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BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:
Curriculum Vitae of
Ronald J. Elin
Office Address:
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Louisville Hospital
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-852-4464 (Tel.)
502-852-8299 (Fax)
rjelin01@gwise.louisville.edu (E-mail)
EDUCATION AND BOARD CERTIFICATION:
June, 1957 Graduated from Patrick Henry High School, Minneapolis, MN
(valedictorian)
December, 1960 B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
June, 1962 B.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
June, 1966 M.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1966 Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners
June, 1969 Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Pathology
1970 National Board of Medical Examiners
1970 Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California
American Board of Pathology
1974 Clinical Pathology
1974 Anatomic Pathology
1976 Subspecialty - Medical Microbiology
1980 Subspecialty - Chemical Pathology
1977 American Board of Medical Microbiology
1980 American Board of Clinical Chemistry
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CHRONOLOGY OF EMPLOYMENT:
1964-1967 Graduate Assistant, Department of Biochemistry, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN
1967-1969 Anatomic Pathology Resident, University of Minnesota
1969-1970 Intern, Straight Medicine, University Hospital of California at San Diego, CA
1970-1997 Active Duty - United States Public Health Service
1970-1973 Staff Associate, Laboratory of Clinical Investigation, NIAID, National Institutes
of Health Bethesda, MD
1973-1974 Resident, Clinical Pathology Department, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda,
MD
1975-1997 Chief, Clinical Pathology Department, Clinical Center and Tenured Senior
Investigator, NIH, Bethesda, MD
1977-1997 Chief, Clinical Chemistry Service, Clinical Pathology Department, NIH,
Bethesda, MD
1977-1978 Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology, Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
1978-1997 Clinical Professor of Pathology, Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences, Bethesda, MD
1981-1982 Consultant, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Pathology Department, Georgetown
University, Washington, DC
1997-2000 Medical Director, Laboratory Corporation of America, Louisville Division
1997-2001 Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
1997-Present Medical Director, University of Louisville Hospital Laboratory
1998-2001 Director, Pathology Residency Program, Department of Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
2002-Present A. J. Miller Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
2002-Present Chief of Pathology, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
1975-Present Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists
1985-1987 Secretary/Treasurer
1986-1993 Intersociety Pathology Council
1986-1993 Representative
1990 Vice President
1991 President
1989-1990 President-elect
1990-1991 President
1991-1992 Immediate Past President
1992-1993 Past President
1993-1996 Publications Committee
1995 Gerald T. Evans Award
1977-Present American Association for Clinical Chemistry
1983-1988 Arnold O. Beckman Conference Committee
1987-1988 Chairman
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1989 Consultant
1995-2001 Member
2000-2001 Chairman
1987-1988 Member, Meetings Management Group
1990-1992
and 1995-2000
1986-1995 Board of Editors of Clinical Chemistry
1990-1995 Executive Committee, Board of Editors
1986 Nominations Committee, Capitol Section
1989-1991 General Chairman, 1991 National Meeting, Washington, DC
1993-1995 Board of Directors
1994 Liaison to the Division Management Group
1995 Liaison to the Meeting Management Group
1995-1999 CME Advisory Committee
1998-1999 Chairman
1973-Present Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
1973-Present American Society for Investigative Pathology (formerly American Association of
Pathologists)
1975-Present American College of Nutrition, Fellow
1980-1988 Board of Directors
1979-1990 Chairman, Council of Laboratory Diagnosis
1972-1977 American Federation for Clinical Research
1972-1978 American Society for Microbiology
1975-Present American Society of Clinical Pathologists
1988-1994 Council on Clinical Chemistry
1978-1984 College of American Pathologists
and
1992-Present
1978-1980 Standards Committee
1978-1980 Medical Operational Limits Committee
1992-2004 TDM/Endocrinology Resource Committee
1995-1998 Vice Chair
1999-2003 Chair
2004 Advisor
2003 Council on Scientific Affairs
2005-Present Chemistry Resource Committee
2006-Present Practice Management Committee
1977-1997 Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences, Chemistry 309
(Clinical Chemistry) - 2 credits, 32 hours taught in 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987,
and 1989
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1973-1981 Infectious Diseases Society of America
1980-1983 National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
1999-Present
1981-1982 Chairman, Committee of Scientific and Technical Affairs
