Editorials:

Mitchell G. Scott

Faster Is Better—It’s Rarely That Simple!
Clin Chem 2000 46: 441-442. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jan Ravkilde

Risk Stratification in Acute Coronary Syndrome Using Cardiac Troponin I
Clin Chem 2000 46: 443-444. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics:

Tetsuya Ito, André B.P. van Kuilenburg, Albert H. Bootsma, Anja J. Haasnoot, Arno van Cruchten, Yoshiro Wada, and Albert H. van Gennip

Rapid Screening of High-Risk Patients for Disorders of Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism Using HPLC-Electrospray Tandem Mass Spectrometry of Liquid Urine or Urine-soaked Filter Paper Strips
Clin Chem 2000 46: 445-452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evidence-based Laboratory Medicine and Test Utilization:

David A. Morrow, Nader Rifai, Milenko J. Tanasijevic, Donald R. Wybenga, James A. de Lemos, and Elliott M. Antman

Clinical Efficacy of Three Assays for Cardiac Troponin I for Risk Stratification in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) 11B Substudy
Clin Chem 2000 46: 453-460. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Enzymes and Protein Markers:

William L. Roberts, Rachel Sedrick, Linda Moulton, Anthony Spencer, and Nader Rifai

Evaluation of Four Automated High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Methods: Implications for Clinical and Epidemiological Applications
Clin Chem 2000 46: 461-468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mamoru Nakanishi, Kousei Yoh, Toshihide Miura, Tatsuya Ohasi, Shiba Kumar Rai, and Kagehiro Uchida

Development of a Kinetic Assay for Band 5b Tartrate-resistant Acid Phosphatase Activity in Serum
Clin Chem 2000 46: 469-473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jochen Peter, Carlo Unverzagt, and Wolfgang Hoesel

Analysis of Free Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) after Chemical Release from the Complex with ₁-Antichymotrypsin (PSA-ACT)
Clin Chem 2000 46: 474-482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rolf Hackler, Torsten Arndt, Angelika Helwig-Rolig, Juergen Kropf, Armin Steinmetz, and Juergen R. Schaefer

Investigation by Isoelectric Focusing of the Initial Carbohydrate-deficient Transferrin (CDT) and non-CDT Transferrin Isoform Fractionation Step Involved in Determination of CDT by the ChronAlcoI.D. Assay
Clin Chem 2000 46: 483-492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lipids, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors:

Pascale Benlian, Christophe Cansier, Geneviève Hennache, Oumayma Khallouf, Pascale Bayer, Françoise Duron, Fabrice Carrat, Rémi Couderc, Olivier Chazouillères, Jean Bardet, Philippe Bouchard, Raoul Poupon, Joëlle Masliah, and Gilbert Béréziat

Comparison of a New Method for the Direct and Simultaneous Assessment of LDL- and HDL-Cholesterol with Ultracentrifugation and Established Methods
Clin Chem 2000 46: 493-505. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Matthias Nauck, Maria Stella Graziani, Deborah Bruton, Christa Cobbaert, Thomas G. Cole, Fabrice Lefevre, Walter Riesen, Paul S. Bachorik, and Nader Rifai

Analytical and Clinical Performance of a Detergent-based Homogeneous LDL-Cholesterol Assay: A Multicenter Evaluation
Clin Chem 2000 46: 506-514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Drug Monitoring and Toxicology:

Shi-Hua Peng, Jordi Segura, Magí Farré, and Xavier de la Torre

Oral Testosterone Administration Detected by Testosterone Glucuronidation Measured in Blood Spots Dried on Filter Paper
Clin Chem 2000 46: 515-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endocrinology and Metabolism:

Noriko Tagawa, Junko Tamanaka, Aya Fujinami, Yoshiharu Kobayashi, Toru Takano, Shuji Fukata, Kanji Kuma, Hisato Tada, and Nobuyuki Amino

Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, and Pregnenolone Sulfate Concentrations in Patients with Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Clin Chem 2000 46: 523-528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Toshinori Ohashi, Mitsuo Yamaki, Chandrakant S. Pandav, Madhu G. Karmarkar, and Minoru Irie

