Metabolic control in type 2 diabetes is associated with sulfonylurea receptor-1 (SUR-1) but not with KCNJ11 polymorphisms.

Background And Aims: Sulfonylureas are hypoglycemic agents used for promotion of insulin secretion in type 2 diabetics (T2D). They bind to sulfonylurea receptor-1 (SUR-1), which is a functional subunit of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel (K(ATP)). The other component of the potassium channel is Kir6.

Efficiency of test report delivery to the requesting physician in an outpatient setting: an observational study.

Background: Clinical laboratories accredited according to ISO 15189 quality standards are obliged to implement and continuously monitor quality indicators for evaluation of the laboratory's contribution to patient care. Reporting laboratory results to the requesting physician is one important phase of the clinical laboratory testing process. Failure to report results may indicate the ineffectiveness of the laboratory service.