Transferrin saturation and screening of genetic hemochromatosis.
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concentration of proteins in Hemoce, whereas the others detected various concentrations in the solution. The Hemoce dilutions and the results obtained after processing these dilutions on different analyzers are shown in Fig. 1. Because Hemoce is itself a mixture of polypeptides, it is inaccurate to say that Hemoce positively interferes with some urine protein methods. Nevertheless, when determining urinary proteins in patients treated with plasma expanders such as Hemoce, analysts should be aware of the method used.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical chemistry
دوره 44 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998