title: Recent advances in measurement of oxalate in biological materials.
abstract: Hyperoxaluria is the predominant risk factor in urinary stone disease. A specific, accurate and reliable oxalate assay for urine and plasma is very important for both the diagnosis and efficient management of patients. A review of the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of oxalate determination is presented and is followed by the authors' recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nath
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Thind
mesh_terms: D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D002845:Chromatography / Q000379:methods; D003124:Colorimetry; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D010070:Oxalates / Q000097:blood* / Q000652:urine*; D010088:Oxidoreductases
chemical_list: D010070:Oxalates; D010088:Oxidoreductases; C020598:oxalate oxidase; D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; C021915:oxalate decarboxylase