PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION

PERIODICALS

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry  –  Ed. Dr. Edmund Lamb  (published by the Royal Society of Medicine, London).

ACB News   –  Ed. Dr. Jonathan Berg  (published by PRC Associates, Ewell).

ACB Members' Handbook  –  Ed. Dr. Gwyn McCreanor.

BOOKS

Neonatology & Clinical Biochemistry – Anne Green & Imogen Morgan (No Longer Available)

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Clinical Biochemistry – Mike Hallworth & Nigel Capps (No Longer Available)

Intensive Care & Clinical Biochemistry – Peter Gosling, William J Marshall & Michael C Clapham

Primary Care & Laboratory Medicine – James Hooper, Gwyn McCreanor, William J Marshall & Paul Myers

The Association for Clinical Biochemistry – The First Forty Years – Peter Broughton & John Lines

Understanding Accreditation in Laboratory Medicine – David Burnett (No Longer Available)

Clinical Investigations & Statistics in Laboratory Medicine – Richard Jones & Brian Payne

Cancer & Clinical Biochemistry – Peter Pannall & Dusan Kotasek

Liver Disease & Laboratory Medicine – Ian McFarlane, Adrian Bomford & Roy Sherwood

Biochemical Investigations in Laboratory Medicine – Julian Barth, Gary Butler & Peter Hammond.

Poisoning & Laboratory Medicine – Ian Watson & Alex Proudfoot

A Practical Guide to Accreditation in Laboratory Medicine – David Burnett

Neonatology & Laboratory Medicine – Anne Green, Imogen Morgan & Jim Gray.

Diabetes & Laboratory Medicine – Janet Smith & Malcolm Nattrass

Nutrition & Laboratory Medicine – Ruth Ayling & William Marshall

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Laboratory Medicine – Mike Hallworth & Ian Watson

CD ROMS

Thyroid Disorders (No Longer Available)

Acid Base Disorders (No Longer Available)

Protein Cases

Diabetes Cases.

Calcium Cases

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS FROM 1983

Temperature for the determination of enzyme activity in serum and plasma. ACB News Sheet 1983; 238: 8.

Provision of a service for monitoring serum levels of drugs. ACB News Sheet 1983: 238: 8-9.

Penn R, Worthington DJ. Is serum g-glutamyl-transferase a misleading test? Br Med J 1983; 286:531-5.

Rudd BT. Urinary 17-oxogenic and 17-oxosteroids. A case for deletion from the Clinical Chemistry repertoire Ann Clin Biochem 1983; 20: 65-71.

Recommended enzyme methods. ACB News Sheet 1983; 239: 14-18.

Guideline on maintenance, repair and supply of materials for instruments in clinical biochemistry. ACB News Sheet 1983; 240: 11-12,

A code of conduct for the confidentiality of data stored by computers in clinical chemistry laboratories. ACB News Sheet 1983; 240: 12-18.

Evans SE, Durbin GM. Aspects of the physiological and pathological background to neonatal clinical chemistry. Ann Clin Biochem 1983; 20: 193-207.

Worth HGJ. Plasma sodium concentration: bearer of false prophecies? Br Med J 1983;287:567-8.

Annan W, DeBats A, Glenn JH et al. A Guide to Data Processing in Clinical Laboratories. PRC Associates. 1983.

Draft recommendations for the use of molar SI units for the measurement of drug concentrations in biological fluids. ACB News Sheet 1984; 251: 8-13.

Directory of External Quality Assessment Schemes in Clinical Chemistry. Part I DHSS & Part II Commercial and Independently Sponsored Schemes. March 1984.

Ethics in clinical chemistry. ACB News Sheet 1984; 252: 1-7.

Ibid. 1984; 253: 1 9.

Ibid. 1984; 254: 4-8.

Ibid. 1984; 255: 6-9.

Theodossi A, Gazzard BG. Have chemical tests a role in diagnosing malabsorption? Ann Clin Biochem 1984; 21: 153-65.

