Lessons in biostatistics

On determining the most appropriate test cut-off value: the case of tests with continuous results

Farrokh Habibzadeh, Parham Habibzadeh, Mahboobeh Yadollahie

Lessons in biostatistics, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: ROC curve; diagnostic tests; sensitivity; specificity; prevalence

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.034

Research Integrity Corner

IMPACT Observatory: tracking the evolution of clinical trial data sharing and research integrity

Karmela Krleža-Jerić, Mirko Gabelica, Rita Banzi, Marina Krnić Martinić, Bibiana Pulido, Mersiha Mahmić-Kaknjo, Ludovic Reveiz, Josip Šimić, Ana Utrobičić, Irena Hrgović

Research Integrity Corner, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: clinical trial data sharing; research integrity; IMPACT Observatory

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.035

Review

Blood gas testing and related measurements: National recommendations on behalf of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Lora Dukić, Lara Milevoj Kopčinović, Adrijana Dorotić, Ivana Baršić

Review, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: blood gas analysis; error; guideline; standardization

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.036

Original Papers

Continuous quality control of the blood sampling procedure using a structured observation scheme

Tine Lindberg Seemann, Mads Nybo

Original papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: observation; phlebotomy; preanalytical phase; quality control

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.037

The influence of sample freezing at – 80 °C for 2–12 weeks on glycated haemoglobin (HbA) concentration assayed by HPLC method on Bio-Rad D-10 auto analyzer

Katarzyna Bergmann, Grazyna Sypniewska

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: glycated haemoglobin; diabetes; sample storage; high performance liquid chromatography; preanalytical phase

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.038

A comparative evaluation of the analytical performances of Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing, Tosoh HLC-723 G8, Premier Hb9210, and Roche Cobas c501 Tina-quant Gen 2 analyzers for HbA determination

Xiaobin Wu, Yan Chao, Zemin Wan, Yunxiu Wang, Yan Ma, Peifeng Ke, Xinzhong Wu, Jianhua Xu, Junhua Zhuang, Xianzhang Huang

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: Haemoglobin A; capillary electrophoresis (CE); high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); affinity chromatography; immunoassay

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.039

Comparison of Cobas 6500 and Iris IQ200 fully-automated urine analyzers to manual urine microscopy

Ebubekir Bakan, Nurinnisa Ozturk, Nurcan Kilic Baygutalp, Elif Polat, Kadriye Akpinar, Emrullah Dorman, Harun Polat, Nuri Bakan

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: auto-analysis; microscopy; urinalysis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.040

Current practice in laboratory diagnostics of autoimmune diseases in Croatia.  Survey of the Working group for laboratory diagnostics of autoimmune diseases of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Andrea Tešija Kuna, Lovorka Đerek, Ana Kozmar, Vedrana Drvar

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: autoimmune diseases; autoantibodies; survey

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.041

Laboratory testing of extravascular body fluids in Croatia: a survey of the Working group for extravascular body fluids of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Lara Milevoj Kopcinovic, Zeljka Vogrinc, Irena Kocijan, Jelena Culej, Merica Aralica, Anja Jokic, Dragana Antoncic, Marija Bozovic

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: extravascular body fluids; cerebrospinal fluid; serous fluids; survey; harmonization

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.042

Daily salivary cortisol profile: Insights from the Croatian Late Adolescence Stress Study (CLASS)

Daniela Šupe-Domić, Goran Milas, Irena Drmić Hofman, Lada Rumora, Irena Martinović Klarić

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: psychological stress; cortisol; adolescence

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.043

Urinary orosomucoid: validation of an automated immune turbidimetric test and its possible clinical use

Péter Kustán, Balázs Szirmay, Zoltán Horváth-Szalai, Andrea Ludány, Ágnes Lakatos, Diána Mühl, Per Hjort Christensen, Attila Miseta, Gábor L. Kovács, Tamás Kőszegi

Original Papers, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: orosomucoid; urine; particle-enhanced turbidimetry; inflammation; biomarker

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.044

Short communication

Indications for laboratory tests in primary care: assessment of the most frequent indications and requests with blank clinical information

Maria Salinas, Maite López-Garrigós, Emilio Flores, Maria Leiva-Salinas, Patricia Esteban, Miguel Ahumada, Carlos Leiva-Salinas

Short communication, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: clinical laboratory; pre-analytical phase; primary care; quality indicators; test request

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.045

Case Report

Misleading FT4 measurement: Assay-dependent antibody interference

Ingrid Revet, Lianne SM Boesten, Jan Linthorst, Elif Yildiz, Johannes W Janssen, Yolanda B de Rijke, Arjan Albersen

Case Report, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: FT4; thyroid function test; diagnostic errors; interference; immunoassay

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.046

Abnormal gel flotation caused by contrast media during adrenal vein sampling

Gabriel Lima-Oliveira, Giuseppe Lippi, Gian Luca Salvagno, Matteo Gelati, Antonella Bassi, Alberto Contro, Francesca Pizzolo, Gian Cesare Guidi

Case Report, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: preanalytical phase; blood specimen collection; contrast media; gels; phlebotomy

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.047

Unusual pattern in haemoglobin electrophoresis in Croatian population: a case report

Dragana Segulja, Danica Matisic, Lorena Honovic, Josip Batinic, Dunja Rogic

Case Report, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: HbE; haemoglobinopathies; capillary zone electrophoresis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.048

Symposium abstracts

27th Symposium of Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine: National external quality assessment: from sample to evaluation.

Symposium abstracts, Volume 26, October, Issue 3

Lessons in biostatistics

On determining the most appropriate test cut-off value: the case of tests with continuous results

Research Integrity Corner

IMPACT Observatory: tracking the evolution of clinical trial data sharing and research integrity

Review

Blood gas testing and related measurements: National recommendations on behalf of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Original Papers

Continuous quality control of the blood sampling procedure using a structured observation scheme

The influence of sample freezing at – 80 °C for 2–12 weeks on glycated haemoglobin (HbA) concentration assayed by HPLC method on Bio-Rad D-10 auto analyzer

A comparative evaluation of the analytical performances of Capillarys 2 Flex Piercing, Tosoh HLC-723 G8, Premier Hb9210, and Roche Cobas c501 Tina-quant Gen 2 analyzers for HbA determination

Comparison of Cobas 6500 and Iris IQ200 fully-automated urine analyzers to manual urine microscopy

Current practice in laboratory diagnostics of autoimmune diseases in Croatia.  Survey of the Working group for laboratory diagnostics of autoimmune diseases of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory testing of extravascular body fluids in Croatia: a survey of the Working group for extravascular body fluids of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Daily salivary cortisol profile: Insights from the Croatian Late Adolescence Stress Study (CLASS)

Urinary orosomucoid: validation of an automated immune turbidimetric test and its possible clinical use

Short communication

Indications for laboratory tests in primary care: assessment of the most frequent indications and requests with blank clinical information

Case Report

Misleading FT4 measurement: Assay-dependent antibody interference

Abnormal gel flotation caused by contrast media during adrenal vein sampling

Unusual pattern in haemoglobin electrophoresis in Croatian population: a case report

Symposium abstracts

27th Symposium of Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine: National external quality assessment: from sample to evaluation.

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