This study assessed the reliability of Roche Accu-Chek Inform II glucometers in a real-world setting. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 6,695 paired results. Capillary samples were tested using glucometers, while venous analyzed Cobas c503/702 analyzers. Compliance modified criteria based ISO 15197 guideline and CLSI EP09-A3 Passing-Bablok regression analysis, Bland-Altman plots, Surveillance Error Grid (SEG) analysis. The overall compliance glucometer results within ±15% or 0.83...

This survey study aims to evaluate knowledge of centrifuge operation and adherence centrifugation protocols among laboratory personnel. These aspects are crucial in preventing pre-analytical errors. Additionally, the seeks assess equipment infrastructure staffing status within participants' institutions. The involved 397 participants from various medical laboratories. A 16-item survey, using a 5-point Likert scale, was utilized theoretical practical operation. Two groups subscales were...

The presence of a chronic inflammatory state has also been widely documented in end-stage renal disease patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD). It is commonly attributed to the constantly renewed activation circulating neutrophils and monocytes following blood passage through dialysis circuits subsequent generation activated complement components due contact plasma with bioincompatible membranes and/or transfer endotoxins from dialyzate compartment. This conjunction leads massive...

Abstract Centrifugation separates particles within the specimen according to their shape, dimensions, and density basically can be defined as a separation method. The centrifuge is an essential device in medical laboratories prepare serum, plasma, urine samples for analysis. It electric composed of stationary (motor) motile (rotor) part. centrifugation depends on two main variables: relative centrifugal force (RCF) time. physical impact separating into its components known RCF expressed...

Along with vitamin D deficiency, a common global health problem in developed and developing countries, zinc deficiency also remains one of the most micronutrient deficiencies-related public problems some parts world. Determination Zn status is important for growth, development, school-age children, as well their intellectual achievement academic performance. In this study, we aimed to evaluate serum 25(OH)D levels relationship between them nationally representative sample Turkish children...

The aim of our study was to investigate the postmortem levels glucose and glycogen in hepatic, renal, muscle, brain tissues then examine changes those that could be useful for estimating interval. We established an animal model. Seventy female BALB/c albino mice were used this study. After being sacrificed, randomly divided into six groups according time elapsed since death (Group 1: 0 h; Group 2: 12 3: 24 4: 36 5: 48 6: 60 h). Glucose significantly different between all studied. Slope...

Preeclampsia (PE) occurs due to inadequate spiral artery/trophoblast remodeling in early pregnancy. Endometases are involved the of arteries and placental trophoblasts. This study aimed investigate differences blood endometase levels between pregnant women with hypertensive disorders (PE gestational hypertension [GHT]) healthy evaluate whether plasma values ​​could play a predictive role PE or GHT diagnosis. A total 90 (n(PE) = 30, n(GHT) n(healthy pregnant) 30) who presented at hospital...

Abstract Objective Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. The risk factors for gastric include environmental and genetic factors. Inflammation immune system are known to contribute development cancer. We examined influence critical polymorphisms CTLA-4 CD28 genes circulating protein levels on etiology Methods Genotyping SNPs was performed in 55 patients 105 healthy individuals using PCR-RFLP method, sCTLA-4 sCD28 were measured. Results There no significant...

Background The number of confirmed cases COVID-19 continues to increase worldwide and threatens public health. Our aim in this study is examine the relationship between some laboratory parameters hematological ratios with severity disease hospital mortality. Methods This was designed as a retrospective cohort. clinical data 743 diagnosed patients who were eligible for hospitalization March 16, May 15, 2020 analyzed, retrospectively. separated into two groups discharged from (n = 681) dead...

Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic inflammatory and multisystem vasculitis. Cardiac involvement one of the major complications BD. sporadic in terms its specific relationship to mortality. How identify follow up on cardiac-related BD patients has yet be determined.The aim our study assess cardiovascular diseases by measuring metabolic function copeptin levels comparing these healthy control group. Knowing functions that are negatively affected will help doctors determine which need more...

