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    29 February 2020, Volume 35 Issue 2
    Analysis of common patterns of HIV antibody banding by western blotting and its role in follow-up period
    WANG Wanhai, MENG Zhen, YANG Ruonan, GAO Nan, WANG Qingfang, ZHANG Lei, WANG Meifen, MING Liang
    2020, 35(2):  95-99.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.001
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    Objective To study the common patterns of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) antibody by western blotting and its role in follow-up period. Methods A total of 460 HIV infection patients determined by western blotting and 16 HIV antibody indeterminant individuals were enrolled. The clinical data were analyzed retrospectively. Results Among the 460 HIV infection cases,the determination rates of HIV gp160,gp120 and gp41 in env antigen bands were 100.00%,99.35% and 96.30%,respectively. In pol antigen bands,the determination rates of HIV p66,p51 and p31 were 92.61%,86.96% and 91.96%,respectively. However,antibody reactivities to gag antigen varied,being 56.30%,13.26%,100.00% and 87.17% for p55,p39,p24 and p17,respectively. Totally,34 banding patterns were determined,and the most commonly observed patterns included gp160/gp120/p66/p55/p51/gp41/p31/p24/p17(absence of reactivity to p39,accounting for 41.74%),gp160/gp120/p66/p51/gp41/p31/p24/p17(absence of reactivity to p55 and p39,accounting for 23.70%) and all of the bands(accounting for 11.30%). Totally,16 HIV antibody indeterminant cases were followed up,and 4 HIV antibody indeterminant cases were converted to HIV antibody positive. The main source department of HIV infection was internal medicine department(66.31%) among the involved 28 clinical departments. Conclusions There are certain differences in the determination rate of western blotting bands among HIV infection patients. There are many departments with the first diagnosis of HIV infection. The medical institutions should pay attention to HIV determination and avoid the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS).

    Utility of non-targeted lipidomics in predicting preeclampsia
    CAO Zheng, DONG Ying, ZHAO Shenglong, WANG Jing, ZHANG Chunhong, CHEN Lu, LIU Jingrui, SHEN Min, ZHAI Yanhong, LIU Xiaowei
    2020, 35(2):  100-107.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.002
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    Objective Using non-targeted lipidomics to identify biomarkers for the early prediction of preeclampsia. Methods Pregnant women identified with high risk preeclampsia factors were enrolled and classified into preeclampsia group(33 cases) and non-preeclampsia group(control group,33 cases) according to whether or not they developed preeclampsia in subsequent follow-up period. Serum samples from all the subjects were analyzed for lipidomics by ultra performance liquid chromatography(UPLC)/quadrupole time-of-flight(TOF) mass spectrometry. Univariate statistical analysis with fold change value,Wilcoxon rank sum test of nonparametric test,principal component analysis(PCA) and partial least square discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) were used for screening metabolites. Differential metabolites were analyzed for metabolic pathways and the degree of enrichment. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to assess the value of screened metabolites in the diagnosis of preeclampsia. Results A total of 42 differential metabolites were recognized,and glycocholic acid,docosapentaenoic acid and phosphatidylinositol(PI)[16:1(9Z)/16:0] were increased,while cholesteryl ester(CE)[22:4(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)] and diacylglycerol(DG)[18:0/20:1(11Z)/ 0:0] were decreased in preeclampsia group. The metabolic pathways containing more than 2 differential metabolites were sphingolipid metabolism,glycerolipid metabolism and primary bile acid biosynthesis. Differential metabolites were mainly involved in alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid metabolism,plasmalogen synthesis,mitochondrial oxidation of long-chain saturated fatty acids,sphingolipid metabolism and bile acid biosynthesis. ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under ROC curves of CE [22:4(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)],DG [18:0/20:1(11Z)/0:0],docosapentaenoic acid,PI [16:1(9Z)/16:0] and glycocholic acid were 0.723,0.715,0.678,0.669 and 0.660,respectively. Conclusions Lipidomics can effectively distinguish preeclampsia or not. Glycerophospholipid metabolism,primary bile acid metabolism,alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid metabolism and choline metabolism may contribute to preeclampsia pathogenesis.

