Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundCapillary blood collection offers a less burdensome alternative to venous sampling and may improve access to laboratory testing in resource-limited settings. However, manual procedures can yield pre-analytical variation, resulting in the need ...

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundTotal protein (TP) is a key indicator to differentiate between pleural effusion (PE) and ascites as exudate or transudate. Rapid quantification of TP can provide more accurate clinical treatment.ObjectiveThis study developed a smartphone-based ...

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and prognosis are currently based exclusively on glomerular functions, but the kidney tubule possesses numerous additional functions with pathophysiological and prognostic value. Tubular secretion is also ...

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundThe significance level specified for a statistical analysis indicates the expected false positive rate. Failure to confine false positives to their expected rates can lead to misleading conclusions and especially in studies investigating ...

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Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundVitamin B12 deficiency can cause anaemia, fatigue, and neurological sequelae. Total B12 assays may not be reflective of tissue B12. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) can assess tissue B12 more accurately. NICE published clinical guidelines on Vitamin B12 ...

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionWhile conclusions regarding the effects of serum separator tubes on some laboratory tests have been reached in previous studies, the effects of these tubes on the B12 test have not been adequately investigated. This study aimed to determine ...

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