Clinical Chemistry -- Table of Contents (December 1 2002, 48 [12])

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Editorials:

John B. Whitfield: Transferrin Isoform Analysis for the Diagnosis and Management of Hazardous or Dependent Drinking
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2095-2096. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Fabrizio Michetti and Diego Gazzolo: S100B Protein in Biological Fluids: A Tool for Perinatal Medicine
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2097-2104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Brian J. Bennion and Valerie Daggett: Protein Conformation and Diagnostic Tests: The Prion Protein
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2105-2114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics:

T. Vauvert Hviid: In-Cell PCR Method for Specific Genotyping of Genomic DNA from One Individual in a Mixture of Cells from Two Individuals: A Model Study with Specific Relevance to Prenatal Diagnosis Based on Fetal Cells in Maternal Blood
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2115-2123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rosa Santacroce, Antonia Ratti, Francesco Caroli, Barbara Foglieni, Alessandro Ferraris, Laura Cremonesi, Maurizio Margaglione, Marco Seri, Roberto Ravazzolo, Gabriella Restagno, Bruno Dallapiccola, Eric Rappaport, Eleanor S. Pollak, Saul Surrey, Maurizio Ferrari, and Paolo Fortina: Analysis of Clinically Relevant Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms by Use of Microelectronic Array Technology
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2124-2130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Chikh Bengra, Theodore E. Mifflin, Yuri Khripin, Paolo Manunta, Scott M. Williams, Pedro A. Jose, and Robin A. Felder: Genotyping of Essential Hypertension Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms by a Homogeneous PCR Method with Universal Energy Transfer Primers
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2131-2140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Tai-Wah Lau, Tse N. Leung, Lisa Y.S. Chan, Tze K. Lau, K.C. Allen Chan, Wing H. Tam, and Y.M. Dennis Lo: Fetal DNA Clearance from Maternal Plasma Is Impaired in Preeclampsia
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2141-2146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Grant C. Bullock, David E. Bruns, and Doris M. Haverstick: Hepatitis C Genotype Determination by Melting Curve Analysis with a Single Set of Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Probes
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2147-2154. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Data Supplement

Diane K. Hancock, Frederick P. Schwarz, Fenhong Song, Lee-Jun C. Wong, and Barbara C. Levin: Design and Use of a Peptide Nucleic Acid for Detection of the Heteroplasmic Low-Frequency Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like Episodes (MELAS) Mutation in Human Mitochondrial DNA
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2155-2163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Åsa Sivertsson, Anton Platz, Johan Hansson, and Joakim Lundeberg: Pyrosequencing as an Alternative to Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism Analysis for Detection of N-ras Mutations in Human Melanoma Metastases
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2164-2170. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evidence-based Laboratory Medicine and Test Utilization:

Ilse E.A. Hoffman, Isabelle Peene, Eric M. Veys, and Filip De Keyser: Detection of Specific Antinuclear Reactivities in Patients with Negative Anti-nuclear Antibody Immunofluorescence Screening Tests
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2171-2176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Proteomics and Protein Markers:

Franz J. Legros, Vincent Nuyens, Eddy Minet, Philippe Emonts, Karim Zouaoui Boudjeltia, Anne Courbe, Jean-Luc Ruelle, Jacques Colicis, Francois de L’Escaille, and Jean-Pol Henry: Carbohydrate-deficient Transferrin Isoforms Measured by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis for Detection of Alcohol Abuse
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2177-2186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Takahiro Isono, Tsutomu Tanaka, Susumu Kageyama, and Tatsuhiro Yoshiki: Structural Diversity of Cancer-related and Non-Cancer-related Prostate-specific Antigen
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2187-2194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ingvar Rydén, Peter Påhlsson, and Stefan Lindgren: Diagnostic Accuracy of ${alpha}$ ₁-Acid Glycoprotein Fucosylation for Liver Cirrhosis in Patients Undergoing Hepatic Biopsy
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2195-2201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Morten Salomo, Peter Gimsing, and Lars B. Nielsen: Simple Method for Quantification of Bence Jones Proteins
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2202-2207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jari Leinonen, Ping Wu, and Ulf-Hakan Stenman: Epitope Mapping of Antibodies against Prostate-specific Antigen with Use of Peptide Libraries
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2208-2216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Lipids, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors:

Gerhard Liebisch, Wolfgang Drobnik, Bernd Lieser, and Gerd Schmitz: High-Throughput Quantification of Lysophosphatidylcholine by Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2217-2224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Drug Monitoring and Toxicology:

Christoph Härtel, Lutz Fricke, Nina Schumacher, Holger Kirchner, and Michael Müller-Steinhardt: Delayed Cytokine mRNA Expression Kinetics after T-Lymphocyte Costimulation: A Quantitative Measure of the Efficacy of Cyclosporin A-based Immunosuppression
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2225-2231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hematology:

Ernest Beutler, Terri Gelbart, and Pauline Lee: Haptoglobin Polymorphism and Iron Homeostasis
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2232-2235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Joris Penders, Tom Fiers, and Joris R. Delanghe: Quantitative Evaluation of Urinalysis Test Strips
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2236-2241. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

General Clinical Chemistry:

Bobby L. Boyanton, Jr and Kenneth E. Blick: Stability Studies of Twenty-Four Analytes in Human Plasma and Serum
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2242-2247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical Briefs:

