Publications by authors named "Nilhan Nurlu"
Aim: Measuring uncertainty (MU) is crucial to ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory results. This study compares the ISO 20914 and Nordtest guidelines to analyze the MU values for 20 clinical chemistry analytes over six months.
Methods: The researchers calculated MU components, including within-laboratory reproducibility (Rw), laboratory analytical performance bias ((bias)), and combined standard uncertainty (), based on internal quality control and external quality assessment data.
Background: We aimed to compare the Sarstedt S-Monovette serum gel tube and the BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Serum Separator Tube II (SST II) Advance based on technical specifications and tests results.
Methods: One hundred and twenty volunteers were included in the technical evaluation and 42 of 120 volunteers in the clinical evaluation. Blood was collected into S-Monovette, and SST II.
Background: The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Working Group for Preanalytical Phase (WG-PRE) have recommended an algorithm based on the reference change value (RCV) to evaluate hemolysis. We utilized this algorithm to analyze hemolysis-sensitive parameters.
Methods: Two tubes of blood were collected from each of the 10 participants, one of which was subjected to mechanical trauma while the other was centrifuged directly.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the connection between laboratory parameters (like NLR, CRP, and others) and severe COVID-19 outcomes, analyzing data from 743 hospitalized patients between March and May 2020.
- The analysis revealed that factors like NLR and CRP significantly influence patient survival, with NLR demonstrating the highest predictive power for mortality.
- The findings suggest that considering NLR, CRP, and a patient's age can help predict COVID-19 prognosis and inform treatment strategies.
Objective: We aimed to investigate whether soluble CD40 ligand (CD40L) levels are higher in patients with isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE) compared to patients with angiographically normal coronary arteries and those with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
Materials And Methods: In all, 55 patients with isolated CAE without stenosis, 55 with stable CAD, and 55 control participants with angiographically normal coronary arteries were included. The CAE severity was determined according to the Markis classification.
Background: To investigate the possible effects of repeated sevoflurane and desflurane anesthesia on hepatocellular system by evaluating the free radical metabolism, hepatocellular enzymes and histopatholgical changes in rats.
Methods: Four groups of animals were studied. Sevoflurane 2% (v/v) and desflurane 6% (v/v) in air/O2 were administered to animals in group II (n=9) and III (n=9) respectively.
Background: Miscarriage (early pregnancy failure) is a pregnancy-related disease, the pathophysiology of which is still not completely understood. Lipid peroxidation and alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities may be of importance in the pathogenesis of this disorder. This study was planned to investigate the possible relation between free radical scavenging enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation levels in placenta tissues with miscarriage.
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