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Dittadi R. Interferences in immunoassay: An estimate based on 'real-world' experience. Ann Clin Biochem 2024; 61:327-328. [PMID: 38497516 DOI: 10.1177/00045632241240306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Ruggero Dittadi
- Laboratory Medicine Unit, Ospedale dell'Angelo, ULSS 3 Serenissima, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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Caviedes-Bucheli J, Muñoz-Alvear HD, Lopez-Moncayo LF, Kacharaju KR, Velasquez-Rivera AC, Carlosama-Recalde LA, Pazmiño JC, Gomez-Sosa JF, Diaz-Barrera LE, Munoz HR. Substance P/calcitonin gene-related peptide and their receptors expression in human periodontal ligament after root canal preparation with five different systems. Int Endod J 2024; 57:576-585. [PMID: 38294105 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of five different root canal preparation instruments on Substance P (SP), Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and their receptors expression in healthy human periodontal ligament. METHODOLOGY STROBE guidelines were used to design a study using 60 periodontal ligament samples obtained from healthy lower premolars where extraction was indicated for orthodontic reasons. Prior to extraction 40 of these premolars were equally divided into four groups and root canals were prepared using different systems: Mtwo, Reciproc Blue, HyFlex EDM and Plex-V. Ten premolars were prepared with hand files and served as a positive control group. The remaining 10 premolars where extracted without treatment and served as a negative control group. All periodontal ligament samples were processed to measure the expression of SP, CGRP and their receptors by radioimmunoassay. Kruskal-Wallis and Duncan tests were performed to determine statistically significant differences between the groups for each variable. RESULTS Greater expression of all the peptides measured were found in the hand-file preparation group, followed by the Reciproc Blue, Mtwo, HyFlex EDM and Plex-V groups. The lower SP, CGRP and their receptors values were for the intact teeth control group. Kruskal-Wallis test showed statistically significant differences amongst groups (p < .001). Dunn post-hoc tests showed statistically significant differences in SP, CGRP and their receptors expression between the intact teeth and the hand-file and Reciproc Blue groups. Hand-file group showed significant differences with the other groups, except with Reciproc Blue, where no differences were observed in any of the peptides measured. Finally, no differences were observed between Plex-V and HyFlex in any of the peptides measured. CONCLUSIONS Root canal preparation with hand files and Reciproc Blue generates the highest expression of SP, CGRP, NK1 and CGRP1R in human periodontal ligament, whilst Plex-V and HyFlex maintain the basal expression of neuropeptides and their receptors. Mtwo showed intermediate results between Reciproc Blue and HyFlex.
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- Javier Caviedes-Bucheli
- Centro de Investigaciones Odontologicas, School of Dentistry, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Pasto, Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Pasto, Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Pasto, Colombia
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- Endodontics Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Unal MC, Bayraktar AC, Uslu T, Yener S. Multiple immunoassay interference in a patient with falsely elevated calcitonin. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2023; 68:e230074. [PMID: 37988668 PMCID: PMC10916793 DOI: 10.20945/2359-4292-2023-0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Calcitonin (CT) is a diagnostic and follow-up marker of medullary thyroid carcinoma. Heterophile antibodies (HAbs) may interfere during immunometric assay measurements and result in falsely high CT levels and different markers. A 50-year-old female patient was referred to our institution for elevated CT levels (3,199 pg/mL [0-11,5]). Physical examination and thyroid ultrasonography show no thyroid nodules. Because of the discrepancy between the clinical picture and the laboratory results, various markers and hormones were examined to determine whether there was any interference in the immunometric assay. Thyroglobulin (Tg) and Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels were also found inaccurately elevated. After precipitation with polyethylene glycol, CT, Tg, and ACTH levels markedly decreased, showing macro-aggregates. Also, serial dilutions showed non-linearity in plasma concentrations. Additionally, CT samples were pretreated with a heterophilic blocking tube before measuring, and the CT level decreased to < 0.1 pg/mL, suggesting a HAb presence. Immunoassay interference should be considered when conflicting laboratory data are observed. This may help reduce the amount of unnecessary laboratory and imaging studies and prevent patients from complex diagnostic procedures.