Nancy D. Borofsky, Joseph H. Vogelman, Rozlyn A. Krajcik, and Norman Orentreich: Utility of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 as a Biomarker in Epidemiologic Studies
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2248-2251. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Andreas Pahl and Kay Brune: Stabilization of Gene Expression Profiles in Blood after Phlebotomy
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2251-2253. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Can Hekim, Henrik Alfthan, Jari T. Leinonen, and Ulf-Håkan Stenman: Effect of Incubation Time on Recognition of Various Forms of Prolactin in Serum by the DELFIA Assay
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2253-2256. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Oliviero Olivieri, Antonella Bassi, Francesca Pizzolo, Elisa Tinazzi, and Roberto Corrocher: Cystatin C versus Creatinine in Renovascular Disease
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2256-2259. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Donna Gauthier and Ram Gupta: Determination of Gabapentin in Plasma by Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection after Solid-Phase Extraction with a C₁₈ Column
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2259-2261. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Tim M. Reynolds, Tim C. Harvey, Brian N. Green, Adrian Smith, and Andrew J. Hartland: Hemoglobin Wayne in a British Family: Identification by Electrospray Ionization/Mass Spectrometry
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2261-2263. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Markus Herrmann, Daniela Klitscher, Thomas Georg, Johannes Frank, Ingo Marzi, and Wolfgang Herrmann: Different Kinetics of Bone Markers in Normal and Delayed Fracture Healing of Long Bones
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2263-2266. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Giuliana Cighetti, Pietro Allevi, Luigi Anastasia, Luana Bortone, and Rita Paroni: Use of Methyl Malondialdehyde as an Internal Standard for Malondialdehyde Detection: Validation by Isotope-Dilution Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2266-2269. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

History:

Louis Rosenfeld: Insulin: Discovery and Controversy
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2270-2288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Letters to the Editor:

Lorinda Soma, Michael Allen, Lynda Tobin, Colleen Ganster, Margaret Bulley, Jennifer Hunt, Larry J. Kricka, Marilyn Senior, and Andrew Kao: CA-125 Concentrations in Patients Awaiting Cardiac Transplantation
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2289-2290. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Françoise Flourié, François Parant, Marie Christine Pénès, and Dany Alcaraz-Galvain: Falsely Increased Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Concentrations attributable to Interference from Human Anti-mouse Antibodies
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2289. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Susan Bassion: Toward a Laboratory Data Interchange Standard for Clinical Trials
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2290-2292. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jan S. Krouwer: Proposal to Add an Optional Recommendations Section to Clinical Chemistry Abstracts
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2292. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Robert Beetham, Peter White, Pamela Riches, David Bullock, and Finlay MacKenzie: Use of CRM 470/RPPHS Has Not Achieved True Consensus for Ceruloplasmin Measurement
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2293-2294. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Romolo M. Dorizzi, Marco Caputo, Anna Ferrari, Lorella Lippa, and Paolo Rizzotti: Comparison of Serum and Heparin-Plasma Samples in Different Generations of Dimension Troponin I Assay
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2294-2296. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Aytül Sadan Kilinç, Ahmet Düzoylum, Cenk Firat Uncugil, and Dogan Yücel: Falsely Increased Free Triiodothyronine in Sera Stored in Serum Separator Tubes
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2296-2297. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Aaron Lupovitch and Mitchell G. Scott: More Accurate Alternatives to Serum Creatinine for Evaluating Glomerular Filtration Rate • Dr. Mitchell G. Scott responds:
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2297-2298. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Book, Software, and Web Site Reviews:

Ellinor I.B. Peerschke: Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 2nd ed. Bernadette F. Rodak. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company, 2002, 852 pp., $74.95, hardcover. ISBN 0-7216-8404-1.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2299. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lee Kozar: Current Topics in Computational Molecular Biology. Tao Jing, Ying Xu, and Michael Q. Zhang, eds. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2002, 542 pp., $55.00. ISBN 0-262-10092-4.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2299-2300. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

William B. Neaves: Genomes, 2nd ed. T.A. Brown. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Liss, 2002, 600 pp., $97.50, cloth. ISBN 0-471-25046-5.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2300. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Michael DiDonato: Handbook of Copper Toxicology. Edward J. Massaro, ed. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press, 2002, 624 pp., $175.00. ISBN 0-86903-943-9.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2300-2301. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dominique F. Lison: 500 Referenced Review Questions in Toxicology. Robert M. White, Sr. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2002, 142 pp., $29.00 ($23.00 AACC members). ISBN 1-890883-74-3.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2301. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lawrence M. Silverman: Cystic Fibrosis Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine, Vol. 70). William R. Skach, ed. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press Inc., 2002, 652 pp., $145.00, hardcover. ISBN 0-89603-897-1.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2301-2302. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Paul L. Wolf: Challenges at the Clinical Interface, Case Histories for Clinical Biochemists. Danielle B. Freedman, James Hooper, Philip J. Wood, David J. Worthington, and Christopher Price, eds. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2001, 252 pp., $58.00 ($46.00 AACC members), softcover. ISBN 1-890883-52-2.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2302-2303. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Peter T. Kissinger: Instant Notes: Analytical Chemistry. D. Kealey and P.J. Haines. Oxford: Bios Scientific Publishers Limited, 2002, 352 pp., £14.99, softcover. ISBN 1-859961-89-4.
Clin Chem 2002 48: 2303. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]