[The Hypo Ionic Protein Profile (HIPP). Laboratory analytical evaluation in Complementary and Alternative Medicine].
The hypo ionic protein profile (HIPP) is a test based on the reticulo-endothelial index of Sandor. We evaluated the analytical performance of this test by comparing the obtained data in the HIPP to the concentration of some frequently measured specific serum proteins. The alfa euglobulin zone mainly comprises of ceruloplasmin, complement factor 3, apolipoprotein B and haptoglobin. The beta and gamma euglobulin zone reflect the concentration of the immunoglobulins. Since these proteins cannot be distinguished from each other, the diagnostic value of the HIPP will be limited. The HIPP is an outdated and aspecific assay for protein measurements.
Berth
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Algemeen Medisch Laboratorium, Desguinlei 88, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium. mario.berth@aml-lab.be
Stalpaert
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Bosmans
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D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D007162:Immunoproteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D007477:Ions / Q000032:analysis*; D012157:Mononuclear Phagocyte System / Q000502:physiology; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012712:Serum Globulins / Q000737:chemistry*
D007162:Immunoproteins; D007477:Ions; D012712:Serum Globulins