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- Mehmet Cagri Unal
- Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Izmir, Turkey,
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- Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Endocrinology Laboratory, Izmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Izmir, Turkey
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Stelmachowska-Banaś M, Ostrowska M, Goszczyński T, Kowalski K, Korbonits M, Kapuścińska R, Zgliczyński W, Glinicki P. Macro-GH - a clinical entity causing a diagnostic challenge - a case report. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 546:117392. [PMID: 37187223 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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AIM Presentation of a new case of a patient with macro-GH, that may interfere with different GH assays leading to false-positive results in serum samples. CASE PRESENTATION A 61-year-old female was referred with a pituitary macroadenoma and elevated growth hormone levels The laboratory tests showed increased fasting GH level, measured by a sandwich chemiluminescence immunoassay (LIAISON® XL) without suppression on oral glucose tolerance test and normal IGF-1. The patient did not have the typical signs and symptoms of acromegaly. The patient underwent a transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor, showing only α-subunit immunostaining. Postoperative GH levels remained elevated. An interference in the determination of GH level was suspected. GH was analyzed by three different immunoassays, UniCel DxI 600, Cobas e411 and hGH-IRMA. Heterophilic antibodies and rheumatoid factor were not detected in serum sample. GH recovery after precipitation with 25% polyethylene glycol (PEG) was 12%. Size-exclusion chromatography confirmed the presence of macro-GH in serum sample. CONCLUSION If results of laboratory tests are not consistent with the clinical findings, the presence of an interference within immunochemical assays could be suspected. To identify interference caused by the macro-GH, the PEG method and size-exclusion chromatography should be used.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Science, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
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Zhao W, Duan L, Fang L, Li J, Li S, Wang L, Zhang J, Zhang W, Cao Y. Persistent increase of carbohydrate antigen 19‐9 with an unknown reason: A seven‐year follow‐up case. J Clin Lab Anal 2022; 36:e24792. [DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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- Wei Zhao
- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Gastroenterology China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory China‐Japan Friendship Hospital Beijing China
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Wauthier L, Plebani M, Favresse J. Interferences in immunoassays: review and practical algorithm. Clin Chem Lab Med 2022; 60:808-820. [PMID: 35304841 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2021-1288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Immunoassays are currently the methods of choice for the measurement of a large panel of complex and heterogenous molecules owing to full automation, short turnaround time, high specificity and sensitivity. Despite remarkable performances, immunoassays are prone to several types of interferences that may lead to harmful consequences for the patient (e.g., prescription of an inadequate treatment, delayed diagnosis, unnecessary invasive investigations). A systematic search is only performed for some interferences because of its impracticality in clinical laboratories as it would notably impact budget, turnaround time, and human resources. Therefore, a case-by-case approach is generally preferred when facing an aberrant result. Hereby, we review the current knowledge on immunoassay interferences and present an algorithm for interference workup in clinical laboratories, from suspecting their presence to using the appropriate tests to identify them. We propose an approach to rationalize the attitude of laboratory specialists when faced with a potential interference and emphasize the importance of their collaboration with clinicians and manufacturers to ensure future improvements.
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- Loris Wauthier
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinique St-Luc Bouge, Namur, Belgium
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinique St-Luc Bouge, Namur, Belgium
- Department of Pharmacy, Namur Research Institute for LIfes Sciences, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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Ghazal K, Brabant S, Prie D, Piketty ML. Hormone Immunoassay Interference: A 2021 Update. Ann Lab Med 2022; 42:3-23. [PMID: 34374345 PMCID: PMC8368230 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2022.42.1.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Immunoassays are powerful qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques. Since the first description of an immunoassay method in 1959, advances have been made in assay designs and analytical characteristics, opening the door for their widespread implementation in clinical laboratories. Clinical endocrinology is closely linked to laboratory medicine because hormone quantification is important for the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of endocrine disorders. Several interferences in immunoassays have been identified through the years; although some are no longer encountered in daily practice, cross-reaction, heterophile antibodies, biotin, and anti-analyte antibodies still cause problems. Newer interferences are also emerging with the development of new therapies. The interfering substance may be exogenous (e.g., a drug or substance absorbed by the patient) or endogenous (e.g., antibodies produced by the patient), and the bias caused by interference can be positive or negative. The consequences of interference can be deleterious when clinicians consider erroneous results to establish a diagnosis, leading to unnecessary explorations or inappropriate treatments. Clinical laboratories and manufacturers continue to investigate methods for the detection, elimination, and prevention of interferences. However, no system is completely devoid of such incidents. In this review, we focus on the analytical interferences encountered in daily practice and possible solutions for their detection or elimination.
