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JournalISSN: 1673-4130

International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 

About: International Journal of Laboratory Medicine is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Drug resistance & Genotype. It has an ISSN identifier of 1673-4130. Over the lifetime, 45 publications have been published receiving 85 citations.

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TL;DR: In asymptomatic pregnant women, bacterial vaginosis can be diagnosed reliably by Gram stain, and clinical diagnosis had sensitivity of 56%(95%confidence interval[CI]32%,78%), aspecificity of 96% (95%contidence interval [CI]90%,100%), a positive predictive value of 83%, and a negative predictivevalue of 85%.
Abstract: Objective To compare wet smear and Gram stain diagnoses of bacterial vaginosis among asymptomatic pregnant womenMethods Between September 1,2006 and January 31,2008,asymptomatic women who initiated prenatal care in our obstetric clinics were invited to participateClinical diagnosis that required two of three positive criteria for bacterial vaginosis(vaginal pH,whiff test,and clue cells on wet smear) was compared with Gram stain diagnosis(Bacterial vaginosis score 7—10 by Nugent criteria)Results Population characterstics included an average maternal age of(273±66)years,26 nulliparasThe mean gestational age at entry was(156±76) weeksTwenty-seven percent(18/67) of the study population was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis by definitive Gram stainUsing Gram stain diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis as the standard,clinical diagnosis had sensitivity of 56%(95%confidence interval[CI]32%,78%),aspecificity of 96%(95%contidence interval[CI]90%,100%),a positive predictive value of 83%,and a negative predictive value of 85%Conclusion In asymptomatic pregnant women,bacterial vaginosis can be diagnosed reliably by Gram stain

15 citations

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TL;DR: This study investigates the physicians’ satisfaction of laboratories’ services, in Maternity and Children Hospital in Makkah, to identify strength and possible limitations, which might inform the development plans for more efficient services.
Abstract: Physicians are primary customers of laboratory services and their perception of the provided services is considered an important measure of quality assurance. This study investigates the physicians’ satisfaction of laboratories’ services, in Maternity and Children Hospital in Makkah, to identify strength and possible limitations, which might inform the development plans for more efficient services.

10 citations

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TL;DR: The level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the attitudes toward patients are crucial factors in eradicating the disease.
Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the causative agent of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) that has no cure at present. Recently, medical education is the best tool to prevent the infection. The level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the attitudes toward patients are crucial factors in eradicating the disease.

10 citations

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TL;DR: Urinalysis is an important laboratory exam that gives helpful information for the diagnosis of urinary tract disease and it is important to know the results of this exam.
Abstract: Urinalysis is an important laboratory exam that gives helpful information for the diagnosis of urinary tract disease.

6 citations

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TL;DR: The topic of biobanks is argued by reviewing the most relevant aspects of these centers by reaching a shared agreement and obtaining a universal concordance to achieve and maintain unity and create homogeneous system ofBiobanking.
Abstract: Biobanks are structures used for the preservation of biological samples. These repositories store biospecimens for short or long period of time, depending on the aim for which they are employed. The collections stored inside consist of different types and for each material there's a specific protocol to be followed, in order to keep sample in the best condition as possible. So, a good state is a primary hallmark and its basic to have a well-protected specimen to obtain reliable results fit for clinical purposes and research. In the last years, medical sciences are developing together with the progress of knowledge and skills: the need for new answer to questions about rare and common diseases has greatly contributed to the creation of a network of biobanks which cooperate in Europe and internationally to discover new findings. Therefore, the importance of biobanks is currently considerable. In this article, the topic of biobanks is argued by reviewing the most relevant aspects of these centers. Due to the strategic role of biobanks, the debate on their management and policy is focused on a variety of issues with the aim of reaching a shared agreement and obtaining a universal concordance. Only so, it will possible to achieve and maintain unity and create homogeneous system of biobanking.

4 citations

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20159
20141
20131
20121
201015
20097