Fetuin-A is a serum glycoprotein in the cystatin family associated with the regulation of soft
tissue calcification. We tested the role of systemic fetuin in tumor cell growth and metastasis …

In the sickle cell syndromes, Hb A2 measurements aid in the differential diagnosis of sickle
cell anemia from sickle-beta-thalassemia. The purpose of this study is to assess the Hb A2 …

OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to validate the Polymorphprep™ method for
neutrophils isolation for conditions within an identified clinical laboratory setting and to …

IBD consists of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and is characterized by recurrent and
chronic inflammation of intestinal mucosa. In addition to patient's symptoms, history and …

Cholesterol has important functions in the body, including serving as a precursor for all
steroid hormones and bile acids. Excess accumulation of esterified cholesterol, as part of …

Background: Inflammation in the body may be exacerbated by food intolerances, which often
go undiagnosed due to delayed symptoms and improper testing. The antigen leukocyte …

… MICHELLE RENEE CAMPBELL, MASIH SHOKRANI … Address for Correspondence: Masih
Shokrani, Ph.D. MT (ASCP), Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, …

Background: Adults over the age of 65 years are more prone to gastroesophageal reflux and,
as such, are commonly prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs inhibit gastric acid …

Diabetic individuals have chronic hyperglycemia, characterized as fasting blood glucose
levels of 126 mg/dL (-6.9 mmol/L) and above. 4 Acute complications include severe elevations …

Introduction: One in three adults in the United States 20 years of age or older has prediabetes
mellitus (pre-DM), and many pre-DM patients will develop type 2 diabetes mellitus within 5 …