Independent controls add value to qualitative COVID-19 antibody tests.

• Authors : Garrett, Patricia E.¹

Subjects: *IMMUNOGLOBULIN analysis; *EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements; *COVID-19 testing

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p34-38. 3p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on controls for qualitative tests monitoring the accuracy and precision at the cutoff or the medical decision point. Topics include ...

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COVID-19 TEST UPDATES: Current test options offer first wave of virus detection.

Subjects: *CORONAVIRUSES; *POLYMERASE chain reaction; *ROUTINE diagnostic tests

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. May2020, Vol. 52 Issue 5, p34-36. 2p.

• Abstract: The article discusses Covid-19 test updates. Topics include the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) arrived ...

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Possible link between COVID-19 and chronic kidney disease.

Subjects: *ACUTE kidney failure; *HEMODIALYSIS; *HOSPITAL care

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Oct2020, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p6-6. 1/3p.

• Abstract: The article looks at a research by researchers Girish Nadkarni and others published in "Journal of the American Society of Nephrology" which found possible link ...

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The impact of endothelial dysfunction and COVID-19 on hemostasis.

• Authors : Mitsios, John V.¹

Subjects: *THROMBOSIS risk factors; *ANTICOAGULANTS; *BIOMARKERS

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p46-46. 1p.

• Abstract: The article presents the impact of endothelial dysfunction and COVID-19 on hemostasis. Topics include primary role of the endothelium being to ...

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Diagnostic accuracy and reliability remain key in SARS-CoV-2 testing.

• Authors : Callaghan, Emma

Subjects: CORONAVIRUSES; CYTOKINES; CLINICAL pathology

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p18-21. 3p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on accurate diagnostic testing strategies implementing for effective risk stratification, monitoring of treatment, and recovery. Topics include detection of inflammatory ...

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Stroke patients with COVID-19 have increased inflammation, stroke severity and death.

Subjects: *CORONAVIRUS diseases; *STROKE patients; *SYSTEMIC inflammatory response syndrome

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Nov2020, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p7-7. 1/3p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on stroke patients with COVID-19 showing increased inflammation, stroke severity, and death including information on age, ...

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Emerging viruses - The molecular biology behind what, how, when and why.

• Authors : Brunstein, John

Subjects: CORONAVIRUSES; DNA polymerases; EPIDEMICS

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Apr2020, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p50-51. 2p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the emerging viruses and the behind molecular biology. Topics include the Covid-19 emerging at the beginning of 2020 ...

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One mutation of SARS-CoV-2 dominates cases.

Subjects: CORONAVIRUSES; IMMUNITY; MICROBIAL genetics

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Aug2020, Vol. 52 Issue 8, p7-7. 1/4p.

• Abstract: The article highlights the research study of Duke University, and La Jolla Institute on the dominance of G614 variant of SARS-CoV-2 ...

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SARS-CoV-2 infections among healthcare workers may go undetected.

Subjects: PREVENTION of communicable diseases; ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay; IMMUNOGLOBULINS

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Oct2020, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p6-6. 1/3p.

• Abstract: The article looks at a study reported in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) which found high proportion of SARS-CoV-2 infections ...

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Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may diminish over time in mild cases of infection.

Subjects: IMMUNITY; VIRAL antibodies; COVID-19

• Source: MLO: Medical Laboratory Observer. Sep2020, Vol. 52 Issue 9, p7-7. 1/5p.

• Abstract: The article presents the discussion on antibodies against the novel coronavirus being short-lived raising concerns about antibody-based "immunity passports," the potential ...

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