REVIEWS:

EP Diamandis and TK Christopoulos

The biotin-(strept)avidin system: principles and applications in biotechnology
Clin Chem 1991 37: 625-636. [Abstract] [PDF]  

EDITORIALS:

GR Cooper, LO Henderson, SJ Smith, and WH Hannon

Clinical applications and standardization of apolipoprotein measurements in the diagnostic workup of lipid disorders
Clin Chem 1991 37: 619-620. [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

C Romay, J Armesto, and C Pascual

Secondary wavelength to use in the fructosamine test performed with Hitachi analyzers
Clin Chem 1991 37: 762. [PDF]  

A Helgerman and H Grady

Problems encountered in adapting syva reagents to the Beckman Synchron CX4
Clin Chem 1991 37: 762-763. [PDF]  

E Wolf and G Brem

"High-dose hook effect" as a pitfall in quantifying transgene expression in metallothionein-human growth hormone (MT-hGH) transgenic mice
Clin Chem 1991 37: 763-765. [PDF]  

K Togashi, K Ando, N Hasegawa, M Kawakami, and F Marumo

Concentrations of brain natriuretic peptide in treated congestive heart failure
Clin Chem 1991 37: 765. [PDF]  

Z Gatalica, H Vrcic, and WZ Borer

Analbuminuric proteinuria: a true but transient finding
Clin Chem 1991 37: 765-766. [PDF]  

CB Leerink and EK Winckers

Multilayer-film bromcresol green method for albumin measurement significantly inaccurate when albumin/globulin ratio is less than 0.8
Clin Chem 1991 37: 766-768. [PDF]  

Robert J. Geen, Betty S. Day, and Donald M. Powers

In Reply: Multilayer-Film Bromcresol Green Method for Albumin Measurement Significantly Inaccurate When Albumin/Globulin Ratio is <0.8
Clin Chem 1991 37: 767-768. [PDF]  

C Manzanares, A Ibanez, CA Dorado, and R Sanz

Theophylline concentrations predicted by the Chiou method
Clin Chem 1991 37: 768-769. [PDF]  

GH White

Imprecision of the stratus immunoassay system for free thyroxin
Clin Chem 1991 37: 769. [PDF]  

E Magid and W Marshall

Improvement of the clinical laboratory--regulations, paradigms, and professional responsibilities
Clin Chem 1991 37: 770-771. [PDF]  

DS Ooi and EA Escares

"High-dose hook effect" in IRMA-Count PSA assay of prostate-specific antigen
Clin Chem 1991 37: 771-772. [PDF]  

L Juan-Pereira, MA Navarro, M Roca, and X Fuentes-Arderiu

Within-subject variation of thyroxin and triiodothyronine concentrations in serum
Clin Chem 1991 37: 772-773. [PDF]  

RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL:

TP Moyer, GV Mussmann, and DE Nixon

Blood-collection device for trace and ultra-trace metal specimens evaluated
Clin Chem 1991 37: 709-714. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Articles:

ZK Shihabi, JC Konen, and ML O'Connor

Albuminuria vs urinary total protein for detecting chronic renal disorders
Clin Chem 1991 37: 621-624. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CA Parvin, DL Gray, and G Kessler

Influence of assay method differences on multiple of the median distributions: maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein as an example
Clin Chem 1991 37: 637-642. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JH McBride, DO Rodgerson, SS Park, and AF Reyes

Rapid liquid-chromatographic method for simultaneous determination of plasma prednisone, prednisolone, and cortisol in pediatric renal- transplant recipients
Clin Chem 1991 37: 643-646. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PG Hill, SP Thompson, and GK Holmes

IgA anti-gliadin antibodies in adult celiac disease
Clin Chem 1991 37: 647-650. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Shahangian, HA Fritsche, and JI Hughes

Carcinoembryonic antigen in serum of patients with colorectal polyps: correlation with histology and smoking status
Clin Chem 1991 37: 651-655. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JO Westgard, PH Petersen, and DA Wiebe

Laboratory process specifications for assuring quality in the U.S. National Cholesterol Education Program
Clin Chem 1991 37: 656-661. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Angele, T Oster, A Visvikis, JM Michels, M Wellman, and G Siest

Different constructs for the expression of mammalian gamma- glutamyltransferase cDNAs in Escherichia coli and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Clin Chem 1991 37: 662-666. [Abstract] [PDF]  

P O'Leary, P Boyne, P Flett, J Beilby, and I James

Longitudinal assessment of changes in reproductive hormones during normal pregnancy
Clin Chem 1991 37: 667-672. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MJ Choi, IS Choe, HK Kang, JS Lee, and TW Chung

