AACC 50th Anniversary Retrospective:

Basil T. Doumas

The Evolution of Clinical Chemistry as Reflected in Textbooks Published in the United States
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2231-2233. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Antonio M. Gotto and Gerald R. Cooper

Citation Classics in Lipid Measurement and Applications
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2234-2237. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorials:

Donald W. Jacobsen

Acquired Hyperhomocysteinemia in Heart Transplant Recipients
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2238-2239. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

James O. Westgard

Points of Care in Using Statistics in Method Comparison Studies
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2240-2242. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics:

Josefina Mora, Pere Puig, Jaume Boadas, Eulàlia Urgell, Enric Montserrat, Enrique Lerma, Francesc González-Sastre, Fèlix Lluís, Antoni Farré, and Gabriel Capellá

K-ras gene mutations in the diagnosis of fine-needle aspirates of pancreatic masses: prospective study using two techniques with different detection limits
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2243-2248. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mieko Ogura, Yoichi Agata, Kenji Watanabe, Randy M. McCormick, Yohei Hamaguchi, Yoshimasa Aso, and Masato Mitsuhashi

RNA chip: quality assessment of RNA by microchannel linear gel electrophoresis in injection-molded plastic chips
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2249-2255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yohei Hamaguchi, Yoshimasa Aso, Hiroshi Shimada, and Masato Mitsuhashi

Direct reverse transcription-PCR on oligo(dT)-immobilized polypropylene microplates after capturing total mRNA from crude cell lysates
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2256-2263. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephen O. Brennan

Electrospray ionization mass analysis of normal and genetic variants of human serum albumin
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2264-2269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Enzymes and Protein Markers:

José Manuel del Rey, Antonio Hernández Madrid, José Manuel Valiño, José Rubí, José Mercader, Concepción Moro, and Eduardo Ripoll

Cardiac troponin I and minor cardiac damage: biochemical markers in a clinical model of myocardial lesions
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2270-2276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dan Chen, Timothy R. Wilhite, Carl H. Smith, Morey A. Blinder, and Michael Landt

HPLC detection of fetal blood in meconium: improved sensitivity compared with qualitative methods
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2277-2280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Christian Rosenquist, Christian Fledelius, Stephan Christgau, Brian J. Pedersen, Martin Bonde, Per Qvist, and Claus Christiansen

Serum CrossLaps One Step ELISA. First application of monoclonal antibodies for measurement in serum of bone-related degradation products from C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2281-2289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephan Christgau, Christian Rosenquist, Peter Alexandersen, Nina Hannover Bjarnason, Pernille Ravn, Christian Fledelius, Christian Herling, Per Qvist, and Claus Christiansen

Clinical evaluation of the Serum CrossLaps One Step ELISA, a new assay measuring the serum concentration of bone-derived degradation products of type I collagen C-telopeptides
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2290-2300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lipids and Lipoproteins:

Wendy Y. Craig, Louis M. Neveux, Glenn E. Palomaki, Meghan M. Cleveland, and James E. Haddow

Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for ischemic heart disease: metaanalysis of prospective studies
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2301-2306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endocrinology and Metabolism:

David E.C. Cole, Heather J. Ross, Jovan Evrovski, Loralie J. Langman, Steven E.S. Miner, Paul A. Daly, and Pui-Yuen Wong

Correlation between total homocysteine and cyclosporine concentrations in cardiac transplant recipients
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2307-2312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Ozcan Erel

Automated measurement of serum ferroxidase activity
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2313-2319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Isabelle Millard, Etienne Degrave, Marianne Philippe, and Jean-Luc Gala

Detection of intracellular antigens by flow cytometry: comparison of two chemical methods and microwave heating
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2320-2330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Laboratory Management:

Bart H. A. Maas, Anneke Buursma, Rob A. J. Ernst, Anton H. J. Maas, and Willem G. Zijlstra

Lyophilized bovine hemoglobin as a possible reference material for the determination of hemoglobin derivatives in human blood
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2331-2339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dietmar Stöckl, Katy Dewitte, and Linda M. Thienpont