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- Khaldoun Ghazal
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Department of Functional Explorations, Necker Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris-Centre University, Paris Cedex, France
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- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Department of Functional Explorations, Necker Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris-Centre University, Paris Cedex, France
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- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Department of Functional Explorations, Necker Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris-Centre University, Paris Cedex, France
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- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Department of Functional Explorations, Necker Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris-Centre University, Paris Cedex, France
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OUP accepted manuscript. Lab Med 2022; 53:426-432. [DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Zaninotto M, Plebani M. Understanding and managing interferences in clinical laboratory assays: the role of laboratory professionals. Clin Chem Lab Med 2021; 58:350-356. [PMID: 31622245 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2019-0898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The recently raised concerns regarding biotin interference in immunoassays have increased the awareness of laboratory professionals and clinicians of the evidence that the analytical phase is still vulnerable to errors, particularly as analytical interferences may lead to erroneous results and risks for patient safety. The issue of interference in laboratory testing, which is not new, continues to be a challenge deserving the concern and interest of laboratory professionals and clinicians. Analytical interferences should be subdivided into two types on the basis of the possibility of their detection before the analytical process. The first (type 1) is represented by lipemia, hemolysis and icterus, and the second (type 2), by unusual constituents that are not undetectable before analysis, and may affect the matrix of serum/plasma of individual subjects. Type 2 cannot be identified with current techniques when performing the pre-analytical phase. Therefore, in addition to a more careful evaluation and validation of the method to be used in clinical practice, the awareness of laboratory professionals should be raised as to the importance of evaluating the quality of biological samples before analysis and to adopt algorithms and approaches in the attempt to reduce problems related to erroneous results due to specific or non-specific interferences.
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- Martina Zaninotto
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University-Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Perrone MA, Storti S, Salvadori S, Pecori A, Bernardini S, Romeo F, Guccione P, Clerico A. Cardiac troponins: are there any differences between T and I? J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2021; 22:797-805. [PMID: 33399346 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The most recent international guidelines recommend the measurement of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) using high-sensitivity methods (hs-cTn) for the detection of myocardial injury and the differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes. Myocardial injury is a prerequisite for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, but also a distinct entity. The 2018 Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction states that myocardial injury is detected when at least one value above the 99th percentile upper reference limit is measured in a patient with high-sensitivity methods for cTnI or cTnT. Not infrequently, increased hs-cTnT levels are reported in patients with congenital or chronic neuromuscular diseases, while the hs-cTnI values are often in the normal range. Furthermore, some discrepancies between the results of laboratory tests for the two troponins are occasionally found in individuals apparently free of cardiac diseases, and also in patients with cardiac diseases. In this review article, authors discuss the biochemical, pathophysiological and analytical mechanisms which may cause discrepancies between hs-cTnI and hs-cTnT test results.
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- Marco A Perrone
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS Division of Cardiology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome CNR-Regione Toscana G. Monasterio Foundation, Heart Hospital, Massa, and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna CNR Institute of Clinical Physiology, Pisa Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Ismail AAA. Serological tests for COVID-19 antibodies: Limitations must be recognized. Ann Clin Biochem 2020; 57:274-276. [DOI: 10.1177/0004563220927053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Adel AA Ismail
- Retired Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry and Chemical Endocrinology, West Yorkshire, UK
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Bergman D, Larsson A, Hansson-Hamlin H, Åhlén E, Holst BS. Characterization of canine anti-mouse antibodies highlights that multiple strategies are needed to combat immunoassay interference. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14521. [PMID: 31601945 PMCID: PMC6787031 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51228-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Immunoassays are widely used for detection and quantification of analytes in biological samples, but are vulnerable to analytical errors caused by interfering sample substances. Of particular interest are endogenous anti-animal antibodies that may bind to the immunoassay antibodies and cause erroneous test results. This phenomenon is a hazard to patient safety in both human and veterinary medicine. Here, we demonstrate that anti-mouse antibodies in dogs bind selectively to different regions of the murine IgG molecule, cross-react with IgG from different species, and consist of all major antibody classes present in canine serum (IgA, IgG and IgM). The antibody characteristics varied among individuals and their prevalence differed between two dog breeds. The selective binding to different IgG regions suggests that the antibodies might not originate from immunization through exposure to mice or other species. These findings show that canine anti-mouse antibodies are highly heterogeneous in nature and therefore require a combination of strategies to be counteracted.
