Clinical Chemistry




Histology Expression Predictor Assay Eliminates Subjectivity from Lung Cancer Diagnostics
A gene expression-based predictor assay for lung cancer FFPE specimens was able to identify a variety of cancers with accuracy and precision similar to that of microscopic examination by pathologists. More...29 Jul 2013

New Guide to Help Physicians Select Most Relevant Diagnostic Tests for Infectious Diseases
A new comprehensive guide intended to serve as a reference for physicians in choosing laboratory tests that will aid them to diagnose infectious diseases in their patients is now available for downloading at no cost from the Internet. More...24 Jul 2013
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Measurement of Omega-3 Fatty Acids More Reliable in Red Blood Cells Than in Plasma
A Discrete Gene Signature Is a Diagnostic and Predictive Biomarker for Kidney Transplant Rejection
Three Automated Assays for Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring Launched
DNA Blood Test Identifies Serious Heart Problems
Assay Detects Urinary Proteins in Bladder Cancer
Immunohistochemistry as Effective as DNA Hybridization for Detecting ALK Rearrangement in Lung Cancer Patients
Blood Test Predicts Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Risk
Antibody Against HPV Protein a Potential Biomarker for Oropharynx Cancer
Enzymatic Assay Validated for G6PD Deficiency
Sensor Technology Detects Diabetes by Breath Analysis
Eel Fluorescent Protein Revolutionizes Bilirubin Assay
Pleural Fluid pH Measured with Blood Gas Analyzer
Two Biomarkers Predict Increased Risk for Silent Strokes
Urine Test Detects Bladder Cancer
Blood Test Predicts Diabetes Risk in Early Pregnancy
Biomarkers Potentially Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease Early
Biomarkers Discovered for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lung Cancer Diagnostic Gene Mutation Test Approved
Alzheimer’s Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline
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