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Background The determination of CA 15-3 is useful for monitoring breast cancer patients. Several retrospective studies determined CA 15-3 levels in frozen samples to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of novel biomarkers in relation to breast ...
Luigi Coppola +5 more
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Enzyme immunoassay in the practice of a physician
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) plays an important role in various fields of medicine. It is currently the most accessible laboratory technique. The article discusses the basic principles of solid-phase ELISA, its most famous modifications. The
Oksana V. Moskalets
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A novel multimodal approach for the assessment of phlebotomy performance in nurses
Phlebotomy is presumably the most challenging preanalytical aspect in laboratory medicine. In Europe, inpatient phlebotomy is performed by nurses in 45–60 % of cases. We aimed to develop and test a novel phlebotomy assessment tool for nurses.
Oprea Oana Roxana +2 more
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This comprehensive review explores the critical importance of the preanalytical phase in hematology laboratory testing and its significant impact on the overall quality of results.
Pooja Dattatray Mankar +4 more
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Background: The preanalytical phase encompasses the time between the clinician's test order to the sample being ready for analysis. Of all errors during the laboratory diagnostic process,70 % appeared in the pre-analytical phase. In clinical laboratories,
Ayenew Berhan +6 more
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Improving wound swab collection in paediatric patients: a quality improvement project
Microbiology sample swabs may be unsuccessful or rejected for a variety of reasons. Typically, errors occur in the preanalytical phase of sample collection. Errors with collection, handling and transport can lead to the need to repeat specimen collection.
Ian Chin-Yee +4 more
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MicroRNA‐210 level as a biomarker for pre‐eclampsia severity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Background Pre‐eclampsia is a serious pregnancy‐related syndrome lacking accurate prognostic markers. MicroRNA‐210, overexpressed in the circulation of women with pre‐eclampsia, has recently emerged as a promising biomarker. Objectives We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to evaluate the relationship between miR‐210 levels and ...
Dávid Márai +8 more
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Unveiling the hidden clinical and economic impact of preanalytical errors
The preanalytical phase is the basis upon which the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing mostly depend. Despite many recent advancements in laboratory medicine, preanalytical errors remain the most common source of diagnostic inaccuracies ...
Lippi Giuseppe
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation remains a potentially curative therapy for many hematological malignancies; however, its success is significantly limited by acute graft‐versus‐host disease (aGVHD), a leading cause of post‐transplant morbidity and mortality in which endothelial dysfunction plays a central role.
Katarina Klinar, Helena Podgornik
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Mass Spectrometry Insights Into Post‐Translational Modifications in Extracellular Vesicles
ABSTRACT Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane‐enclosed structures secreted by virtually all living cells, serving as essential mediators of intercellular communication in both physiological and pathological processes. There is growing interest in their potential applications as biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and drug delivery systems, which ...
Dávid Virág +5 more
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