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- Daniel Bergman
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 750 07, Sweden.
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 751 85, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 750 07, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 750 07, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 750 07, Sweden
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Recent advances in immunodiagnostics based on biosensor technologies-from central laboratory to the point of care. Anal Bioanal Chem 2019; 411:7607-7621. [PMID: 31152226 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-01915-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Immunological methods are widely applied in medical diagnostics for the detection and quantification of a plethora of analytes. Associated analytical challenges usually require these assays to be performed in a central laboratory. During the last several years, however, the clinical demand for rapid immunodiagnostics to be performed in the immediate proximity of the patient has been constantly increasing. Biosensors constitute one of the key technologies enabling the necessary, yet challenging transition of immunodiagnostic tests from the central laboratory to the point of care. This review is intended to provide insights into the current state of this transition process with a focus on the role of biosensor-based systems. To begin with, an overview on standard immunodiagnostic tests presently employed in the central laboratory and at the point of care is given. The review then moves on to demonstrate how biosensor technologies are reshaping this landscape. Single analyte as well as multiplexed immunosensors applicable to point of care scenarios are presented. A section on the areas of clinical application then creates the bridge to day-to-day diagnostic practice. Finally, the depicted developments are critically weighed and future perspectives discussed in order to give the reader a firm idea on the forthcoming trends to be expected in this diagnostic field.
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Bowen R, Rieta R, Joshi R, Lee RC. Falsely high sirolimus concentrations due to everolimus cross-reactivity in the Siemens sirolimus immunoassay: Corrective actions implemented. Clin Chim Acta 2019; 489:162-163. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2017.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Clerico A, Belloni L, Carrozza C, Correale M, Dittadi R, Dotti C, Fortunato A, Vignati G, Zucchelli GC, Migliardi M. A Black Swan in clinical laboratory practice: the analytical error due to interferences in immunoassay methods. Clin Chem Lab Med 2018; 56:397-402. [PMID: 29220884 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2017-0881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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It is well known that the results of immunoassay methods can be affected by specific or non-specific interferences, ranging from 0.4% to 4.0%. The presence of interference may greatly compromise the accuracy of immunoassay analyses causing an error in the measurement, producing false-positive or false-negative results. From a clinical point of view, these analytical errors may have serious implications for patient care because they can cause misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment. Unfortunately, it is a very difficult task to identify the irregular analytical errors related to immunoassay methods because they are not detectable by normal laboratory quality control procedures, are reproducible within the test system, may be clinically plausible and are relatively rare. The first line of defense against erroneous results is to use in laboratory practice only immunoassay systems with the highest level of robustness against interference. The second line of defense is always taking into account the possibility of interference in immunoassay results. A correct approach should be addressed on identification of samples at high risk of interference. The attainment of this goal requires a critical review of the test result in relation to patient's clinical conditions and literature data, taking into account the analytical characteristics of the immunoassay system. The experts in immunoassay systems should make every effort to find some specific and reliable quality indicators for irregular analytical errors in order to better detect and monitor erroneous immunoassay results due to specific or non-specific interferences.
