δ-Globin Chain Variants Associated with Decreased Hb A2 Levels: A National Reference Laboratory Experience
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DOI: 10.1080/03630269.2020.1831531
Abstract: Abstract High prevalence of hemoglobin (Hb) disorders mandates national programs for screening and genetic counseling in many countries. Increased Hb A2 levels are commonly associated with β-thalassemias, however, various disorders including alteration of δ chains… read more here.
Keywords: globin chain; experience; decreased levels; reference laboratory ... See more keywords
P039 A central reference laboratory for antimicrobial resistant neisseria gonorrhoeae in the us department of defense
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.246
Abstract: Background Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) Neisseria gonorrhoeae has emerged as a global public health concern. Widespread resistance to all known antibiotics prescribed for treatment greatly hinders prevention, control, and management of gonorrhea. Misuse of antibiotics and… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial resistant; reference; neisseria gonorrhoeae; department defense ... See more keywords
Point-of-care ketone meters may be used to estimate serum β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations in healthy African penguins (Spheniscus demersus).
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.11.0192
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the agreement between 3 point-of-care (POC) devices and a reference laboratory for measuring β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB) concentration in African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) whole blood (WB) and plasma samples and the precision of each… read more here.
Keywords: point care; spheniscus demersus; reference; concentration ... See more keywords
A Reference Laboratory Surveillance on Fungal Isolates from Patients with Haematological Malignancy in Japan
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DOI: 10.3390/jof7100806
Abstract: Invasive fungal disease (IFD) in patients with haematological disorders is a fatal disease, making rapid identification and treatment crucial. However, the identification of the causative fungus is often difficult, sometimes even impossible. There have been… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory surveillance; patients haematological; surveillance fungal; fungal isolates ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Genomic Typing Methods in the Salmonella Reference Laboratory in Public Health, England, 2012–2020
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12020223
Abstract: We aim to provide an evidence-based evaluation of whole genome sequence (WGS) methods, employed at the Salmonella reference laboratory in England, in terms of its impact on public health and whether these methods remain a… read more here.
Keywords: salmonella; evaluation; reference laboratory; public health ... See more keywords