Search for dissertations about: "specimen handling"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words specimen handling.

  1. 1. Sources of preanalytical error in primary health care : implications for patient safety

    Author : Johan Söderberg; Christine Brulin; Ewa Idvall; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; blood specimen collection; haemolysis; medical errors; phlebotomy; preanalytical; primary health care; quality indicators; quality of health care; questionnaires; specimen handling; Clinical chemistry; Klinisk kemi; medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : Background Venous blood tests constitute an important part in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. However, test results are often viewed as objective values rather than the end result of a complex process. This has clinical importance since most errors arise before the sample reaches the laboratory. READ MORE

  2. 2. The role of FGF23/Klotho in mineral metabolism and chronic kidney disease

    Author : Hannes Olauson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health burden of growing incidence and prevalence. As renal function declines disturbances in mineral metabolism, such as hyperphosphatemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism, inevitably develop. These metabolic changes are closely associated with poor prognosis and survival. READ MORE