, Rita Daverio, Giuliano Mazzini, Pierangelo Bonini, and Giuseppe Banfi

Automation of human sperm cell analysis by flow cytometry
Clin Chem 1997 43: 801-807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

General Clinical Chemistry:

Tarun K. Sharma, Eugene L. Young, Sherry Miller, and Alan F. Cutler

Evaluation of a rapid, new method for detecting serum IgG antibodies to Helicobacter pylori
Clin Chem 1997 43: 832-836. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Immunology:

Bruno Ferrero, Giuseppe Aimo, Roberto Pagni, Bruno Bergamasco, Maria R. Bongioanni, Lodovico Bergamini, and Luca Durelli

Modified and improved anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody assay: comparison of analytical and clinical performance with conventional anti-AChR antibody assay
Clin Chem 1997 43: 824-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Briefs:

Amy B. Blase, Roger L. Sokoloff, and Katie M. Smith

Five PSA Methods Compared by Assaying Samples with Defined PSA Ratios,
Clin Chem 1997 43: 843-845. [Full Text]  

Durojaye F. Akintola, Barry Sampson, Jacky Burrin, Adam Fleck, Christopher Price, and George Hall

Changes in Plasma Metallothionein-1, Interleukin-6, and C-Reactive Protein in Patients After Elective Surgery
Clin Chem 1997 43: 845-847. [Full Text]  

Ferdinando Mannello, Giovanni Miragoli, Giuseppe Bianchi, and Giancarlo Gazzanelli

Immunoreactive Prostate-Specific Antigen in Pleural Effusions
Clin Chem 1997 43: 847-848. [Full Text]  

José Miguel Urra, Miguel de la Torre, Roberto Alcazar, and Ramón Peces

Rapid Method for Detection of Anti-Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Antibodies as a New Form of Erythropoietin Resistance
Clin Chem 1997 43: 848-849. [Full Text]  

History:

Louis Rosenfeld

Gastric tubes, meals, acid, and analysis: rise and decline
Clin Chem 1997 43: 837-842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Daniel M. Sheehan, Adrian Franke, Leslie J. C. Bluck, Sheila A. Bingham, and Joanne Slavin

Isoflavone Content of Breast Milk and Soy Formulas: Benefits and Risks • The author of the Editorial referred to replies to the above Letters:
Clin Chem 1997 43: 850-852. [Full Text]  

John Lamont, John Campbell, Peter FitzGerald, David Schofield, Joan M. Braganza, John Lamont, John Campbell, and Peter FitzGerald

Measurement of Individual vs Total Antioxidants • The authors of the report referred to respond: • Lamont et al. respond:
Clin Chem 1997 43: 852-854. [Full Text]  

Dimitrios N. Melegos, Mark S. Freedman, and Eleftherios P. Diamandis

Prostate-Specific Antigen in Cerebrospinal Fluid
Clin Chem 1997 43: 855. [Full Text]  

Pamela Pinzani, Enrico Petruzzi, Claudio Orlando, AnaMaria Stefanescu, Mario Francesco Antonini, Mario Serio, and Mario Pazzagli

Reduced Serum Antioxidant Capacity In Healthy Centenarians
Clin Chem 1997 43: 855-856. [Full Text]  

Robert F. Moran and Emery N. Brown

The Smallest Concentration
Clin Chem 1997 43: 856-857. [Full Text]  

Adriana Rivero-Marcotegui, Carlos Larrañaga-Azcárate, Rafael Ceres-Ruiz, and Sergio García-Merlo

Polymorphonuclear Elastase and Interleukin-6 in Amniotic Fluid in Preterm Labor
Clin Chem 1997 43: 857-859. [Full Text]  

Joseph H. Keffer, Mitchell G. Scott, Lawrence Lewis, Stanley Lo, and Curtis Parvin

Point-of-Care Testing and Length of Stay
Clin Chem 1997 43: 859-860. [Full Text]  

William L. Roberts, Clay B. Calcote, Barun K. De, Vicki Holmstrom, Cyndi Narlock, Fred S. Apple, and Debbie Whitehair

Prevention of Analytical False-Positive Increases of Cardiac Troponin I on the Stratus II Analyzer • A representative of Dade International replies:
Clin Chem 1997 43: 860-861. [Full Text]  

Clinical Chemistry Forum:

Carl C. Garber and David L. Witte

Quality for tomorrow: by design or by checking?
Clin Chem 1997 43: 864-865. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fred D. Lasky and Robert B. Boser

Designing in quality through design control: a manufacturer's perspective
Clin Chem 1997 43: 866-872. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Martin Hinckley

Defining the best quality-control systems by design and inspection
Clin Chem 1997 43: 873-879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

David L. Witte and Michael L. Astion

Panel discussion: how to monitor and minimize variation and mistakes
Clin Chem 1997 43: 880-885. [Full Text] [PDF]  

George S. Cembrowski

Thoughts on quality-control systems: a laboratorian's perspective
Clin Chem 1997 43: 886-892. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

David L. Phillips

Quality systems for unit-use testing devices
Clin Chem 1997 43: 893-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Amy B. Blase

How many mistakes, how to find them
Clin Chem 1997 43: 897-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ronald H. Laessig and Sharon S. Ehrmeyer

Quality: the next six months
Clin Chem 1997 43: 903-907. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kenneth E. Blick

Decision-making laboratory computer systems as essential tools for achievement of total quality
Clin Chem 1997 43: 908-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Clinical Chemist:

Compiled by David E. Bruns, Editor
Clin Chem 1997 43: 862-863. [Full Text]  

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstract(s)' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link.