Ballantyne FC. Role of the clinical biochemistry laboratory in the assessment of the dyslipoproteinaemias. Ann Clin Biochem 1984; 21: 166-75.

Begent RHJ. The value of carcinoembryonic antigen measurement in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1984; 21: 231-8.

Peacock I. Glycosylated haemoglobin: measurement and clinical use. J Clin Path 1984;37:841-51.

Morgan DB. Plasma digoxin: an over-used test? Ann Clin Biochem 1984, 21: 449-52.

Fell GS. Lead toxicity: problems of definition and laboratory evaluation. Ann Clin Biochem 1984; 21: 453-60.

Whicher JT. The role of immunoglobulin assays in clinical medicine. Ann Clin Biochem 1984; 21: 461-6.

Wood P, Groom G, Moore A et al. Progesterone assays: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service. Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 1-24.

Turnell DC. The calibration of total serum bilirubin assays. Ann Clin Biochem 1985;22:217 21.

Burrin JM, Price CP. Measurement of blood glucose. Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 327-42.

Worth HGJ. A comparison of the measurement of sodium and potassium by flame photometry and ion-selective electrode. Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 343-50.

Moore A, Aitken R, Burke C et al. Cortisol assays: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service, Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 435-54.

Woodhead JS, Weeks I. Circulating thyrotrophin as an index of thyroid function. Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 455-9.

Hirst AD, Stevens JF. Electrodes in clinical chemistry. Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 460-88.

Rees LH, Howlett TA. Is it possible to diagnose pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease? Ann Clin Biochem 1985; 22: 550-8.

Hill PG. The measurement of albumin in serum and plasma. Ann Clin Biochem 1985-322:565-78.

Zilva JF. Is unselective biochemical urine testing cost-effective? Br Med J 1985; 291 323-5.

Rudd BT Biochemical tests in medicine: measurement of 17 oxogenic steroids, 17 hydroxy corticosteroids and 17-oxosteroids has been superseded by better tests. Br Med J 1985; 291: 805-6.

Beetham R, Carlyle JE, Hirst AD. The relationship between incubation temperature and instrumentation. ACB News Sheet 1985; 266: 7-10.

Eldridge PH, Beetham R. Recommended procedures for checking wavelength, absorption and linearity calibration and stray light of visible and ultraviolet spectrophotometers. ACB News Sheet 1985; 271: 15-21.

External Quality Assessment Schemes in Clinical Chemistry. Directory of Schemes Available in the United Kingdom. 3rd issue. Joint publication of ACB and DHSS.

Ratcliffe JG,Worth HGJ. Recommended units for reporting drug concentrations in biological fluids. Lancet 1986; 1: 202-3.

Spencer K. Analytical reviews in clinical biochemistry: the estimation of creatinine. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 1-25.

Ismail AAA, Astley P, Burr WA et al. The role of testosterone measurement in the investigation of androgen disorders. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 113-34.

Ismail AAA, Astley P, Cawood M et al. Testosterone assays: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 135-45.

Gosling P. Analytical reviews in clinical biochemistry: calcium measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 146-56.

Burnett D, Woods TF, Jennings RD. Acceptance of values assigned to serum-based calibration materials. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 157-67.

Cavill I, Jacobs A. Worwood M. Diagnostic methods for iron status. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 168-71.

Pearce CJ, Byfield PGH. Free thyroid hormone assays and thyroid function. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 230-7.

Griffiths PD. CK-MB: a valuable test? Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 238-42.

Payne RB. Creatinine clearance: a redundant clinical investigation. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 243-50.

Fraser CG. Analytical goals for glucose analyses. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 379-89.

Ying Foo A, Rosalki SB. Measurement of plasma amylase activity. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 624-37.

Jeffcoate SL, Bacon RRA, Beastall GH et al. Assays for prolactin: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service. Ann Clin Biochem 1986; 23: 638-51.

