Human anti-animal antibodies interference in the Siemens Immulite chemiluminescent insulin immuno-assay: about one case

in Clinica Chimica Acta (2011), 412(7-8), 668-669

Cross-reactivity of 25-hydroxy vitamin D2 from different commercial immunoassays for 25-hydroxy vitamin D: an evaluation without spiked samples.

in Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine : CCLM / FESCC (2011), 49(3), 555-8

Analytical validation of the Liaison Calcitonin_II-Gen (DiaSorin)

in Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine (2011), 49(2), 271-275

Evaluation of Liaison Calcitonin II Gen, a new kit for Calcitonin determination

in Clinical Chemistry (2010, June), 56(S6), 188

Evaluation of the DiaSorin Liaison 1-84 PTH Assay, a new automated immunoassay for the determination of the 3rd Generation PTH

in Clinical Chemistry (2010, June), 56(S6), 56

Measurement uncertainty of 25-OH vitamin D determination with different commercially available kits: impact on the clinical cut offs

in Osteoporosis International (2010), 21

VALIDATION AND ACCURACY PROFILES OF THE LIAISON BAP_OSTASE (DIASORIN), A NEW METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BONE ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

in Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine (2009, June), 47(51),

An unusual interference in parathormone assay caused by anti-goat IgG: a case report.

in Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine (2009), 47(1), 118

Analytical Validation of Diasorin Liaison and Roche Elecsys Methods for the Determination of Osteocalcin

in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (2008, September), 23

La carence en vitamine d chez les femmes enceintes en region liegeoise: un probleme meconnu.

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2008), 63(2), 87-91

We have evaluated the prevalence of the 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25VTD) deficiency in recently pregnant women and new mothers in the area of Liege, Belgium. The study took place in November 2006. Twenty four ... [more ▼]

We have evaluated the prevalence of the 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25VTD) deficiency in recently pregnant women and new mothers in the area of Liege, Belgium. The study took place in November 2006. Twenty four women who underwent a positive pregnancy test and 65 new mothers were enrolled. The level of 25VTD did not differ between the two groups. Only 12% of the pregnant women and 14% of the new mothers (>12 ng/ml) had an optimal level of 25VTD (>30 ng/ ml). We also observed a severe 25VTD deficiency in 21% of pregnant women and 32% of new mothers. Our results showed that more than 80% of pregnant women and new mothers in the area of Liege presented a deficiency in 25VTD. In Belgium, daily vitamin supplementation of pregnant women is common, but the level of vitamin D3 concentration range from 10 microg (400 UI) to zero microg. In our area, vitamin D production in the skin is not always important enough to achieve optimal levels. Our data show that vitamin D supplementation of pregnant women is not enough and that 25VTD deficiency is not diagnosed in this high-risk population. Children born from deficient mothers will present a higher risk of suffering from bone mineral diseases as well as other pathologies, as type 1 diabetes or neurological disorders. Of course, this insufficiency will also have an impact on mother's bone reserve, but these mothers will also be at higher risk for preeclampsia. [less ▲]