Date registered: October 2, 2009
Dec
09
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intra-uterine insemination (IUI) are the most common methods used by fertility clinics. The overall goal of IVF treatment is to increase the number of follicles, prevent premature ovulation (reduce LH) and create the conditions for successful implantation of a fertilized egg. After the clinic has evaluated the couple for several male… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc. has announced that calibration curve stability for most Tosoh AIA assays has been extended to 90 days. Improved calibration curve stability is made possible through Tosoh’s AIA-Pack Unit Dose Test Cup reagent technology. Tosoh’s AIA-PACK test cups are single, unitized cups that utilize a dry reagent format which requires no pre-mixing, no… Continue reading »
Sep
21
The Beta-thalassemia analysis mode on the G7 analyzer is used to confirm the identity of a hemoglobin variant for an HbA1c result and to screen for Beta-thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies. For example, people with thalassemia can develop diabetes and a hemoglobin variant may interfere with their HbA1c result. Also, transfusion patients need to see a… Continue reading »
Sep
21
In many hospitals across the country, coordinating transplant donors and recipients can be a difficult task. Another critical component of dealing with transplant patients is monitoring these patients post-transplant to optimize anti-viral therapy. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that is usually asymptomatic in most healthy individuals, occuring in a latent state. In transplant patients, however,… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Frequent AIA question: When should I calibrate? Calibrations should be performed: – With each new lot number of AIA-PACK Test Cups. – After the defined calibration period has expired. – As QC dictates – When major service has been completed and/or component changed that could affect calibration. – Remember to review all flags Tosoh Technical… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Frequent HPLC Question: Is my SA1c result reportable? It is important to review and question any chromatogram with the following characteristics: – The SA1c is outside the normal range established by your laboratory. – The SA1c peak is not detected – Total Area is outside of the range for your Instrument – An unidentifiable peak… Continue reading »
Sep
21
B12 and folate are typically ordered to help diagnose the cause of macrocytic anemia. It is usually ordered as a follow-up when there is a large number of RBCs and decreased hemoglobin during a routine CBC. A folate test may also help evaluate the general health and nutritional status of a patient with signs of… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Q: What number do I call for instrument and reagent technical assistance? A: Call the toll free number 800 24-TOSOH (800-248-6764). Normal business hours are Mon-Fri 6 AM – 5 PM Pacific Daylight Time. On weekends and after normal business hours, these calls are routed through an answering service, and the call is returned. Q:… Continue reading »
Sep
21
Substances that alter the measurable concentration of the analyte or antibody (Ab) binding result in immunoassay interference. Interferences can be of 2 types – analyte dependent and analyte independent. Analyte independent interferences refer to common interferences like hemolysis, lipemia, effects of anti-coagulant and sample storage. The term pre-analytical variables are commonly used for these types… Continue reading »
