scholarly journals Kinetics of Dengue Non-Structural Protein 1 Antigen and IgM and IgA Antibodies in Capillary Blood Samples from Confirmed Dengue Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Séverine Matheus ◽  
Bhetty Labeau ◽  
Thai Binh Pham ◽  
Vincent Marechal ◽  
Xavier Deparis ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Getu Abeje ◽  
Woyneshet Gelaye ◽  
Getaneh Alemu

Abstract Background Both capillary and venous blood samples have been interchangeably used for the diagnosis of malaria in Ethiopia. However, Plasmodium parasites are thought to be more concentrated in capillary than in venous blood. Hence, selecting a sample source where parasites are more concentrated is indispensable approach in order to maximize the accuracy of blood film microscopy. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the detection rate and the parasitemia level of Plasmodium species from conventional capillary and venous blood films, and buffy coat preparations. Methods A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from Feburary to March 2020 among 210 febrile patients attending Hamusite health center, northwest Ethiopia. Capillary and venous blood samples were collected and buffy coat was prepared from each sample. Thin and thick blood films were prepared, stained, and examined microscopically following standard protocol. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software version 20 and Med-Calc software version 19.3. Results Capillary blood buffy coat (61/210, 29.0%) had significantly higher detection rate as compared to capillary (48/210, 22.9%) and venous (42/210, 20.0%) blood films (p < 0.001). However, no significant difference was observed between capillary and venous blood films (p = 0.070) in detecting Plasmodium species. The highest and the lowest mean asexual stage parasite counts were found in capillary blood buffy coat (4692.88) and venous blood (631.43) films, respectively showing significant variations (p < 0.001). Mean gametocyte count was also highest in capillary blood buffy coat (3958.44). As compared to capillary blood buffy coat, the sensitivity of venous blood buffy coat, capillary blood film and venous blood film were 73.8, 78.7, 68.9%, respectively. Conclusion Capillary blood buffy coat samples showed the highest sensitivity in detecting and quantitating malaria parasites that its use should be promoted in clinical settings. However, conventional capillary and venous blood films could be used interchangeably.


2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110247
Author(s):  
Eda Ergin ◽  
Ayten Zaybak

The purpose of this study is to compare whether or not there is a difference between venous and capillary blood samples in blood glucose measurements and investigate the effects of different aseptic methods used in skin cleaning before collecting blood samples on measurement results. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with 109 patients. The capillary first and second blood drop values taken from the patients after fasting and at 2 hours following 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and capillary and venous blood glucose values were compared. There was no significant difference between the median venous blood glucose value and the capillary second blood drop value taken after wiping the finger with alcohol. There was no significant difference between the first and second blood drop values of capillary blood glucose 2 hours after OGTT.


Author(s):  
I. W. Percy-Robb ◽  
R. S. McMaster ◽  
A. D. B. Harrower ◽  
L. J. P. Duncan

The ‘Dextrostix’-reflectance meter system for blood glucose analysis has been evaluated using a blood glucose reference method. A high degree of concordance between the two methods was obtained when analyses were performed by skilled laboratory staff on venous blood samples containing fluoride, with a 75 s contact time. Skilled laboratory staff performed significantly better than unskilled staff. Capillary blood glucose concentrations correlated poorly with concentrations in venous blood samples taken at the same time as the capillary blood.


Author(s):  
Ha Nui Kim ◽  
Soo-Young Yoon

Abstract Objectives The accuracy of point-of-care blood glucometers in the detection and evaluation of neonatal hypoglycemia is a concern. This study compared the performance of three i-SENS glucometers with that of the YSI 2300 STAT Plus Analyzer, which was used as a reference. Methods The leftover neonatal capillary blood samples of 319 patients were used in this study. The evaluation process and accuracy performance criteria were based on the International Organization for Standardization 15197:2013 guidelines. The evaluation involved three i-SENS glucometers (BAROzen H Expert plus, CareSens PRO, and CareSens H Beat) and the ACCU-CHEK® Inform II glucometer. Results The accuracy evaluation yielded acceptable results as follows: a) 100 and 100% for BAROzen H Expert plus; 99.8 and 100% for CareSens PRO; 98.7%, and 97.2% for CareSens H Beat glucometers were within the range of ±0.8 mmol/L (15 mg/dL) and ±15% of the average reference values at glucose concentrations <5.55 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) and ≥5.55 mmol/L (100 mg/dL), respectively, and b) all estimated glucose values (100%) were within the zones A and B of Consensus Error Grid for all three i-SENS glucometers. There was good correlation between the glucose values estimated by the glucometers and the reference values (R>0.990). Conclusions This study demonstrated that i-SENS glucometers exhibit acceptable performance and can be used as effective point-of-care devices in neonates.


2019 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 3737-3744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Saito ◽  
Satoko Ueno ◽  
Akira Nakayama ◽  
Shin-ichiro Nitta ◽  
Koji Arai ◽  
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1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Tanaka ◽  
N. Kobayashi ◽  
T. Takeuchi ◽  
M. Takada ◽  
T. Haekawa

The kinetics of antithrombin III(AT III) in dogs were studied using I-125-labelled AT III and Se-75-methionine. As reported at the last meeting of ISH, the plasma half-life of AT III was 1.7±0.2 days in normal 5 control dogs. The double i.v. administration of 200 ug/ltg of endotoxin and the single i.v. administration of 1 mg/kg of endotoxin resulted in 30% decrease of plasma AT III, 60% decrease of coagulation Factors (I, II, V, VII, VIII, IX), the shortening of plasma half-life of AT III to 1.4 days and the increase of J3u values, suggesting increase of the synthesis rate of AT III. Then, the synthesis of AT III was studied directly using Se-75-methionine. After i.v. injection of Se-75-methionine, blood samples were obtained. One ml of sample plasma was incubated for 24 hrs with 1 ml of anti-AT III antiserum, which was produied in rabbits and the radioactivity of the precipitates were determined. About 80% of AT III was recovered in the precipitates by this method. The maximum radioactivity was obtained 18 hrs after injection of Se-75-methionine, and 0.27 % of total injected Se-75-methionine were utilized to the production of AT III.These results indicates that; 1. Endotoxin accelerates the metabolism of AT III. 2. The analysis of AT III production is possible using Se-75-methionine as a tracer.


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