Biochemia Medica, the official journal of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, provides a wide coverage of research in all aspects of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine. The Journal's articles are issued in English.
The following topics fit into the scope of the Journal: clinical chemistry, hematology and hemostasis, molecular diagnostics, immunology, analytical toxicology, clinical laboratory pharmacology and endocrinology. Development and clinical evaluation of methods and technologies applicable to clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine are welcome as well as are contributions focusing on laboratory organization, automation, quality and safety in laboratory medicine, harmonization and standardization, reference methods and values. On a regular basis, the Journal also publishes preanalytical case reports (Preanalytical mysteries), articles dealing with applied biostatistics (Lessons in biostatistics) and research integrity (Research integrity corner). Genetic association studies, studies on animal models and/or cell cultures are not in the scope of the Biochemia Medica journal.
Preanalytical mysteries, Volume 34, June, Issue 2
KEYWORDS: pseudonormokalemia; hypokalemia; interference; thrombocytosis
Anamarija Beljan, Viktorija Blagec, Ana Bronic, Marina Pavić
Preanalytical mysteries, Volume 34, June, Issue 2
KEYWORDS: gas gangrene; ; hip prosthesis; hemolysis; case report
Vanja Radišić Biljak, Višnja Jureša, Valentina Vidranski, Ivana Vuga, Franciska Tomić, Fran Smaić, Martina Horvat, Branka Krešić, Brankica Šimac, Ivana Lapić
Short communications, Volume 34, June, Issue 2
KEYWORDS: neutrophils; observer variation; hematology
Bernardica Valent Morić, Ivan Šamija, Lavinia La Grasta Sabolić, Adriana Unić, Marijana Miler
Original articles, Volume 34, June, Issue 2
KEYWORDS: urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL); type 1 diabetes mellitus; albuminuria; diabetic kidney disease; children