Editorials:

John B. Whitfield

Serum -Glutamyltransferase and Risk of Disease
Clin Chem 2007 53: 1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Henry Rinder and Brian R. Smith

Evolving Paradigms of Clinical Pathology Resident Education and Consultation
Clin Chem 2007 53: 3-4. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rob M. van Dam and Frank B. Hu

Lipocalins and Insulin Resistance: Etiological Role of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Lipocalin-2?
Clin Chem 2007 53: 5-7. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics:

Steve E. Humphries, Jackie A. Cooper, Philippa J. Talmud, and George J. Miller

Candidate Gene Genotypes, Along with Conventional Risk Factor Assessment, Improve Estimation of Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Healthy UK Men
Clin Chem 2007 53: 8-16. Published online November 27, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.074591 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 074591.Supplemental Data  

Kai Brakensiek, Luzie U. Wingen, Florian Länger, Hans Kreipe, and Ulrich Lehmann

Quantitative High-Resolution CpG Island Mapping with Pyrosequencing^TM Reveals Disease-Specific Methylation Patterns of the CDKN2B Gene in Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Myeloid Leukemia
Clin Chem 2007 53: 17-23. Published online November 9, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2007.072629 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Data Supplement  

Julia K. Blievernicht, Elke Schaeffeler, Kathrin Klein, Michel Eichelbaum, Matthias Schwab, and Ulrich M. Zanger

MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry for Multiplex Genotyping of CYP2B6 Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms
Clin Chem 2007 53: 24-33. Published online November 2, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.074856 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 074856.Supplemental Data  

Proteomics and Protein Markers:

Yu Wang, Karen S. L. Lam, Edward W. Kraegen, Gary Sweeney, Jialiang Zhang, Annette W.K. Tso, Wing-Sun Chow, Nelson M.S. Wat, Jian Yu Xu, Ruby L.C. Hoo, and Aimin Xu

Lipocalin-2 Is an Inflammatory Marker Closely Associated with Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Hyperglycemia in Humans
Clin Chem 2007 53: 34-41. Published online October 13, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.075614 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chi Chiu Wang, Ka Wing Yim, Terence C.W. Poon, Kwong Wai Choy, Ching Yan Chu, Wai Ting Lui, Tze Kin Lau, Michael S. Rogers, and Tse Ngong Leung

Innate Immune Response by Ficolin Binding in Apoptotic Placenta Is Associated with the Clinical Syndrome of Preeclampsia
Clin Chem 2007 53: 42-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cancer Diagnostics:

Eleni Mavrogiannou, Areti Strati, Aliki Stathopoulou, Emily G. Tsaroucha, Loukas Kaklamanis, and Evi S. Lianidou

Real-Time RT-PCR Quantification of Human Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Splice Variants in Tumor Cell Lines and Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Clin Chem 2007 53: 53-61. Published online November 27, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.073015 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 073015.Supplemental data  

Tan Min Chin, Diyanah Anuar, Ross Soo, Manuel Salto-Tellez, Wei Qi Li, Baidah Ahmad, Soo Chin Lee, Boon Cher Goh, Kazuyuki Kawakami, Amanda Segal, Barry Iacopetta, and Richie Soong

Detection of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Variations by Partially Denaturing HPLC
Clin Chem 2007 53: 62-70. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.074831 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 074831.Supplemental Data  

Lipids, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors:

Seungho Ryu, Yoosoo Chang, Dong-Il Kim, Won Sool Kim, and Byung-Seong Suh

-Glutamyltransferase as a Predictor of Chronic Kidney Disease in Nonhypertensive and Nondiabetic Korean Men
Clin Chem 2007 53: 71-77. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.078980 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ibrahim Batal, Mhd-Bassel Ericsoussi, Joanne E. Cluette-Brown, Brian P. O’Sullivan, Steven D. Freedman, Juanito E. Savaille, and Michael Laposata

Potential Utility of Plasma Fatty Acid Analysis in the Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
Clin Chem 2007 53: 78-84. Published online November 27, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.077008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Drug Monitoring and Toxicology:

Joseph H. Shelton, Carol A. Santa Ana, Donald R. Thompson, Michael Emmett, and John S. Fordtran

Factitious Diarrhea Induced by Stimulant Laxatives: Accuracy of Diagnosis by a Clinical Reference Laboratory Using Thin Layer Chromatography
Clin Chem 2007 53: 85-90. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.077883 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endocrinology and Metabolism:

José L. González-Sánchez, María T. Martínez-Larrad, María E. Sáez, Carina Zabena, María J. Martínez-Calatrava, and Manuel Serrano-Ríos

Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Haplotypes Are Associated with Features of Metabolic Syndrome
Clin Chem 2007 53: 91-97. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.075176 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Christoffer Nellåker, Ulf Wållgren, and Håkan Karlsson

Molecular Beacon–Based Temperature Control and Automated Analyses for Improved Resolution of Melting Temperature Analysis Using SYBR I Green Chemistry
Clin Chem 2007 53: 98-103. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.075184 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Melanie Störmer, Knut Kleesiek, and Jens Dreier

High-Volume Extraction of Nucleic Acids by Magnetic Bead Technology for Ultrasensitive Detection of Bacteria in Blood Components
Clin Chem 2007 53: 104-110. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.070987 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 070987.Supplemental Data  

Douglas C. Baxter, Ilia Rodushkin, Emma Engström, Dennis Klockare, and Hans Waara