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- Aldo Clerico
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Cell Biology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fondazione CNR Toscana G. Monasterio, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Via Trieste 41, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di laboratorio, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova - IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Laboratorio Analisi 1, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", Roma, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, IRCCS De Bellis, Castellana Grotte, Bari, Italy
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- Medicina di Laboratorio, Ospedale dell'Angelo ULSS 3 Serenissima, Mestre, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di laboratorio, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova - IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- U.O.C. Patologia Clinica, ASUR Marche Area Vasta 5, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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- S.C. Laboratorio Analisi, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino, Torino, Italy
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Bergman D, Larsson A, Hansson-Hamlin H, Svensson A, Holst BS. Prevalence of interfering antibodies in dogs and cats evaluated using a species-independent assay. Vet Clin Pathol 2018; 47:205-212. [PMID: 29902338 DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interfering antibodies in human serum and plasma are known to react with mammalian antibodies in immunoassays and cause false-positive test results. Although this phenomenon was recently shown in companion animals, knowledge regarding immunoassay interference in veterinary medicine is very limited. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to set up a species-independent immunoassay procedure to detect interference in serum samples, to screen for interference in a cross-section of canine and feline patient samples from an animal hospital, and to determine if the detected interference could be neutralized using an immunoassay based on nonmammalian reagents. METHODS A 2-site sandwich-type interference assay was set up using commercially available mouse reagents. A total of 369 serum samples from 320 dogs and 263 samples from 218 cats were analyzed using the interference assay. Multiple samples were submitted from 36 dogs and 39 cats. Nineteen samples identified as interference-positive were analyzed in an assay using chicken antibodies. RESULTS Interference was detected in samples from 28 dogs (9%) and 10 cats (5%) screened with the interference assay. Except for 1 cat, consistent results were obtained for all 75 dogs and cats that submitted more than 1 sample. The interference was eliminated when analyzed in the chicken-based assay (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Substances with reactivity toward mouse IgG can be detected in serum samples from dog and cat patients using a 2-site interference assay. The detected substances are most likely interfering antibodies, possibly originating from immunization with other mammalian species.
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- Daniel Bergman
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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Caviedes-Bucheli J, Rios-Osorio N, Rey-Rojas M, Laguna-Rivero F, Azuero-Holguin MM, Diaz LE, Curtidor H, Castaneda-Ramirez JJ, Munoz HR. Substance P and Calcitonin gene-related peptide expression in human periodontal ligament after root canal preparation with Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, XP EndoShaper and hand files. Int Endod J 2018; 51:1358-1366. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- J. Caviedes-Bucheli
- Centro de Investigaciones Odontologicas; Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Bogota Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department; Institucion Universitaria Colegios de Colombia; Bogota Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department; Institucion Universitaria Colegios de Colombia; Bogota Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department; Institucion Universitaria Colegios de Colombia; Bogota Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones Odontologicas; Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Bogota Colombia
- Postgraduate Endodontics Department; Institucion Universitaria Colegios de Colombia; Bogota Colombia
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- Engineer School; Universidad de La Sabana; Chia Colombia
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- Postgraduate Endodontics Department; Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala; Guatemala City Guatemala
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Ward G, Simpson A, Boscato L, Hickman PE. The investigation of interferences in immunoassay. Clin Biochem 2017; 50:1306-1311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Ismail AA. The effects of repeated freeze-thaw cycles on endocrine parameters in plasma and serum. Ann Clin Biochem 2017; 54:622-623. [PMID: 28372465 DOI: 10.1177/0004563217706090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A laboratory test has three phases, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical. The purpose of this review is to highlight an issue concerning the analytical phase of one of the most widely deployed groups of in vitro diagnostic tests using a common technology - namely immunoassay.Immunoassay entails an inherently high error rate and, therefore, has the potential for inaccurate and misleading results susceptible to misinterpretation and/or diagnostic misapplication by clinicians. An approach based on Bayesian inference (without mathematics or equations) - illustrated by examples - is presented; this may help clinicians in discerning potentially erroneous results even when they appear plausible and not unreasonable.Essentially, false positive results are most likely to occur when the disease prevalence/incidence is low. False negative results become more prominent when the prevalence/incidence of disease increases. When concern is raised, available follow-up laboratory tests should be initiated to establish with confidence the diagnostic reliability or unreliability of such results.