Marshall WJ, Ballantyne F. Current clinical laboratory practice: Investigation of plasma lipids-which tests and when? Br Med J 1986; 292: 1652-4.

Whicher JT, Calvin J, Riches P, Warren C. The laboratory investigation of paraproteinaemia. Ann Clin, Biochem 1987; 24: 119-32.

Whicher JT Spence CE. Serum protein zone electrophoresis-an outmoded test? Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 133-9.

Fraser CG, Woodford FP. Strategies to modify the test-requesting patterns of clinicians. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 223-31.

Begent RHJ. The value of carcinoembryonic antigen in clinical practice. Br J Hosp Med 1987; 37: 335-338.

Fifeld R, Bird AG, Carter RH, et al. Total IgE and allergen-specific IgE assays: guidelines for the provision of a laboratory service. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 232-245.

Beastall GH, Ferguson YM, O'Reilly D St J, et al. Assays for follicle stimulating and luteinising hormone: guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 246-262.

Marshall WJ, Mitchell PEG. Total parenteral nutrition and the clinical chemistry laboratory. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 327-36.

Chard T. What is happening to placental function tests? Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24:435-439.

Weiner K, The oral glucose tolerance test-an assessment of the quality of performance. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 440-446.

Delves HT Atomic absorption spectroscopy in clinical analysis. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 529-551.

Stewart MJ, Watson ID. Analytical reviews in clinical chemistry: methods for the estimation of salicylate and paracetamol in serum, plasma and urine. Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 552-565.

Penney MD, Walters G., Are osmolality measurements clinically useful? Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 566-571.

Whicher JT, Spence CE. When is serum albumin worth measuring? Ann Clin Biochem 1987; 24: 572-580.

Challand GS, Holland MR (Eds). A guide to gas-liquid and high performance liquid chromatography. PRC Associates. 1987.

Moss D. The standardisation of enzyme activity measurements. Ann Clin Biochem 1988;25:1-3.

Rowe DJF, Watson ID, Williams J et al. The clinical use and measurement of theophylline. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 4-26.

Green A. When and how should we measure plasma ammonia? Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 199-209.

Gray TA, Paterson CR. The clinical value of ionised calcium assays. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 210-219.

Marks V.  Essential considerations in the provision of near-patient testing facilities. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 215: 220-225.

Holmes JKT, Hill PG. Do we still need to measure faecal fat? Br Med_7 1988; 296: 1552.

Campbell IT, Gosling P. Pre-operative biochemical screening: routine urine testing is good enough in patients under 50. Br Med J 1988; 297: 803.

Burrin JM. Quality assurance of hormone assays. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 340-345.

Buckley BM, Russel LJ. The measurement of ionised calcium in blood plasma. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 447-465.

Ratcliffe WA, Carter GD, Dowsett M, et al. Oestradiol assays: applications and guidelines for the provision of a clinical biochemistry service. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 446-483.

Price CP, James DR. Analytical reviews in clinical biochemistry: the measurement of urate. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 484-498.

Butt WR, Blunt SM. The role of the laboratory in the investigation of infertility. Ann Clin Biochem 1988; 25: 601-609.

Price CP, Burrin JM, Nattrass M. Extra-laboratory blood glucose measurement: a policy statement. Diab Med 1988; 5: 705-709.

Hill PG, Moore RA (Ed.) Drugs of abuse screening: the requirements and provision of laboratory service. ACB 1988.

Browning MCK. Analytical goals for quantities used to assess thyrometabolic status. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 1-12.

Studdy PR, Bird R. Serum angiotensin converting enzyme in sarcoidosis - its value in present clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 13-18.

Wilkins MR, Stott RAW, Lewis HM. Atrial natriuretic factor. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 526: 115-118.

Lester E. The clinical value of glycated haemoglobin and glycated plasma proteins.  Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 213-219.

Stewart MJ, Fraser CG. Desirable performance standards for assays of drugs. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 22O-226.

