American Journal of Laboratory Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2020

  • Performance of International External Quality Assessment Scheme Participant Laboratories in Ethiopia (2016-2018)

    Asmare Mekonnen, Ashebir Gurmessa, Adisu Kebede, Shemsu Kedir, Wondimeneh Likinew, Dereje Yenealem

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 131-138
    Received: Aug. 11, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 21, 2020
    Published: Sep. 14, 2020
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    Abstract: The objective of this study is to evaluate international external quality assessment scheme (IEQAS) program participant laboratories in Ethiopia. Acceptable performance was defined as any proficiency testing (PT) score 80% and above. The retrospective PT database was reviewed and analyzed to assess the testing performance of the participating labor... Show More
  • Opportunistic Intestinal Protozoan Infections and Immunological Status of HIV/AIDS Patients in Jalingo Local Government, Taraba State

    Elkanah Obadiah Sambo, Onyeuku Okechukwu Chinwe, Obiorah Sylvester Chibuzor, Elkanah Deborah Sambo, Egeonu Stephen Ugoeze

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 139-143
    Received: Jul. 18, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 19, 2020
    Published: Sep. 21, 2020
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    Abstract: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Opportunistic intestinal protozoans are among the major contributors to the global intestinal parasite load. This study investigated the danger and complication due to intestinal protozoans’ infection among HIV/AIDS patients in Jalingo metropolis. The study also compa... Show More
  • Utilisation of Laboratory Test Results for Patient Management by Clinicians at Two Large Referral Hospitals in Zambia

    Sabe Mwape, Victor Daka, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Kapambwe Mwape, Jay Sikalima, Pipina Anna Vlahakis, Memory Chirambo Kalolekesha, Namaunga Kasumu Chisompola, Victor Chalwe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 144-149
    Received: Sep. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Oct. 05, 2020
    Published: Oct. 14, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Medical laboratory diagnosis is a critical component of patient management in the healthcare setup. Despite the availability of laboratory tests, clinicians may not utilise them to make clinical decisions. We investigated utilsation of laboratory tests for patient management among clinicians at Ndola Teaching Hospital (NTH) and Arthur D... Show More
  • Evolution of Resistance to Fluoroquinolones of Uropathogenic Strains of Escherichia coli Isolated at the University Hospital of Marrakesh, Morocco

    Saida Ed-dyb, Khadija Ait Zirri, Fatima Babokh, Raihane Bahri, Asmaa Lamrani, Nabila Soraa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 150-154
    Received: Sep. 19, 2020
    Accepted: Oct. 16, 2020
    Published: Oct. 27, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infection is a common pathology in practice. The most implicated bacterial species is Escherichia coli. Fluoroquinolones occupy a privileged place among the molecules most prescribed in the treatment of these infections. Objective: determine the fluoroquinolone resistance profile of uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains a... Show More