Simple enzyme immunoassay for the simultaneous measurement of whole choriogonadotropin molecules and free beta-subunits in sera of women with abnormal pregnancies or tumors of the reproductive system
Clin Chem 1991 37: 673-677. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WA Ratcliffe, S Norbury, DA Heath, and JG Ratcliffe

Development and validation of an immunoradiometric assay of parathyrin- related protein in unextracted plasma
Clin Chem 1991 37: 678-685. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Yoshioka, K Kameyama, M Sanaka, I Sekine, S Kagimoto, S Fujitsuka, and S Saitoh

Effect of diabetes on the free polyol pattern in cataractous lenses
Clin Chem 1991 37: 686-689. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AJ Bakker

Influence of monoclonal immunoglobulins in direct determinations of iron in serum
Clin Chem 1991 37: 690-694. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JA Weber and AP van Zanten

Interferences in current methods for measurements of creatinine
Clin Chem 1991 37: 695-700. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PR Puopolo, ME Pothier, SA Volpicelli, and JG Flood

Single procedure for detection, confirmation, and quantification of benzodiazepines in serum by liquid chromatography with photodiode-array detection
Clin Chem 1991 37: 701-706. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JP Van Biervliet, G Michiels, and M Rosseneu

Quantification of lipoprotein(a) in dried blood spots and screening for above-normal lipoprotein(a) concentrations in newborns
Clin Chem 1991 37: 706-708. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Palareti, M Maccaferri, C Manotti, A Tripodi, V Chantarangkul, F Rodeghiero, M Ruggeri, and PM Mannucci

Fibrinogen assays: a collaborative study of six different methods. C.I.S.M.E.L. Comitato Italiano per la Standardizzazione dei Metodi in Ematologia e Laboratorio
Clin Chem 1991 37: 714-719. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Salvaggio, M Periti, L Miano, M Tavanelli, and D Marzorati

Body mass index and liver enzyme activity in serum
Clin Chem 1991 37: 720-723. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Neve and N Leclercq

Factors affecting determinations of manganese in serum by atomic absorption spectrometry
Clin Chem 1991 37: 723-728. [Abstract] [PDF]  

K Khan, E Blaak, and M Elia

Quantifying intermediary metabolites in whole blood after a simple deproteinization step with sulfosalicylic acid
Clin Chem 1991 37: 728-733. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JC Standefer and RC Backer

Drug screening with EMIT reagents: a quantitative approach to quality control
Clin Chem 1991 37: 733-738. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MW Coughtrie, JN Blair, R Hume, and A Burchell

Improved preparation of hepatic microsomes for in vitro diagnosis of inherited disorders of the glucose-6-phosphatase system
Clin Chem 1991 37: 739-742. [Abstract] [PDF]  

D Brustolin, M Maierna, F Aguzzi, F Zoppi, G Tarenghi, and G Berti

Immunoturbidimetric method for routine determinations of apolipoproteins A-I and B
Clin Chem 1991 37: 742-747. [Abstract] [PDF]  

TA Walmsley, S Grant, and PM George

Effect of plasma triglyceride concentrations on the accuracy of immunoturbidimetric assays of apolipoprotein B
Clin Chem 1991 37: 748-753. [Abstract] [PDF]  

KJ Friedman, WE Highsmith, Jr, and LM Silverman

Detecting multiple cystic fibrosis mutations by polymerase chain reaction-mediated site-directed mutagenesis
Clin Chem 1991 37: 753-755. [Abstract] [PDF]  

SC Chan, DC Birdsell, and CY Gradeen

Detection of toluenediamines in the urine of a patient with polyurethane-covered breast implants
Clin Chem 1991 37: 756-758. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HC Ford and LA Johnson

Ascorbic acid interferes with an automated urinary iodide determination based on the ceric-arsenious acid reaction
Clin Chem 1991 37: 759. [PDF]  

RL Bertholf, LM Sapp, and DL Pittman

Failure of beta-glucuronidases to hydrolyze exogenous morphine glucuronide
Clin Chem 1991 37: 759-760. [PDF]  

RF Kruitwagen, RJ van den Berg, MF Segers, LG Poels, WN Willemsen, R Rolland, and CM Thomas

Quantification of CA 125 in peritoneal fluid: inhibition of the CA 125 response in the one-step immunoradiometric assay and establishment of a two-step assay format
Clin Chem 1991 37: 760-761. [PDF]  

Book Received
Clin Chem 1991 37: 776. [PDF]  

The clinical chemist
Clin Chem 1991 37: 777-778. [PDF]  

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