Journal of clinical laboratory analysis
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J. Clin. Lab. Anal. · Nov 2017
Establishment of reference intervals for complete blood count parameters during normal pregnancy in Beijing.
To observe the changes of complete blood count (CBC) parameters during pregnancy and establish appropriate reference intervals for healthy pregnant women. ⋯ The changes of CBC parameters during pregnancy are described, and reference intervals for Beijing pregnant women are demonstrated in this study.
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J. Clin. Lab. Anal. · Nov 2017
Diagnostic performance of procalcitonin, presepsin, and C-reactive protein in patients with hematological malignancies.
Infections represent a major complication of hematological malignancies. C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) have been used as diagnostic biomarkers of infections, but do not produce definitive findings. Recently, a new biomarker, presepsin, has been used as a diagnostic tool for detecting infections in the fields of emergency and neonatal medicine. However, the usefulness of presepsin for identifying infections in patients with hematological malignancies, including those who develop febrile neutropenia, remains unclear. ⋯ We conclude that PCT might provide additional information and could be used in combination with other biomarkers to detect infections in patients with hematological malignancies.
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J. Clin. Lab. Anal. · Nov 2017
Reference values for kaolin-activated thromboelastography in volunteers of Anhui Province in China.
The assessment of the coagulation status using thromboelastography (TEG) in Chinese population has less been reported. This study aimed to establish reliable reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in Chinese volunteers. ⋯ This study established the reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in the target Chinese population, which might provide a reference for both clinical and laboratory studies.