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Interpretation of Hormone Levels in Older Patients : Points for Consideration
Joint Authors
Szybowska, Patrycja
Sztefko, Krystyna
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Blood hormone and tumor marker concentrations are usually determined by immunochemical methods which are based on an unique reaction between antigen and assay capture antibody.
Despite the speed and simplicity of assays performance on automatic immunochemistry platforms, the interpretation of final results requires a deep knowledge of method fallibility.
General lack of immunoassays standardization, presence of cross-reacting substances in patient’s sample, limitation of free hormones measurement due to abnormal analyte binding protein concentrations, assay interferences due to patient’s autoantibodies, and heterophilic antibodies, as well as proper interpretation of very low- and very high-sample analyte levels, are the main points discussed in respect to hormones and tumor markers measurement in geriatric population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sztefko, Krystyna& Szybowska, Patrycja. 2012. Interpretation of Hormone Levels in Older Patients : Points for Consideration. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492529
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sztefko, Krystyna& Szybowska, Patrycja. Interpretation of Hormone Levels in Older Patients : Points for Consideration. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492529
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sztefko, Krystyna& Szybowska, Patrycja. Interpretation of Hormone Levels in Older Patients : Points for Consideration. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492529
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492529