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Ismail AAA. The insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) as a cause of hypoglycaemia: an update on the pathophysiology, biochemical investigations and diagnosis. Clin Chem Lab Med 2017; 54:1715-1724. [PMID: 27071154 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2015-1255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) is considered to be very rare in Caucasians. Understanding its pathophysiology is paramount in (a) appreciating its potential impact on analyses of pancreatic hormones and (b) explaining its highly variable clinical manifestations in non-diabetic, non-acutely ill patients with indeterminate hypoglycaemia. The underlying aetiology of IAS is the presence of variable affinity/avidity endogenous insulin antibodies in significant amounts. The two types of insulin antibodies namely antibodies which bind insulin and/or proinsulin(s) and receptor antibodies (insulin mimetic) will be discussed. Their biochemical and immunological roles in causing hypoglycaemia will be highlighted. Clinical manifestations of IAS can vary from mild and transient to spontaneous, severe and protracted hypoglycaemia necessitating in extreme cases plasmapheresis for glycaemic control. Antibodies of IAS can interfere in pancreatic immunoassay tests causing erroneous and potentially misleading results. Thorough testing for endogenous insulin antibodies must be considered in the investigations of non-diabetic, non-acutely ill patients with indeterminate and/or unexplained hypoglycaemia.
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Beato-Víbora PI, Alejo-González S. Avoiding Misdiagnosis Due to Antibody Interference with Serum Free Thyroxin. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2017; 15:e37792. [PMID: 28835757 PMCID: PMC5554610 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.37792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Revised: 10/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interfering antibodies are capable of causing potentially misleading results in automated thyroid hormone immunoassays. CASE PRESENTATION We report the case of a 46- year-old female patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism in chronic replacement treatment with levothyroxine who was presented 8 years after diagnosis with a thyroid function test showing an increased level of TSH and a very high level of FT4. Interference in the laboratory serum free thyroxin (FT4) test was suspected, due to the lack of symptoms of hyperthyroidism and a different immunoassay platform confirmed a low FT4 result. The discrepancy between the two results was explained by the presence of antiT4-autoantibodies. CONCLUSIONS Antibody interference with serum free thyroxine must be considered when clinical findings and laboratory results show discrepancies.
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- Pilar I Beato-Víbora
- Department of Endocrinology, Badajoz University Hospital, Badajoz, Spain
- Corresponding author: Pilar I Beato-Víbora, Department of Endocrinology, Badajoz University Hospital, Badajoz, Spain. E-mail:
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- Department of Biochemistry, Badajoz University Hospital, Badajoz, Spain
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Nguyen J, Thachil R, Vyas N, Marino T. Falsely elevated troponin: rare occurrence or future problem. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2016; 6:32952. [PMID: 27987279 PMCID: PMC5161788 DOI: 10.3402/jchimp.v6.32952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Troponins are known to be released in response to cardiac damage and therefore are the biomarkers of choice for the early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), improving outcome in patients presenting with chest pain. However, false results can occur due to interference from other substances in the blood. Case A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of alcohol abuse, hypertension, and coronary artery bypass graft at age 34 with normal stress test 2 years before presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining of 1 day of non-exertional chest pain with radiation to the neck and left arm. His troponin was elevated to 5 ng/mL in two samples drawn 12 h apart, with normal CK-MB. Renal function was normal. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed normal sinus rhythm with no ST elevations or depressions. He underwent cardiac catheterization which showed no obstructive lesions. Five years later, he returned to the ED with abdominal pain and shortness of breath. Troponin was elevated and showed no signs of downtrend on repeat every 6 h. ECG was unchanged from 5 years before. He was discharged with a follow-up cardiac computed tomography (CT). Troponin was measured on the day of his scan and remained elevated; he was asymptomatic. Cardiac CT showed unremarkable coronaries and bypass grafts. Given persistently positive troponin in the setting of minimal to no symptoms, he was thought to have falsely elevated troponins. Centrifugation and 2:1 dilution of the sample resulted in the same general value, respectively. Rheumatoid factor and heterophile antibodies were negative. When his blood sample was sent to a different hospital utilizing a three-site immunoassay method, the value was found zero. Discussion Cardiac troponins (cTn) are structural proteins unique to the heart, not expressed outside of cardiac tissue and have high sensitivity and specificity for myocardial damage. Therefore, it is the test of choice for the diagnosis of AMI. When an increased troponin value is encountered in the absence of myocardial infarction, other etiologies should be explored, including vasculitis, drug abuse, myocarditis, pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and renal failure. If the clinical picture is not consistent with the elevated lab value, it is necessary to think of other causes, including false-positive results. The prevalence of this type of interference is likely to worsen in the future because of the emergence of immunotherapy in the treatment of a wide range of conditions and the use of radiolabeled antibodies in diagnosis using immunoscintigraphic procedures. Therefore, it is important to consider this as part of the differential.