Johnson PJ. Role of the standard 'liver function tests' in current clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 463-471.

Turnbull DM, Bindoff LA. Biochemical investigation of muscle disease. Ann Clin Biochem 1989; 26: 472-476.

Rinsler MG. Computing in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories. ACB News Sheet 1989; 315: 14-16.

Mainwaring-Burton R. Computing in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories, No. 2. ACB News Sheet 1989; 317: I0-12.

McLelland A. Computing in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories, No. 3. ACB News Sheet 1989; 319: 12-14.

Falconer-Smith J, Kay JDS. Computing in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories, No. 4. ACB News Sheet 1989; 319: 16-18.

Bullock DCT, Wheeler MJ. Presentation of performance characteristics of immunological assay systems. ACB News Sheet 1989; 319: 9-12.

Mainwaring-Burton R, Computing in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories, No. 5. ACB News Sheet 1990; 323: 17-20.

Lunec J. Free radicals: their involvement in disease processes. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 173-82.

Rowe DJF, Dawnay A, Watts GF. Microalbuminuria in diabetes mellitus: review and recommendations for the measurement of albumin. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 297-312.

Elder GH, Smith SG, Smyth SJ. Laboratory investigation of porphyries. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 395-412.

Hill RP, Hindle EJ, Howey JEA et al. Recommendations for adopting standard conditions and analytical procedures in the measurement of serum fructosamine concentration. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 413-24.

Thompson EJ, Keir G. Laboratory investigation of cerebrospinal fluid proteins. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 425-35.

Selby C. Sex hormone binding globulin: Origin, function and clinical significance. Ann Clin Biochem 1990; 27: 532-41.

Beastall GH, Cook B, Rustin GJS. A review of the role of established tumour makers. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 5-18.

Ryan MF. The role of magnesium in clinical biochemistry: an overview. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 19-26.

Clapham MCC. Assessment of oxygenation in the critically ill. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 27-33.

Westwood A. The analysis of bilirubin in serum. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 119-30.

Mayne PD, Covar IZ. Calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the premature infant. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 131-42.

Wright JW. Alcohol and the laboratory in the United Kingdom. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 212-217.

Bhatnagar D, Durrington PN. Clinical value of apolipoprotein measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 427-437.

Dawney ABStJ, Hirst AD, Perry DE, Chambers RE. A critical assessment of current analytical methods for the routine assay of serum total protein and recommendations for their improvement. Ann Clin Biochem 1991; 28: 556-567.

Wood PJ. The measurement of parathyroid hormone. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 11-21.

Newman DJ, Henneberry H, Price CP. Particle enhanced light scattering immunoassay. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 22-42.

Thompson D, Milford-Ward A, Whicher JT. The value of acute phase protein measurements in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 123-131.

Taylor AJ,Vadgama P. Analytical Reviews in Clinical Biochemistry: The estimation of urea. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 245-264.

Heely AF, Bangert SK. The neonatal detection of cystic fibrosis by measurement of immunoreactive trypsin in blood. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 361-376.

Taylor A, Walker AW. The measurement of aluminium in clinical samples. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 377-389.

Richmond W. Analytical Reviews in Clinical Biochemistry: The quantitative analysis of cholesterol. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 577-597.

Wenham PR. DNA based techniques in clinical biochemistry: A beginners guide to theory and practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1992; 29: 598-624.

Miller AL. Plasma Bicarbonate assays. Time for a new look. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 233-237.

Bonham JR. The investigation of hypoglycaemia during childhood. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 238-247.

Vadgama P. Biosensors in clinical biochemistry. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 337-340.

Henderson MJ, Dear PRF. Role of the clinical biochemistry laboratory in the management of very low birthweight infants. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 341-354.

Price CP. Multiple forms of human serum alkaline phosphatase: detection and quantitation. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 355-372.

Ellis AR. Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome - can we do better? Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 421-424.