1976-1997 National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards
1978-1984 Board of Directors
1984-1990 Nominating Committee
1985-1990 National Reference System for Clinical Laboratories Council
1973-1984 Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
1974-1986 Washington Society of Pathologists
1976-1977 Secretary/Treasurer
1977-1978 Vice-President
1978-1979 President
1997-Present
1997-Present
1999-Present
2002-Present
2004-Present
Kentucky Medical Association
William M. Christopherson Society
1999-Present At Large Director
American Medical Association
American College of Physician Executives
Kentucky Society of Pathologists
NIH COMMITTEES:
1975-1979 Executive Medical Records Committee
1980 Medical Board
1987-1997 Pediatric Care Committee
1990-1993 Procurement Advisory Committee
1993-1995 Clinical Center Advisory Board
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COMMITTEES:
1997-Present Medical School Practice Association/University Physicians Associates
2004-Present Finance Committee, Kentuckiana Medical Reciprocal
Risk Retention Group (KMRRRG)
2004-Present Claims and Risk Management Committee, KMRRRG
1997-1999 Performance Improvement Committee
1997-2001 Utilization Management Committee
1997-Present Transfusion Committee, University of Louisville Hospital
1998-2001 Graduate Medical Education Committee, University of Louisville
1998-2000 Chair, CP Symposium Committee, Department of Pathology
2001-Present CP Symposium Committee, Department of Pathology
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1998-2002 Chair, Education Committee, Department of Pathology
1999-2002 Physician’s Operations Committee of the Hospital
2000-2001 Chair, PBSI Committee, Dept. of Pathology
2000-2001 Quality Council, University Hospital
2000-2001 Promotions and Tenure Committee, University of Louisville
2000-2001 Chair, Hospital Services Committee, Dept. of Pathology
2000-2001 Chair, Hospital Attending Faculty Committee, Dept. of Pathology
2000-2001 Ad hoc Committee to select the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
2001 Ad hoc Committee for the internal review of the Geriatrics Residency Program
2001 Ad hoc Committee for the internal review of the Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Program
2001-2002 Chair, Interdisciplinary Curriculum Committee for Microbiology and
Pharmacology, University of Louisville
2002-Present Medical Executive Committee, University of Louisville Hospital
2002-Present Medical Council, SOM, University of Louisville
2002-Present Basic Science Chairs Committee, SOM, University of Louisville
2002-2005 Faculty Council, SOM, University of Louisville
2001-2002 HSC Task Force on Productivity, SOM, University of Louisville
2003-Present Program Advisory Committee, SOM, University of Louisville
2004-Present Chair, Educational Awards Committee
2004 Member of the ad hoc Committee on General Facilities for the LCME report and
Chair, ad hoc Subcommittee on Building ans Grounds for the LCME report
HONORS AND SPECIAL INTEREST RECOGNITION:
Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Lambda Epsilon
Grey Friers
Cyrus P. Barnum, Jr., Memorial Teaching Fellowship of the University of Minnesota
NIH Equal Employment Opportunity Award, 1977
Chairman, Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and Medicine,
Plymouth, NH, August, 1978
Public Health Service Commendation Medal, 1980
Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal, 1984
Co-Chairman, Fourth International Symposium on Magnesium, Blacksburg VA, August, 1985
American Association for Clinical Chemistry Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical
Chemistry in a Selected Area of Research, 1994
The Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists Gerald T. Evans Award, 1995
Outstanding Clinical Service Faculty, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
University of Louisville, 1998
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Clinical Chemistry
Definition of the Reference Interval
Immunochemistry and Immunology
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EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS:
Properties of Endotoxin
Mineral Metabolism, Particularly Magnesium
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
1983-1989 Board of Editors
Clinical Chemistry
1986-1995 Board of Editors
1990-1995 Executive Committee
1990-1995 Book Review Editor
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
1981-1989 Associate Editor
1990-1993 Consulting Editor
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
1986-Present Associate Editor
Magnesium: Experimental and Clinical Research
1982-1994 Editorial Board
Trace Elements in Medicine
1984-Present Editorial Board
2006-Present
Magnesium Research
Editorial Board
MANUSCRIPT REVIEW:
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Clinical Chemistry
Infection and Immunity
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Science
Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine
Magnesium: Experimental and Clinical Research
Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine Science
Nephron
MANAGEMENT TRAINING:
1. Laboratory Management Workshop, College of American Pathologists, Chicago, IL,
May 7-9, 1976.