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- James Nguyen
- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst), Queens, NY, USA;
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- Department of Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst), Queens, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Point-of-Care Pregnancy Testing. POINT OF CARE 2016. [DOI: 10.1097/poc.0000000000000112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang H, Bi X, Xu L, Li Y. Negative interference by rheumatoid factor in alpha-fetoprotein chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. Ann Clin Biochem 2016; 54:55-59. [PMID: 27073029 DOI: 10.1177/0004563216636646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Rheumatoid factor causes positive interference in multiple immunoassays. Recently, negative interference has also been found in immunoassays in the presence of rheumatoid factor. The chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay is widely used to determine serum alpha-fetoprotein. However, it is not clear whether the presence of rheumatoid factor in the serum causes interference in the chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay of alpha-fetoprotein. Methods Serum alpha-fetoprotein was determined using the ARCHITECT alpha-fetoprotein assay. The estimation of alpha-fetoprotein recovery was carried out in samples prepared by diluting high-concentration alpha-fetoprotein serum with rheumatoid factor-positive or rheumatoid factor-negative serum. Paramagnetic microparticles coated with hepatitis B surface antigen-anti-HBs complexes were used to remove rheumatoid factor from the serum. Results The average recovery of alpha-fetoprotein was 88.4% and 93.8% in the rheumatoid factor-positive and rheumatoid factor-negative serum samples, respectively. The recovery of alpha-fetoprotein was significantly lower in the rheumatoid factor-positive serum samples than in the rheumatoid factor-negative serum samples. In two of five rheumatoid factor-positive samples, a large difference was found (9.8%) between the average alpha-fetoprotein recoveries in the serially diluted and initial recoveries. Fourteen rheumatoid factor-positive serum samples were pretreated with hepatitis B surface antigen-anti-HBs complex-coated paramagnetic microparticles. The alpha-fetoprotein concentrations measured in the pretreated samples increased significantly. Conclusions It was concluded that the alpha-fetoprotein chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay is susceptible to interference by rheumatoid factor, leading to significantly lower results. Eliminating the incidence of negative interference from rheumatoid factor should be an important goal for immunoassay providers. In the meantime, laboratorians must remain alert to the negative interference by rheumatoid factor, and in some cases, pretreat rheumatoid factor-positive samples with blocking or absorbing reagents.
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- Hui Wang
- 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- 2 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Yao H, Rayburn ER, Shi Q, Gao L, Hu W, Li H. FDA-approved drugs that interfere with laboratory tests: A systematic search of US drug labels. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2016; 54:1-17. [PMID: 27193822 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2016.1191425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Drug-related laboratory test interference or drug/laboratory test interactions (DLTI) are a major source of laboratory errors. DLTI is of concern with regard to both the clinical diagnosis and the monitoring of patients. Although there have been numerous reports about specific drugs that interfere with laboratory tests, there has not been a recent review on the topic. We herein provide a review of the known DLTI of US FDA-approved drugs based on a systematic search of DailyMed, a website containing the labels of US FDA-approved drugs. The labels for all human single-ingredient prescription drugs included in the database (1368) were searched using stemmed keywords and were manually reviewed for their relevance to DLTI. A total of 134 labels were positive, which indicated that the drug interferes with at least one clinical laboratory test. Antibacterial agents, psychotropic drugs and contrast media are the classes of drugs most likely to lead to DLTI. Urine was the clinical sample most frequently affected by DLTI. The FDA drug label is a source of information for studies of DLTI, although information is still lacking for most drugs, and additional improvements are needed for many of the existing records. Medical professionals, clinicians and laboratory staff should keep these possible interactions in mind when interpreting the results of laboratory tests, and should ensure that they obtain a complete and accurate record of all drugs being used by patients in order to anticipate potential DLTI. The development of a reporting system to address potential DLTI is warranted.
