2001--a biomarker odyssey

Clin Chim Acta. 1999 Jun 30;284(2):197-211. doi: 10.1016/s0009-8981(99)00081-9.

Abstract

It is a time of transition in the area of biomarkers. Confusion is rampant, progress immense and the challenges invigorating. Better diagnosis is possible if we progress in a rational way and avoid the chaos so often characteristic of transitions by relying on the science of the discipline to keep us on track.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Chest Pain / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Reperfusion
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Troponin I / blood
  • Troponin T / blood

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Troponin I
  • Troponin T