American Journal of Laboratory Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2017

  • Effects of Long-Term Simulated Microgravity on Oxidant and Antioxidant Values in the Plasma and Lung Tissues of Rhesus Macaque

    Yang Chen, Ping Wang, Chongyu Xu, Yiling Cai, Huasong Ma

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 14 August 2016
    Accepted: 14 November 2016
    Published: 18 January 2017
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    Abstract: This study evaluated the influence of long-term simulated microgravity on oxidative stress and total antioxidant capacity in the plasma and lung tissues of rhesus macaque (-10℃ head-down tilting). Fifteen healthy male rhesus macaques were randomly divided into groups 1 (control, n=5), groups 2 (head-down tilting for 6 weeks, n=5) and groups 3 (head... Show More
  • Evaluating the HIV-1 Proviral DNA Detection by Use of Real Time PCR from Blood Samples and Dried Blood Spots

    Athicha Mahayotha, Watjana Changthong, Rassame Aomsin, Kantanakon Poiyim

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: 29 January 2017
    Accepted: 21 February 2017
    Published: 7 March 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the HIV-1 Infection Examination by using Real time PCR method from blood samples and Dried Blood Spots (DBS) in order to evaluate the efficiency and readiness of the method. The experimental complies with the requirements of the quality testing standard ISO 15189 which includes the following: comparing the infec... Show More