Validity of linear regression in method comparison studies: is it limited by the statistical model or the quality of the analytical input data?
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2340-2346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Steven C. Kazmierczak, Paul G. Catrou, and Donald Boudreau

Simplified interpretative format for assessing test interference: studies with hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier solutions
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2347-2352. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Arja Virtanen, Veli Kairisto, and Esa Uusipaikka

Regression-based reference limits: determination of sufficient sample size
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2353-2358. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Briefs:

Adriano Anesi, Mariangela Rondanelli, and Gianvico Melzi d'Eril

Stability of Neuroactive Amino Acids in Cerebrospinal Fluid under Various Conditions of Processing and Storage
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2359-2360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zoe E. Clark, Derrick J. Bowen, Sharon D. Whatley, Michael F. Bellamy, Peter W. Collins, and Ian F. W. McDowell

Genotyping Method for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (C677T Thermolabile Variant) Using Heteroduplex Technology
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2360-2362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kevin Spencer and Paul Carpenter

Is Prostate-specific Antigen a Marker for Pregnancies Affected by Down Syndrome?
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2362-2365. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrew W. Lyon, Paul Meinert, Garth A. Bruce, Victor A. Laxdal, and Mark L. Salkie

Influence of Methodology on the Detection and Diagnosis of Congenital Analbuminemia
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2365-2367. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zejun Liu, Changsheng He, Xingyu Huang, and Mingjing Wei

Lactate Dehydrogenase-Immunoglobulin G Complex in the Serum of the Postburn Patient
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2368-2369. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bernard Vinet, Benoit Panzini, Mathieu Boucher, and Julie Massicotte

Automated Enzymatic Assay for the Determination of Sucrose in Serum and Urine and Its Use as a Marker of Gastric Damage
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2369-2371. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Eurico Camargo Neto and Jaqueline Schulte

Rapid and Automated Assay for Thyrotropin in Guthrie Cards on the ACS:180
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2372-2373. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Eeva-Liisa Romppanen, Pirjo Valtonen, Tarja Mononen, and Ilkka Mononen

Molecular Diagnosis of Finnish Type Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism and Oligonucleotide Ligation Assay
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2373-2376. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Francesco Zoppi and Kay Maher

Screening Assay for Ethylene Glycol in Serum • Reply.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2377. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alan R. McNeil, Mark Marshall, Chris J. Ellis, and Robert C. Hawkins

Why is Troponin T Increased in the Serum of Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease?
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2377-2378. [Extract] [Full Text]  

Rafael Artuch, Joan Moreno, Montserrat Quintana, Rosa M. Puig, and M. Antónia Vilaseca

Serum Ubiquinone-10 in a Pediatric Population
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2378-2379. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Willy Janssen, Gottfried Harff, Monique Caers, and Andries Schellekens

Positive Interference of Icodextrin Metabolites in Some Enzymatic Glucose Methods
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2379-2380. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chen-Fee Lim and J. R. Stockigt

Influence of Uremic Toxins and Nonesterified Fatty Acids on Drug and Thyroid Hormone Binding in Serum
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2380-2381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sumitra Dash and Titus H. J. Huisman

Hb A₂ in Subjects with Hb D • Reply.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2381-2382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book Reviews:

Walter H. Henricks

Clinical Use of Laboratory Data: A Practical Guide.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

William E. Schreiber

Seminars in Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd ed.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2383-2384. [Extract] [Full Text]  

Earle W. Holmes

Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mario D'Costa

Cancer and Clinical Biochemistry.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2384-2385. [Extract] [Full Text]  

Robert M. White

The Scientific Expert in Court. Principles and Guidelines.
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2385-2386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correction:

Two-Stage Procedure for Evaluating Interassay Carryover on Random-Access Instruments
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

1998 San Diego Conference:

Poster Session Abstracts
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2387-2396. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Clinical Chemist:

The Clinical Chemist
Clin Chem 1998 44: 2397-2398. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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