    Relationship between the changes of TK1 and ID-1 levels and curative effect in cervical cancer patients before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
    ZHANG Xiaoying
    2020, 35(2):  108-111.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.003
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    Objective To investigate the relationship between the changes of thymidine kinase-1(TK1) and inhibitor-1 of cell differentiation(ID-1) levels and curative effect in cervical cancer patients before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Methods A total of 200 patients with cervical cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy were enrolled,and serum TK1 and ID-1 levels were determined before and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The efficiency of each index for cervical cancer was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve. Results The effective rate of chemotherapy in 200 patients with cervical cancer was 56.00%. The TK1 and ID-1 levels in patients with ineffective chemotherapy after chemotherapy were higher than those before chemotherapy(P<0.05). The TK1 and ID-1 levels in patients with effective chemotherapy after chemotherapy were lower than those before chemotherapy(P<0.05). The TK1 and ID-1 levels in patients with effective chemotherapy after chemotherapy were lower than those in patients with ineffective chemotherapy(P<0.001),and serum TK1 and ID-1 decline ratios in patients with effective chemotherapy were higher than those in patients with ineffective chemotherapy(P<0.001). ROC curve analysis showed that the optimal cut-off value of TK1 decline ratio for judging the effectiveness of chemotherapy for cervical cancer was >24.0%,and the area under curve(AUC) was 0.756. The optimal cut-off value of ID-1 decline ratio for judging the effectiveness of chemotherapy for cervical cancer was >36.0%,the AUC was 0.738,and the AUC of TK1 combined with ID-1 was 0.902. Conclusions TK1 and ID-1 can be used as indexes for evaluating the efficiency of chemotherapy,and the determination of TK1 combined with ID-1 is effective.

    Predictive value of blood indicators for the long-term mortality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    ZHANG Sen, MO Guangzhou, CHEN Zhifeng, LIANG Songrong, LU Yuemei, LIN Kunpei
    2020, 35(2):  112-115.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.004
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    Objective To investigate the relations of C-reactive protein(CRP),neutrophil,eosinophil,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NRL),cholinesterase,albumin(Alb) and vitamin D with the long-term mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). Methods A total of 120 COPD patients in Luoding People's Hospital from January 2015 to January 2017 were enrolled and followed up for 24 months. The subjects were classified into long-term death group(17 cases) and survival group(89 cases). The levels of CRP,neutrophil,eosinophil,NRL,cholinesterase,Alb and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D](vitamin D) between the 2 groups were compared. Logistic analysis was used to evaluate the relations between the blood indicators and long-term mortality,and the predictive value of the blood indicators was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve analysis. Results The levels of CRP,neutrophil,eosinophil and NRL in long-term death group were higher than those in survival group(P<0.05),and the cholinesterase,Alb and 25(OH)D levels were lower than those in survival group(P<0.05). CRP,neutrophil,eosinophil,NRL,cholinesterase,25(OH)D and Alb were independent risk factors for predicting long-term mortality in COPD patients(odds ratios were 1.23,0.99,1.45,2.75,1.30,1.08 and 0.59,respectively)(P<0.05). The sensitivities and specificities of the 7 indicators had no statistical significance(P>0.05),and the area under curve(AUC) of NRL was bigger than those of the other 6 indicators(P<0.05). Conclusions CRP,neutrophil,eosinophil,NRL,cholinesterase,Alb and 25(OH)D have positive significance in predicting the long-term mortality of COPD,and NRL is a significant predictive indicator.

    Investigation of gestational anemia in Shanghai,2016
    TANG Lin, ZHANG Xiaojing, TANG Zhenhua
    2020, 35(2):  116-119.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.005
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    Objective To investigate the prevalence of gestational anemia in different gestation trimesters in Shanghai,2016 and the relationship between age and gestational anemia. Methods The clinical data of 10 691 pregnant women who gave birth in the International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2016 to December 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin(Hb)<110 g/L. Results The prevalence rates of anemia were 4.5% in the first trimester,28.7% in the second trimester and 23.7% in the third trimester. Totally,37.3% of pregnant women had gestational anemia. The prevalence rate of gestational anemia was higher in women with advanced age than in women <35-year-old. Conclusions The prevalence rates of gestational anemia in the second and the third trimesters are higher than that in the first trimester. The prevalence rate of gestational anemia is correlated with the age of pregnant women.