Beetham R, Cattell WR. Proteinuria: pathophysiology, significance and recommendations for measurement in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1993; 30: 425-434.

Rae P, Farrar J, Beckett G, Toft A. Assessment of thyroid status in elderly people. BMJ 1993; 307: 177-180,

lqbal SJ. Vitamin D metabolism and the clinical aspects of measuring metabolites. Ann Clin Biochem 1994; 31: 109-124.

Deacon AC. The measurement of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in urine. Ann Clin Biochem 1994; 31: 215-232.

Lawson N, Chesner I. Tests of exocrine pancreatic function. Ann Clin Biochem 1994; 31: 305-314.

Holt DW, Johnston A, Roberts NB, Tredger JM, Trull AK. Methodological and clinical aspects of cyclosporin monitoring: report of The Association for Clinical Biochemistry task force. Ann Clin Biochem 1994; 31: 420-446.

Gow SM, Turner El, Glasier A. Biochemical assessment of menopausal status and HRT. Ann Clin Biochem 1994; 31: 509-528.

Wallace AM. Analytical support for the detection and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 9-27.

Walker V, Mills GA. Quantitative methods for amino acid analysis in biological fluids. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 28-57.

Samuell C, Kasidas GP. Biochemical investigations in renal stone formers. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 112-122.

Braithwaite RA, Jarvie DR, Minty PSB, Simpson D, Widdop B. Screening for drugs of abuse. 1: Opiates, amphetamines and cocaine. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 123-153.

Foo AY. Amylase measurement - which method? Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 239-243.

Evans K, Laker MF. Intra-individual factors affecting lipid, lipoprotein and apolipoprotein measurement: a review. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 261-280.

Wheeler MJ. The determination of bio-available testosterone. Ann Clin Biochem 1995; 32: 345-357.

Laker MF, Evans K. Analysis of apolipoproteins. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 5-22.

Reglinsky J, Watson ID. An analytical perspective of NMR spectroscopy of biological fluids and cells. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 290-307.

James IT, Walne AJ, Perrett D. The measurement of pyridinium crosslinks: a methodological overview. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 397-420.

Seth J. Standardization of protein hormone immunoassays. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 482-485.

Taylor A. Detection and monitoring of disorders of essential trace elements. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 486-510.

Swaminathan R. & Crook M. Disorders of plasma phosphate and indications for its measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33: 376-396.

Taylor A.  Detection and monitoring for disorders of trace elements. Ann Clin Biochem 1996; 33, 486-510.

Moss DW. Enzyme standardization - the way forward? Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 13-16.

John WG. Glycated haemoglobin analysis. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 17-31.

Honour JW. Steroid profiling. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 32-44.

Taylor A. Measurement of zinc in clinical samples. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 142-150.

Stevens JF, Vadgama P. Infrared analysis in clinical chemistry: its use in the laboratory and in non-invasive near patient testing. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 215-221.

Blumsohn A, Eastell R. The performance and utility of biochemical markers of bone turnover: do we know enough to use them in clinical practice? Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 449-459.

Simpson D, Braithwaite RA, Jarvie DR, Stewart MJ, Walker S, Watson IW, Widdop B. Screening for drugs of abuse (11): cannabinoids, lysergic acid diethylamide, buprenorphine, methadone, barbiturates, benzodiazepines and other drugs. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 460-510.

Goodall SR. Advances in plasma protein standardization. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 582-587.

Bates CJ. Vitamin analysis. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 599-626.

Moore RA. Evidence based clinical biochemistry - a personal view. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 3-7.

Tredger M. & Sherwood RA. The liver: new functional, prognostic and diagnostic tests. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 121-141.

Norman M. Molecular basis, clinical Consequences, and diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 230-246.

Perry LA. & Grossman AB. Role of the laboratory in the investigation of Cushings syndrome. Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 345-359.

Ashby P, Newman DJ, Gow SM.  Clinical application of PTH measurement.  Ann Clin Biochem 1997; 34: 588-598.

