[Role of clinical data in NST: from the viewpoint of the clinical laboratory].
Serum albumin (Alb) sampling is used for patients who object to screening by NST. As Alb is decreased by malnutrition, it is available for nutritional assessment, reflecting the long-term nutritive condition. Recently, Alb was correlated with nutritional assessment proteins with RTP, like RBP, TTR and Tf. We recently set up a screening line of Alb < or =3.0g/dl; however, we will gradually elevate it to < or =3.5g/dl. The role of the medical technologist is to estimate the number of patients with < or =3.5g/dl, and investigate correlations between the Alb concentration and other markers, including ChE, TTR, TP and CRP.
Namba
Shunji
S
Department of Clinical Laboratory, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Ota-ku, Tokyo.
Ujiie
Shinji
S
Yamashita
Chisato
C
Inada
Yoshinobu
Y
Washizawa
Naohiro
N
Morita
Toshisuke
T
D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D018529:Nutritional Support; D010348:Patient Care Team; D024382:Professional Role; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis
D015415:Biomarkers; D012709:Serum Albumin