Meryem Benamour
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View article: Evaluation of a Point-of-Care N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Assay for Heart Failure Management
Evaluation of a Point-of-Care N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Assay for Heart Failure Management Open
The LumiraDx® NT-proBNP POCT device demonstrates strong potential for HF management by combining rapid results, user-friendly operation, and sampling versatility. While biases at higher NT-proBNP levels warrant further standardi…
View article: Double trouble: Unmasking two hook effects on Siemens Atellica® - Total PSA and total hCG assays
Double trouble: Unmasking two hook effects on Siemens Atellica® - Total PSA and total hCG assays Open
The "hook effect" or "prozone phenomenon" occurs when the concentration of a particular analyte saturates the antibodies used in the test, resulting in falsely low or negative results despite the presence of high analyte concentrations. We…