    Therapeutic effect and mechanism of compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX in the treatment of psoriasis
    JI Tianhao, CHEN Junyi, MENG Yadong
    2020, 35(2):  120-124.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.006
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    Objective To study the regulation of Chinese herbal medicine compound Qingdai capsule combined with methotrexate(MTX) on the immune balance of helper T cell(Th)1 and Th2 in patients with psoriasis,and to evaluate the efficacy of combined therapy. Methods A total of 50 patients with plaque psoriasis with a psoriasis area and severity index(PASI)>10 were enrolled. The study lasted for 8 weeks,of which 25 patients received weekly MTX treatment,and the other 25 patients received daily oral compound Qingdai capsule combined with weekly MTX treatment. Blood samples were collected before treatment(baseline) and after 8 weeks of treatment. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell(PBMC) was isolated,and real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was used to analyze Th1 transcription factor T-bet,cytokine interleukin(IL)-12 and interferon-gamma(IFN-γ). In addition,the Th2 transcription factor GATA-3 and cytokine IL-4 were also determined. Clinical performance was assessed by PASI. Results At the 8th week of treatment,12 patients in compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX group achieved PASI-75(defined as at least 75% reduction in PASI),and 8 patients in single MTX group achieved PASI-75. There was statistical significance in clinical manifestation between the 2 groups(P<0.05). The Th1-related cytokines were down-regulated,and the Th2-related cytokines were up-regulated in compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX group(P<0.05). Furthermore,with PASI-75 as the threshold,in compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX group,the IFN-γ expression of PASI-75 was lower than that in single MTX group(P<0.05). Compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX group reached PASI-75,and GATA-3 and IL-4 levels were higher than those in single MTX group(P<0.05). Conclusions Compound Qingdai capsule combined with MTX has better therapeutic effect on psoriasis. The reason may be that combination treatment has strong immune regulatory effect on Th1 and Th2.

    Status analysis of lung infection caused by nontuberculous Mycobacterium in Shaoxing
    ZHAO Jinyun, JIN Faxiang, XU Wenfang, XU Peng, TONG Dan
    2020, 35(2):  125-128.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.007
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    Objective To investigate the status of lung infection caused by nontuberculous Mycobacterium(NTM) in Shaoxing and its drug resistance status,and to provide a reference on rational use of drugs. Methods NTM isolated from the specimens of patients in the Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University and county hospitals from July 2017 to July 2018 were collected and analyzed retrospectively. The isolates of NTM were identified by p-nitrobenzoic acid(PNB) and 2-thiophenecarboxylic acid hydrazide(TCH) media,which were further classified by gene chip. The drug susceptibility test was performed using proportion method. Results A total of 243 NTM were isolated,and the determination rate was 8.77%,which were mainly isolated from males(77.37%) and <60-year-old patients(65.43%). About 70.00% of patients had other lung diseases. The NTM isolates were Mycobacterium intracellulare accounting for 62.14%,followed by Mycobacterium avium accounting for 19.75%. The drug resistance rate of NTM to first-line drugs was high,and the drug resistance rates to isoniazid and streptomycin were 100.00%. However,the drug resistance rate of NTM to second-line drugs was lower than that to first-line drugs. Conclusions Lung infection caused by NTM occurs in patients with other lung diseases. Mycobacterium intracellulare is the main pathogenic bacterium. Rapid and accurate identification is helpful for the early diagnosis and treatment of these patients.