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- Hui Yao
- a Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine , Nantong Maternity and Child Health Hospital , Nantong , P.R. China
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- b CLIA Laboratory Director (various laboratories) , Birmingham , AL , USA , and
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- c Division of Systems Biology , National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine , Nantong Maternity and Child Health Hospital , Nantong , P.R. China
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- a Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine , Nantong Maternity and Child Health Hospital , Nantong , P.R. China
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- a Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine , Nantong Maternity and Child Health Hospital , Nantong , P.R. China
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Zaslavsky BY, Uversky VN, Chait A. Analytical applications of partitioning in aqueous two-phase systems: Exploring protein structural changes and protein–partner interactions in vitro and in vivo by solvent interaction analysis method. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2016; 1864:622-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2016.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Pu J, Hu X, Liao J, Li YW, Qin JL, Xie YL, Zhan CG, Yang XL, Liao F. Achievement of linear response for competitive bioaffinity assays of ligands: criteria of optimized interaction systems. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra06426d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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For a linear response, an optimized competitive bioaffinity assay of a ligand requiresCRT> 3 ×CPT,CPT> 50 ×KdR, andKdR> 260 ×KdX(CRTandCPTare concentrations of the probe and protein whileKdXandKdRareKdfor the ligand and probe, respectively).
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- J. Pu
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Central Laboratory
- Yongchuan Hospital
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 402160
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Molecular Modeling and Biopharmaceutical Center
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- University of Kentucky
- Lexington
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of the Education Ministry
- College of Laboratory Medicine
- Chongqing Medical University
- Chongqing 400016
- China
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Bowen RA, Kim SC, Sattayapiwat A, Austria-Esguerra V, Zare RN. Performance of chemically modified plastic blood collection tubes. Clin Biochem 2016; 49:90-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Parmar MS. Pseudohyperthyroxinemia in a hypothyroid patient secondary to chronic phlegmon. Diagnosis (Berl) 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/dx-2015-0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Elevated free thyroxine could be primary or secondary, endogenous or exogenous and often presents with symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Thyroxine levels are low in hypothyroidism, where the individual requires exogenous supplementation to maintain a euthyroid state. However, thyroxine levels may be elevated in a hypothyroid patient because of over-supplementation/over-suppression with exogenous agent(s) or secondary to other pathologies and rarely, laboratory error or assay interference may cause alteration in the levels of the thyroid hormones.
Case report: A 44-year-old man with well controlled hypothyroidism was referred for assessment of markedly elevated TSH and free thyroxine levels with low free T3. Clinically the patient was hypothyroid with symptoms of fatigue and weight gain of 30 pounds over the past 3-months and the TSH levels were consistent with marked hypothyroidism. However, free thyrxoine was markedly elevated, opposite of what to be expected. A systematic evaluation, presented here, was helpful in the diagnosis of pseudohyperthyroxinemia secondary to assay interferences in a timely fashion, avoiding unnecessary further investigations.
Conclusions: Interference in immunoassays is an important clinical problem that is underestimated and can have important clinical consequences. It is important to recognize the possibility of such interferences early in the diagnostic process and to implement protocols to identify these whenever possible, in a timely fashion, to prevent untoward consequences. Vigilance by both the clinician and the laboratory staff is important.
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- Malvinder S. Parmar
- Clinical Sciences Division, Northern Ontario Medical School, Ontario, Canada
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Ismail AAA. Insulin analogues as a new example of interference in insulin assays. Ann Clin Biochem 2015; 53:181-2. [DOI: 10.1177/0004563215590165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Adel AA Ismail
- Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry and Chemical Endocrinology (RTD), Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
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Schumacher S, Muekusch S, Seitz H. Up-to-Date Applications of Microarrays and Their Way to Commercialization. MICROARRAYS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2015; 4:196-213. [PMID: 27600220 PMCID: PMC4996390 DOI: 10.3390/microarrays4020196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review addresses up-to-date applications of Protein Microarrays. Protein Microarrays play a significant role in basic research as well as in clinical applications and are applicable in a lot of fields, e.g., DNA, proteins and small molecules. Additionally they are on the way to enter clinics in routine diagnostics. Protein Microarrays can be powerful tools to improve healthcare. An overview of basic characteristics to mediate essential knowledge of this technique is given. To reach this goal, some challenges still have to be addressed. A few applications of Protein Microarrays in a medical context are shown. Finally, an outlook, where the potential of Protein Microarrays is depicted and speculations how the future of Protein Microarrays will look like are made.
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- Sarah Schumacher
- Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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