Beetham R, Fahie-Wilson MN, Park D. What is the role of CSF spectrophotometry in the diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage? Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 1-4.

Wierzbicki AS. Laboratory investigations by DNA amplification: from research to practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 5-11.

Hirst AD. External quality assurance. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 12-18.

Miles J, Charles P, Riches P.  A review of methods available for the identification of both organ-specific and non-organ-specific autoantibodies. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 19-47.

Trull AK. Therapeutic monitoring of tacrolimus. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 167-180.

Rumley AG, Paterson JR. Analytical aspects of antioxidants and free radical activity in clinical biochemistry. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 181-200.

Stone JE. Urine analysis in the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharide disorders. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 207-225.

Foo Y. & Rosalki SB. Carbohydrate deficient transferrin measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 345-350.

Middle J. Standardization of steroid hormone assays. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 354-363.

Kristiansen J, Christensen JM. Traceability and uncertainty in analytical measurements. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 371-379.

Woodford FP, Whitehead TP. Is measuring of total antioxidant status clinically useful?. Ann Clin Biochem  1998; 35: 48-56.

Payne RB. Renal tubular reabsorption of phosphate (TmP/GFR) indications and interpretation. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 201-206.

Duffy MJ.  Is there evidence for the use of CAl9-9? Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 364-370.

Ryan MF, Barbour H. Magnesium measurement in routine practice.  Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 449-459.

Sturgeon CM, McAllister EJ.  Analysis of hCG: clinical applications and assay requirements. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 460-491.

Whitelaw DC, Gilbey SG.  Insulin Resistance. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 567-583.

Schwarz MJ.  DNA diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 584-610.

Sherwood RA, Pippard MJ, Peters TJ.  Iron homeostasis and the assessment of iron status. Ann Clin Biochem 1998; 35: 693-708.

Keir G, Winchester BG, Clayton P.  Carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndromes: inborn errors of protein glycosylation. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 20-36.

Perrett D.  Capillary electrophoresis in clinical chemistry. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 133-150.

Jeffcoate W.  Assessment of corticosteroid replacement therapy in adults with adrenal insufficiency. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 151-157.

Baldwin DR, Marshall WJ.  Heavy metal poisoning and its laboratory investigation. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 267-300.

Sheehan TMT, Halls DJ.  Measurement of selenium in clinical specimens. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 301-315.

Pittard AJ.  Does blood lactate measurement have a role in the management of the critically ill patient?  Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 401-407.

Penney MD, Oleesky D.  Renal tubular acidosis. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 408-422.

Clark PM. Assays for insulin, proinsulin(s) and C-peptide. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 541-564.

Ismail AA, Snowden N.  Autoantibodies and specific serum proteins in the diagnosis of rheumatological disorders. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 565-578.

Duffy MJ.  CA 15-3 and related mucins as circulatory markers of breast cancer. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 579-586.

Hartland A, Gosling P.  Microalbuminuria: yet another cardiovascular risk factor? Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 700-703.

Selby C.  Interference in immunoassay. Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 36: 704-721.

Gray TA.  Clinical Governance.  Ann Clin Biochem 1999; 37: 9-15.

Duncan A.  Screening for surreptitious laxative abuse. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 1-8.

Richardson T.  Pitfalls in forensic pathology. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 20-44.

Pearson JE, Gill A, Vadgama P.  Analytical aspects of biosensors. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 119-145.

Wallace AM.  Measurement of leptin and leptin binding in the human circulation.  Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 244-252.

Lock RJ, Unsworth DJ. Measurement of immune complexes is not useful in routine clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 253-261.

Cartledge S, Lawson N. Aldosterone and renin measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 262-278.

Walsh JP, Dayan CM. Role of biochemical assessment in management of corticosteroid withdrawal. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 279-288.

Galloway P, McMillan DC, Sattar N. Effect of the inflammatory response on trace element and vitamin status. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 289-297.

