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Objective: To evaluate the consistency between total vitamin B12 and holotranscobalamin (holoTC) measurement results by analyzing holoTC levels in patients with total vitamin B12 deficiency.
Material and Methods: HoloTC level was analyzed by...
Objective: Vitamin B12 has important functions in the body. Its deficiency results in hematological and neurological impairments. Unless the deficiency status treated on early stage this neurological degenerations become permanent. Some studies have shown that the vitamin...
Objective: Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disorder occur with destruction of melanocytes, a common skin disease. We aimed to investigate ferritin, vitamin B12 and folic acid levels in patients with vitiligo in Usak region.
Material and Methods:...
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine serum B12 and folic acid reference values that can be used in our hospital district population.
Materials and Methods: 300 healthy individuals were chosen according to CLSI Approved Guideline C28-A....
Objective: Elevated levels of serum beta-2 microglobulin can be expected in megaloblastic anemias due to defective DNA sythesis, increased ineffective eryhropoesis and increased cell turnover.
Materials and Methods: 64 cases of megaoloblastic anemia due...
Aim: Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by transient reduction in blood supply through the small arteries in the hands and feet. Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon accompanies collagen vascular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. The relationship between...
Objective: It is unclear whether there is a relationship between lithium administration and folate and vitamin B12metab olism.
Materials and Methods: We compared retrospectively serum B12, and serum folate concentrations in patients receiving and not...
Objective: Increasing the role of laboratories in the diagnosis processes is associated with a growing number of the requested laboratory tests. However, this situation is considered as time consuming and also accompanied by an increase in costs, as well as additional...
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