Methylmercury Measurement in Whole Blood by Isotope-Dilution GC-ICPMS with 2 Sample Preparation Methods
Clin Chem 2007 53: 111-116. Published online November 9, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2007.072520 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Point-of-Care Testing:

Elwin X. Vrouwe, Regina Luttge, Istvan Vermes, and Albert van den Berg

Microchip Capillary Electrophoresis for Point-of-Care Analysis of Lithium
Clin Chem 2007 53: 117-123. Published online November 27, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2007.073726 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Immunology:

Xavier Bossuyt, Leen Moens, Erna Van Hoeyveld, Axel Jeurissen, Guy Bogaert, Kate Sauer, Marijke Proesmans, Marc Raes, and Kris De Boeck

Coexistence of (Partial) Immune Defects and Risk of Recurrent Respiratory Infections
Clin Chem 2007 53: 124-130. Published online November 16, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2007.075861 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Briefs:

Karl Stoffel, Hanna Engler, Markus Kuster, and Walter Riesen

Changes in Biochemical Markers after Lower Limb Fractures
Clin Chem 2007 53: 131-134. Published online November 27, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.076976 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 076976.Supplemental Data  

Andrew N. Hoofnagle, David Chou, and Michael L. Astion

Online Database for Documenting Clinical Pathology Resident Education
Clin Chem 2007 53: 134-137. Published online October 13, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.078550 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ding Wang, Tim Wood, Martin Sadilek, C. Ronald Scott, Frantisek Turecek, and Michael H. Gelb

Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Direct Assay of Enzymes in Dried Blood Spots: Application to Newborn Screening for Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter Disease)
Clin Chem 2007 53: 137-140. Published online November 2, 2006; 10.1373/clinchem.2006.077263 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] 077263.Supplemental data  

Letters to the Editor:

Katherine C.K. Chow, Rossa W.K. Chiu, Nancy B.Y. Tsui, Chunming Ding, Tze K. Lau, Tse N. Leung, and Y.M. Dennis Lo

Mass Spectrometric Detection of an SNP Panel as an Internal Positive Control for Fetal DNA Analysis in Maternal Plasma
Clin Chem 2007 53: 141-142. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

William L. Roberts

Hemoglobin Constant Spring Can Interfere with Glycated Hemoglobin Measurements by Boronate Affinity Chromatography
Clin Chem 2007 53: 142-143. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Margaret Aboud, Clair Roddie, Christopher Ward, and Luke Coyle

To Mix with Pooled Normal Plasma or Not to Mix: A Comparative Study of 2 Approaches for Assessing Lupus Anticoagulant Inhibitory Activity in the Dilute Russell Viper Venom Method
Clin Chem 2007 53: 143-145. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Katri Kuningas, Henna Päkkilä, Telle Ukonaho, Terhi Rantanen, Timo Lövgren, and Tero Soukka

Upconversion Fluorescence Enables Homogeneous Immunoassay in Whole Blood
Clin Chem 2007 53: 145-146. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Data Supplements  

Carmen G. Tag, Marie-Claire Schifflers, Monika Mohnen, Axel M. Gressner, and Ralf Weiskirchen

A Novel Proximal –13914G>A Base Replacement in the Vicinity of the Common-13910T/C Lactase Gene Variation Results in an Atypical LightCycler Melting Curve in Testing with the MutaREAL Lactase Test
Clin Chem 2007 53: 146-148. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] 077529.Supplemental Data  

Masato Mitsuhashi

Ex Vivo Simulation of Drug Action: Quantification of Drug-Induced mRNA as a Bridge Between Preclinical and Clinical Trials
Clin Chem 2007 53: 148-149. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean-François Benoist, Apolline Imbard, Sophie Dreux, Catherine Garel, Georges Haddad, Méderic Hoffet, Daniel Biou, and Françoise Muller

Antenatal Biochemical Expression of Cystinuria and Relation to Fetal Hyperechogenic Colon
Clin Chem 2007 53: 149-150. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data  

Mark G. Herrmann, Jacob D. Durtschi, L. Kathryn Bromley, Carl T. Wittwer, and Karl V. Voelkerding

Instrument Comparison for Heterozygote Scanning of Single and Double Heterozygotes: A Correction and Extension of Herrmann et al., Clin Chem 2006;52:494-503
Clin Chem 2007 53: 150-152. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Xavier Bossuyt and Godelieve Mariën

Detection of Monoclonal Proteins by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis: Comparison of 2 Multichannel Automated Systems
Clin Chem 2007 53: 152-153. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jacoline W. Brinkman, Dick de Zeeuw, Ronald T. Gansevoort, Jacko J. Duker, Ido P. Kema, Paul E. de Jong, and Stephan J.L. Bakker

Prolonged Frozen Storage of Urine Reduces the Value of Albuminuria for Mortality Prediction
Clin Chem 2007 53: 153-154. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book, Software, and Web Site Reviews:

Thomas J. Ryan

Enzyme Assays: High-Throughput Screening, Genetic Selection, and Fingerprinting Jean-Louis Reymond, ed. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH, 2006, 368 pp., $175.00, hardcover. ISBN 3-527-31095-9
Clin Chem 2007 53: 155. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Karmaine Millington and Anthony O. Okorodudu

Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products. Xiao-Tian Liang and Wei-Shuo Fang, eds. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Interscience, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006, 460 pp., $89.95, hardcover. ISBN 0-471-66007-8.
Clin Chem 2007 53: 155-156. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Clinical Chemist:

David E. Bruns

The Clinical Chemist
Clin Chem 2007 53: 157. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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