Groome NP, Evans LW. Does measurement of inhibin have a clinical role? Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 419-431.

Lee AJ, Hodges S, Eastell R. Measurement of osteocalcin. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 432-446.

Wieringa G. Lipoprotein(a): what’s in a measure? Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 571-580.

Beetham R. Biochemical investigation of suspected rhabdomyolysis. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 581-587.

Lamb EJ, Day AP. New diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus: are we any further forward? Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 588-592.

Rossi GP, Seccia TM, Albertin G, Pessina AC. Measurement of endothelin: clinical and research use. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 608-626.

Rasmussen K, Moller J. Total homocysteine measurement in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 627-648.

Challand GS. Lies, damned lies and algorithms. Ann Clin Biochem 2000; 37: 741-750.

Butler J. Biochemical tests of growth hormone status in short children. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 1-2.

Worwood M. What is the role of genetic testing in the diagnosis of haemochromatosis?  Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 3-19.

Kemp HJ, Parnham A, Tomson CR. Urea kinetic modelling: a measure of dialysis adequacy. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 20-27.

Sagnella GA. Measurement and importance of plasma brain natriuretic peptide and related peptides. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 83-93.

Kelly R, Struthers AD. Are natriuretic peptides clinically useful as markers of heart failure? Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 94-102.

Kay JDS. Communicating with clinicians. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 103-110.

Hill PG. Faecal fat: time to give it up. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 164-167.

Lips CJM, Hoppener JWM, Thijssen JHH. Medullary thyroid carcinoma: role of genetic testing and calcitonin measurement. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 180-187.

Wilkinson H. Clinical Investigation and management of patients with renal stones.  Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 180-187.

Price CP, Allard J, Davies G, Dawnay A, Duffy MJ, France M, Mandarino G, Milford Ward A, Patel B, Sibley P, Sturgeon C. Pre- and post-analytical factors that may influence use of serum prostate specific antigen and its isoforms in a screening programme for prostate cancer. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 188-216.

Wheeler MJ. Automated immunoassay analysers. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 217-229.

Peacey SR, Shalet SM. Insulin-like growth factor 1 measurement in diagnosis and management of acromagaly. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 297-303.

Tarn AC, Lapworth R. Biochemical analysis of pleural fluid: what should we measure? Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 311-322.

 Collinson PO, Boa FG, Gaze DC. Measurement of cardiac troponins. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 423-449.

Cleary M, Walter JH. Assessment of adult phenylketonuria. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 450-458.

Sayer JA, Pearce SHS. Diagnosis and clinical biochemistry of inherited tubulopathies. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 459-470.

Wood P. Growth hormone: its measurement and the need for assay harmonisation. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 471-482.

Whicher J, Bienvenu J, Monneret G. Procalcitonin as an acute phase marker. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 483-493.

Ismail AAA, Barth JH. Endocrinology of gynaecomastia. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 596-607.

Clarke R, Stansbie D. Assessment of homocysteine as a cardiovascular risk factor in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 624-632.

Milford Ward A, Catto JWF, Hamdy FC. Prostate specific antigen: biology, biochemistry and available commercial assays. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 633-651.

Sharpe PC. Biochemical detection and monitoring of alcohol abuse and abstinence. Ann Clin Biochem 2001; 38: 652-664.

Holding S. Current state of screening for Down’s syndrome.  Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 1-11.

Bayly G. HDL-cholesterol and cardiac disease: which table to use? Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 12-21.

Newman DJ. Cystatin C. Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 89-104.

Walker IAL, Nelson-Piercy C, Williamson C. Role of bile acid measurement in pregnancy. Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 105-113.

Kricka L. Stains, labels and detection strategies for nucleic acids assays. Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 114-129.

Blumsohn A, Al Hadari A. Parathyroid hormone: what are we measuring and does it matter? Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 169-172.

Holt DW. Monitoring mycophenolic acid. Ann Clin Biochem 2002; 39: 173-183.

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