Simple Microplate Method for Determination of Urinary Iodine
Clin Chem 2000 46: 529-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Doris Kloor, Kozo Yao, Ursula Delabar, and Hartmut Osswald

Simple and Sensitive Binding Assay for Measurement of Adenosine Using Reduced S-Adenosylhomocysteine Hydrolase
Clin Chem 2000 46: 537-542. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Laboratory Management:

James H. Nichols, Thomas S. Kickler, Karen L. Dyer, Sandra K. Humbertson, Peg C. Cooper, William L. Maughan, and Denise G. Oechsle

Clinical Outcomes of Point-of-Care Testing in the Interventional Radiology and Invasive Cardiology Setting
Clin Chem 2000 46: 543-550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

General Clinical Chemistry:

Anne Helene Garde, Åse Marie Hansen, Lene Theil Skovgaard, and Jytte Molin Christensen

Seasonal and Biological Variation of Blood Concentrations of Total Cholesterol, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Hemoglobin A_1c, IgA, Prolactin, and Free Testosterone in Healthy Women
Clin Chem 2000 46: 551-559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Briefs:

William L. Roberts, Elizabeth T. Leary, Thomas L. Lambert, Linda Moulton, and Janice L. Goestch

Falsely Low Direct HDL-Cholesterol Results in a Patient with Dysbetalipoproteinemia : Technical Briefs
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maryvonne Cuer, Anne Barnier, Pauline de La Salmoniere, Geneviève Durand, and Nathalie Seta

Fluorimetric Measurement of Plasma -L-Fucosidase Activity with a Centrifugal Analyzer: Reference Values in a Healthy French Adult Population
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

László Góth

Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Acatalasemia
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clifford Abiaka, Farida Al-Awadi, and Samuel Olusi

Effect of Prolonged Storage on the Activities of Superoxide Dismutase, Glutathione Reductase, and Glutathione Peroxidase
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Isabella Villa, Barbara Saccon, and Alessandro Rubinacci

Response to Acute Osteoclast Activity Inhibition Assessed by the Determination of C-Telopeptide of Type I Collagen in Serum
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

William L. Roberts, Elizabeth L. Frank, Linda Moulton, Christine Papadea, Jimmie K. Noffsinger, and Ching-Nan Ou

Effects of Nine Hemoglobin Variants on Five Glycohemoglobin Methods
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fred S. Apple, Brenda Koplen, and MaryAnn M. Murakami

Preliminary Evaluation of the Vitros ECi Cardiac Troponin I Assay
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anna Pastore, Anna Lo Russo, Marcella Greco, Gianfranco Rizzoni, and Giorgio Federici

Semiautomated Method for Determination of Cystine Concentration in Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes
Clin Chem 2000 46: 560-576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Report:

Edward B. Stelow, Vandita P. Johari, Stephen A. Smith, John T. Crosson, and Fred S. Apple

Propofol-associated Rhabdomyolysis with Cardiac Involvement in Adults: Chemical and Anatomic Findings
Clin Chem 2000 46: 577-581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Joseph E. O'Brien

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: Decreased Need for Confirmation of Reactive Results
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Phillip A. Isotalo, Donald C. Greenway, and James G. Donnelly

Erratum
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

George Garinis, George P. Patrinos, Panayotis Menounos, Nikos Spanakis, Vassilis G. Gorgoulis, Vassilis Theodorou, Thomas Ioannidis, Andreas Karameris, and Dimitrios Valis

Evaluation of a Minipool Reverse Transcription-PCR Screening Method for the Detection of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Hemodialysis Patients
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Birgit Assmann, Rolf Hackler, Verena Peters, Juergen R. Schaefer, and Georg F. Hoffmann

Increased Carbohydrate-deficient Transferrin Concentration and Abnormal Protein Glycosylation of Unknown Etiology in a Patient with Achondroplasia
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.P. Shepherd, J.M. Steinke, and A.K. Gong

Effects of Carboxyhemoglobin on Hemoglobinometers
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Olle Hagström

A representative of HemoCue AB responds:
Clin Chem 2000 46: 582-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correction:

Correction
Clin Chem 2000 46: 588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Clinical Chemist:

Compiled by David E. Bruns, Editor (dbruns@aacc.org) : The Clinical Chemist
Clin Chem 2000 46: 589-592. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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