    Clinical application of serum lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 level in patients with acute cerebral infarction
    LU Yide, WU Jianing, PENG Yibing
    2020, 35(2):  129-133.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.008
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    Objective To investigate the relationship between serum lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2) activity and the location,severity and recurrence risk of cerebral atherosclerosis(CAS) in patients with acute cerebral infraction(ACI). Methods A total of 186 ACI patients were enrolled. Serum Lp-PLA2 activity,total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),homocysteine(Hcy) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) were determined. The location and severity of CAS were measured by computed tomography angiography(CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography(MRA) and carotid ultrasound. Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation of these parameters with CAS. Results Serum Lp-PLA2 activity of vulnerable plaque group was higher than those of stable plaque group and no plaque group (P<0.05),while hs-CRP and Hcy showed no statistical significance in the 3 groups (P>0.05). Serum Lp-PLA2 activities in stenosis group and occlusion group were higher than that in non-stenosis group (P<0.05). The occlusion group had higher hs-CRP than that in non-stenosis group (P<0.05). Serum hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2 activity in CAS stenosis group were higher than those in non-CAS stenosis group (P<0.05). Age,the proportions of hypertension,heart disease and diabetes,as well as hs-CRP level in relapse group were higher than those in non-relapse group (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance for the proportion of males,TC,TG or Lp-PLA2P>0.05). Spearman analysis showed that Lp-PLA2 activity,TC,LDL-C and hs-CRP had positive correlations with CAS(r=0.378,0.229,0.229 and 0.163,respectively,P<0.05). The areas under receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves (AUC) of Lp-PLA2 activity,TC,LDL-C and hs-CRP to diagnose CAS were 0.801,0.683,0.683 and 0.584,respectively,and the optimal cut-off value was 489.5 U/L. Conclusions Serum Lp-PLA2 activity is related with CAS severity,and it can reflect the severity in ACI patients.

    Evaluation on chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay in the detection of anti-TP antibody
    TONG Minghong, WU Xiaohui, WANG Zhenhua, ZHANG Tingying, WEI Xin, CHEN Cuiwen, LI Ying, CUI Xiangming, SHENG Huiming, HUANG Qiang
    2020, 35(2):  137-141.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.010
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    Objective To investigate the performance and signal-to-cutoff(S/CO)ratio setting scheme for the detection of anti-Treponema pallidum(TP) antibody by chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). Methods Anti-TP antibody was detected in 116 patients by CMIA,which was confirmed by fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test(FTA-ABS). The results of FTA-ABS were used as gold standard. The performance of CMIA was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve. Results There were 116 patients detected by CMIA,including 98 patients with S/CO>1.1 and 18 patients with S/CO≤1.1,of which 70 cases were positive,16 cases were weakly positive,and 30 cases were negative by FTA-ABS. The clinical diagnosis results were positive in 58 cases and negative in 58 cases. According to the FTA-ABS results,the area under curve of anti-TP antibody detected by CMIA was 0.885,and the Youden index was 0.757. The optimal cut-off value of anti-TP antibody S/CO ratio of CMIA was 3.66,the sensitivity was 95.7%,and the specificity was 80.0%. When the positive predictive value of anti-TP antibody detected by CMIA was ≥95%,the S/CO ratio was 4.25. According to the clinical diagnosis results,the area under curve of anti-TP antibody detected by CMIA was 0.944,and the Youden index was 0.764. The optimal cut-off value of anti-TP antibody S/CO ratio of CMIA was 4.25,the sensitivity was 87.9%,and the specificity was 88.5%. Conclusions CMIA has high sensitivity,no missed diagnosis and certain case misdiagnosis rate,so it is suitable for preliminary screening.

    Application of single nucleotide polymorphism array for fetuses with thickened nuchal translucency
    LI Rui, SHI Panlai, WANG Ailing, WANG Jianhong, XIAO Yanhua, KONG Xiangdong
    2020, 35(2):  142-147.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.011
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    Objective To investigate the application of single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) array for fetuses with thickened nuchal translucency(NT). Methods A total of 433 fetuses whose NT thickness was over 2.5 mm at 11-13+6 weeks of gestation were enrolled and determined by SNP array and multiple quantitation fluorescence polymerase chain reaction(QF-PCR). The fetuses were classified into 4 groups according to the thickness of NT(2.5-3.4 mm in group A,3.5-4.4 mm in group B,4.5-5.5 mm in group C and ≥5.5 mm in group D)and classified into 2 groups according to whether combined with other ultrasonic abnormalities(simple NT thickening group and combined with other ultrasonic abnormality group). Results A total of 49 cases(11.32%) of chromosome number abnormalities were determined by multiple QF-PCR,and all of the abnormalities were determined by SNP array except 1 case of chimera. Abnormal chromosome number was 11.55% as a whole,accounting for 4.64%,11.36%,26.42% and 22.2% in group A to group D,respectively. Pathogenic copy number variations(pCNV) were 3.46% as a whole,accounting for 1.0%,4.5%,3.8% and 9.3% in group A to group D,respectively. The rate of chromosome number abnormalities was 9.91%,and that of pCNV was 2.14% in simple NT thickening group. The rate of chromosome number abnormalities was 21.67%,and that of pCNV was 11.67% in combined with other ultrasonic abnormality group. There was no statistical significance for age between pregnant women with pCNV or not. Conclusions The thickness of NT and whether combined with other ultrasonic abnormalities have impact on chromosome number and pCNV variation. The thickness of NT should be cut-off as 3.5 mm.

