The Editor's Column 8
Letters to the Editor 12
Evaluation of a Total T3 Assay on the Stratus 14
Fluorometric
Enzyme Immunoassay System
by J.Moore, S.M.Sax, and S.R.Nadkarni
A Total T3 immunoassay offers the advantages of
sensitivity, specificity, and automation with
a throughput rate of 45 samples/h.
Enzymatic Spectrophotometric Determination of Sodium 18
and Potassium Ions in Serum or Urine: A Simple and
Satisfactory Alternative to the Use of Flame
Photometry or Ion-Selective Electrodes
by M.N.Berry, R.D.Mazzachi, and M.J.Peake
This paper reviews the principles and main features of
the authors' enzymatic methods for Na+ and K+ and
demonstrates that their performance in the routine
laboratory compares favorable with current flame
photometry or ion-selective electrode procedures.
Clinical Chemisry - Down Mexico Way 24
by H.G.J.Worth
The goals and accomplishmens of the Mexico Clinical
Chemistry Project are described in detail.
An Innovative Conveyor Belt System for a Clinical 31
Laboratory
by M.Sasaki
A fully automated laboratory system was established
to solve staffing problems and to protect technologists
from exposure to poteentially dangerous samples.
The Laboratory Management of Patients Treated with 34
Digibund
by P.M.Rainey and J.Nobiletti
A digoxin assay is described that can conveniently be
used to approximate total digoxin concentration.
Developing Countries and Clinical Chemistry 39
by P.G.Hill
Problem areas existing for clinical chemistry
laboratories in developing countries are discussed.
Calendar of Meetings 41
IFCC News 43
Edited by P.M.G.Broughton
Laboratory Product Information 45
Advertising Index 46
Book Reviews 47
IUPAC/IFCC Nomenclature for Automated and Mechanized 48
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