Advances in Clinical Chemistry

Volume 68 in the internationally acclaimed <i>Advances in Clinical Chemistry</i> contains chapters authored by world renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians and research scientists. The serial provides the latest and most up-to-date technologies related to the field of Clinical Chemistry and is the benchmark for novel analytical approaches in the clinical laboratory. <br><br><ul><li>Expertise of international contributors</li><li>Latest cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Comprehensive in scope</li></ul>

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Cover image; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Contributors; Preface; Chapter One: Overview of Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Celiac Disease; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Epidemiology; 3 Clinical Manifestations; 4 Groups at Increased Risk of CD; 5 Genetics; 6 CD Diagnosis: The Tests; 7 Diagnostic Strategies and Guidelines for the Diagnosis of CD; 8 Follow-Up of Patients on a Gluten-Free Diet; 9 Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity; Acknowledgment; Chapter Two: Cystatin C: A Kidney Function Biomarker; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Cystatin C-Structure and Biologic Function

3 Metabolism and Concentration in Body Fluids4 cysC as an Indicator of GFR; 5 Comparison of cysC and Creatinine; 6 Chronic Kidney Disease; 7 cysC Methods; 8 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; Chapter Three: Procalcitonin: Potential Role in Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 How Useful Is Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Infection?; 3 Procalcitonin in Antibiotic Stewardship?; 4 Conclusions; Chapter Four: Manganese Superoxide Dismutase and Oxidative Stress Modulation; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Oxidative Stress: A Brief Review

3 Superoxide Dismutase in Antioxidant…