    Role of COP microfluidic chip for the rapid detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7
    GAO Juyi, WU Chuanan, YANG Weikang, LUO Yuxuan, LIU Shengnan, XU Xiaoping
    2020, 35(2):  148-152.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.012
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    Objective To establish a new type of plastic microfluidic chip which can detect Escherichia coli O157:H7 rapidly for the early diagnosis and differentiation. Methods The device contained microfluidic channels fabricated from cycloolefin polymer(COP) and optically clear adhesive(OCA). The microfluidic channels on OCA film were simply fabricated using a laser prototyping technique. Using immunofluorescence assay,Escherichia coli O157:H7 was detected. The consistency between microfluidic chip and culturing was evaluated. Results A new and simple microfluidic chip system had been established successfully. This system had a low detection limit of 103 CFU/mL,the repeatability and specificity were good,and the overall consistency with culturing was 95%. Conclusions This new type of COP plastic microfluidic chip system could detect Escherichia coli O157:H7 rapidly and inexpensively.

    Prokaryotic expression and immunogenicity analysis of Clostridium difficile binary toxin A
    HUANG Yingfeng, LIN Xuefei, HUANG Huanhuan, WU Aiwu
    2020, 35(2):  159-163.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.015
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    Objective To construct a prokaryotic expression vector of Clostridium difficile binary toxin(Cdt) A,to express and purify His-CdtA recombinant protein,and to analyze its immunogenicity. Methods The full-length sequence of cdtA was amplified by polymerase chain reaction(PCR) using RT 027 Clostridium difficile as template,which was introduced into Escherichia coli BL21 competent cells. The His-CdtA recombinant protein was induced,and the mice were immunized with the purified protein for analyzing the antibodies produced by the mice. Results The prokaryotic expression vector pET-28b-cdtA was successfully constructed,and a high concentration of His-CdtA recombinant protein was induced and purified. After immunizing mice,high-titer antibody of CdtA recombinant protein was produced. Conclusions The mice immunized with the purified His-CdtA recombinant protein produce high-titer anti-CdtA antibodies,which lay a foundation for the subsequent preparation of monoclonal antibodies against CdtA and the methodology of CdtA laboratory detection.

    Application of 6 sigma metrics in quality evaluation of c16000 automatic biochemical analysis system
    LIU Lingli, PENG Jingrong
    2020, 35(2):  164-167.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.016
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    Objective To evaluate the quality of c16000 automatic biochemical analysis system by 6 sigma(σ) metrics. Methods External quality assessment(EQA) and internal quality control(IQC) data of 42 clinical chemistry assay items were collected in 2018. The biases(Bias) were calculated by EQA data,and the coefficients of variation(CV) were got by IQC data. Allowable total errors(TEa) were from Chinese health industry standard WS/T403—2012. σ scale was obtained,and the quality of growth indexes(QGI) were calculated. The clinical chemistry assay items were evaluated by σ performance verification diagram. Results In the 42 clinical chemistry assay items,13(31%) items were ≥6σ,3(7%) items were 5σ-6σ,7(17%) items were 4σ-5σ,8(19%) items were 3σ-4σ,7(17%) items were 2σ-3σ,4(9%) items were <2σ. In the items of <6σ,2 items were needed to improve accuracy firstly,21 items were needed to improve precision firstly,and 6 items were needed to improve both accuracy and precision. Conclusions 6σ quality management is an effective method for the quality control of clinical chemical assay items. It can point out the quality improvement aspect and improve the analysis level.