Although analytical errors contain a small portion of laboratory errors, they are important in terms intervention ability and practicality follow-up by professionals. Also, from this point view, the test results' quality, reliability, accuracy crucial to laboratories. Therefore, determine performance parameters for quality management phase, clinical laboratories utilize total error (TAE), bias, coefficient variation (CV), uncertainty measurement (MU).Fifteen biochemistry were compared with...

Abstract : The definition of the uncertainty measurement used in International Vocabulary Basic and General Terms Metrology (VIM) is a parameter associated with result measurement, which characterizes dispersion values that could reasonably be attributed to measurand. Uncertainty comprises many components. In addition every parameter, value should given by all institutions have been accredited. This shows reliability measurement. GUM, published NIST, contains directions. Eurachem/CITAC Guide...

Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the seroprevalance Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses among patients living in Tunceli province who had been admitted State Hospital.Method: The seropositivity rates hepatitis surface antigens (HBsAg, n:3640), antibodies antigen (anti-HBs, n:3941) HCV (anti-HCV, n:3489) were retrospectively studied at StateHospital for period between July 2013 January 2015.Data collected from database Hospital analyzed using SPSS 15.00.Results: A total...

The utilization of reliable quality indicators (QIs) proven to be suitable for monitoring and improvement tools is one the best choices minimize risk errors in all laboratory processes called as total testing process (TTP). In 2008, a Working Group "Laboratory Errors Patient Safety" (WG-LEPS) established by International Federation Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) developed Model Quality Indicators (MQI) complying with requirements ISO 15189:2012 standard accreditation. They...

mATeRIAl and meTHOdS: We investigated antierythropoietin antibodies in chronic hemodialysis patients compared the results with healthy controls by means of establishing an ELISA method. A total 121 receiving recombinant erythropoietin were included study. The subdivided according to type (erythropoietin-α or erythropoietin-β) they had been treated last six months.

The researchers have attempted to compare muscle damage in soccer players after matches played on artificial and natural turf fields. study was performed 16 male players. A match an field, another one a field.Visual analogue scale scores, myoglobin, creatine kinase, aspartate transaminase lactate dehydrogenase levels were measured before the match, at 72nd hour. 2x3 repeated measure ANOVA test for statistical analysis. Comparing field values, post-match hour visual scores found be...

Ethanol is a widely consumed drug in almost every society. In this study, the potential interfering effect of ethanol on routine biochemical tests was evaluated.Serum pools were prepared from blood samples collected patients seeking treatment at emergency department. Five separate groups formed by adding to samples, so final concentrations negative: 50 mg/dL, 100 200 and 400 mg/dL. Each group divided into 20 portions, measured each portion. The coefficient variation (CV), bias, total error...

Alcohol poisoning is a significant global problem that has become an epidemic. The determination of the alcohol type hereby essential as it may affect course treatment; however, there no routine laboratory diagnostic method for types other than ethanol. In this study, we aimed to define simple differentiation by utilizing combination breathalyzer and spectrophotometrically measured serum ethanol results.

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective:</bold> This survey study aims to evaluate knowledge of centrifuge usage and adherence centrifugation protocols among laboratory personnel. These aspects are crucial in preventing pre-analytical errors. Additionally, the seeks assess equipment infrastructure staffing status within participants' institutions. <bold>Materials methods:</bold>The involved 397 participants from various medical laboratories. A 16-item survey, using a 5-point Likert scale,...

Introduction The most prevalent head and neck cancer type is laryngeal cancer. Laryngeal susceptibility increased by a combination of genetic variables environmental factors. Genetic predispositions that influence the functioning immune system can affect tumor development. Our study investigates impact alterations in CD40 (rs1883832) CD40L (rs1126535) genes levels their proteins on development Materials methods PCR-RFLP method was used for genotyping SNPs 96 patients with 127 healthy...

Abstract Objectives Blood collection, one of the most frequently performed procedures in healthcare settings. The study aimed to develop a scale for phlebotomy based on national guidelines and assess tendencies personnel certain blood collection practices. Methods survey included 5-point likert scale, which consisted 20 items multiple-choice questions. was disseminated attendees via an online platform (Google Forms ® , Mountain View, California, USA), they were requested complete it, total...