    Comparability of glycated hemoglobin determination results with different determination systems using sigma metrics and robust algorithm
    KANG Fengfeng, SHAN Zhiming, SONG Chao, XIA Xiaohua, CHEN Qian, LI Weixing
    2020, 35(2):  168-172.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.017
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    Objective To evaluate the quality of glycated hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) determination and the comparability between different determination systems. Methods The data of external quality assessment(EQA) of HbA1c in 2018 were collected. The participators were classified according to determination systems. The average of each specimen was calculated using robust algorithm as target value. The mean and inter-laboratory coefficient of variation(CV) of each group were calculated. The sigma metric of each group was calculated. The weighted sigma value was calculated for the specimens as well. Results Totally,268 laboratories took part in the program and reported results. A total of 4 groups were included for further analysis:group A(44 laboratories),group B(87 laboratories),group C(50 laboratories) and group D(26 laboratories). The overall robust CV of the 5 specimens were 2.58%,1.85%,5.05%,2.70% and 4.77%,respectively. The robust CV of group A - group D were 1.80%-3.16%,1.72%-2.64%,1.32%-1.81% and 1.67%-3.38%,respectively. The averages of sigma metric of group A - group D were 1.19(-0.35-2.39),2.42(1.66-3.25),2.95(2.20-3.44) and 0.26(-2.76-2.92). Three specimens in group C and one specimen in group B had a sigma metric >3. The weighted sigma metrics of the 5 specimens were 2.48,3.00,0.87,2.41 and 1.30,respectively. The average of the sigma level was 2. Conclusions The sigma metrics and robust algorithm can be used to evaluate the quality of HbA1c determination in EQA deeply and objectively. The quality of HbA1c determination in Zhejiang is not so satisfactory. Further step of quality management should be taken to achieve the goal of mutual recognition of determination results and meet the requirements for clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

    Research progress of AIDS related lymphoma diagnosis and treatment
    LIU Yixuan, GUO Lin, LU Renquan
    2020, 35(2):  173-177.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.018
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    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma(NHL),which accounts for 90% of lymphoma,is a common malignant tumor. When the body is infected with human immunodeficiency virus(HIV),the incidence rate of NHL will increase. This type of disease is called acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related lymphoma(ARL). At present,the occurrence and development of ARL has not been determined yet. Due to HIV infection,CD4+ T cells is reduced in patients with ARL,the immune status of patients is also disordered,and ARL occurs. Therefore,the new strategy of therapy focuses on antiviral therapy(ART) and the reconstruction of immune function with applying chemotherapy targeting to lymphoma by R-CHOP. Patients with ARL need to choose appropriate individualized tools,but the prognosis is often different. This review intends to summarize the studies on ARL,including mechanism,treatment and prognosis in recent years and provide new insights for clinical application.

    Research progress on the biomarkers of urinary tract infection
    YANG Meiling, LIU Hao, YANG Lin, ZHU Ping
    2020, 35(2):  178-180.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.019
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    Urinary tract infection(UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections. Because UTI is usually characterized by atypical symptoms,accurate diagnosis and early treatment are important for preventing septicemia and improving long-term prognosis. The current diagnosis of UTI is based on clinical symptoms combined with clinical laboratory determinations. Urinary culturing is the gold standard for the diagnosis of UTI,and it has the disadvantages of low positive determination rate and time-consuming,which is unable to meet clinical needs. Therefore,finding new biomarkers of UTI is of clinical significance. Several potential biomarkers of serum and urine are reviewed.

    Application of CRISPR/Cas system in molecular detection
    WANG Xueliang, XIAO Yanqun, WANG Hualiang
    2020, 35(2):  181-185.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8640.2020.02.020
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    In recent years,clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein(Cas) system has been widely applied in biology,medicine and other research fields,because of its simple and efficient gene editing ability. With the rapid development of CRISPR technology,the CRISPR/Cas system has been developed as a rapid,portable,low-cost and high-sensitive molecular detection tool,and it has made great breakthroughs and progress in pathogen detection,drug resistance analysis,single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) typing and tumor gene mutation detection. In order to provide a reference and help for researchers engaged in related fields,this review described the latest research progress of different Cas and their further application in molecular detection.