2. Managing Interpersonal Relationships, Wilson Learning Corporation, Bethesda, MD,
October 11-13, 1978.
3. Performance Planning and Evaluation, Harbridge House, Inc., Bethesda, MD,
October 15, 1980.
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4. EEO for Supervisors and Managers, McClure Lundberg Association, Bethesda, MD,
December 3-4, 1980.
5. Managing People, The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA, December 11-12, 1980.
6. Quality Circles in the Health Care Setting, American Hospital Association, Washington,
DC, June 7-8, 1982.
7. Managing Performance Feedback, Commonwealth Training Associates, Bethesda, MD,
February 7-8, 1982.
8. Touch Positive Management, Institute for Professional Education, Arlington, VA, April
25-27, 1983.
9. Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership and the University of
Maryland, College Park, MD, December 5-9, 1983.
10. Getting Results, Hospital Learning Centers, Inc., Washington, DC, December 12, 1984
11. Program for Chiefs of Clinical Services, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA,
January 13-25, 1985.
12. Advanced Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager, Hospital Learning
Centers, Inc., Washington, DC, June 13, 1985.
13. The Winning Team - How to Build and Manage It, Career Track, Gaithersburg, MD,
November 15, 1985.
14. How to Get People to be Self-Starters, Aubrey Daniels & Associates, Washington, DC,
February 18, 1986.
15. Advanced Program for Chiefs of Clinical Services, Harvard School of Public Health,
Boston, MA, February 23-28, 1986.
16. Assertiveness Skills, Institute for Advanced Technology, Rockville, MD, September
17-18, 1986.
17. Quality Assurance in Support Services: Advanced Approaches, Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Hospitals, Baltimore, MD, October 2-3, 1986.
18. Confrontation Skills, Hospital Learning Centers, Inc., Washington, DC, March 19, 1987.
19. How to Deal With Difficult People, Career Track, Crystal City, VA, April 23, 1987.
20. Effective Negotiating, Chester L. Karrass Center for Effective Negotiating, Washington,
DC, March 17-18, 1988.
21. Getting the Critical Edge, Daniel Management Center, Washington, DC, June 7, 1988.
22. The One-Minute Manager, Career Track, Washington, DC, October 4, 1988.
23. The Supervisor's Workshop, Dun and Bradstreet Business Education Services, Rockville,
MD, February 9, 1989.
24. Business Writing Skills, Career Track, Rockville, MD, March 16, 1989.
25. Interviewing Skills, Dun and Bradstreet Business Education Services, Rockville, MD,
June 16, 1989.
26. In Search of Excellence, Career Track, Rockville, MD, January 29, 1990.
27. Managing Total Quality for Health Care, 3M Health Care, Bethesda, MD, December 3-7,
1990.
28. How to Solve Communication Problems, Fred Pryor Seminars, Washington, DC , April
1, 1991.
29. Managing Management Time, Dr. Donald Wass, Daniel Management Center,
Washington, DC, April 9-10, 1991.
30. Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills, National Seminars Group, Washington,
DC, May 20, 1991.
31. Personal Productivity under Pressure, Mr. Kenneth Wydro, Daniel Management Center,
Washington, DC, June 19, 1991.
32. Assertiveness Skills for Managers and Supervisors, Mr. John Mattone, National
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Seminars, Inc., Washington, DC, September 27, 1991.
33. The Deming Approach to Quality Improvement, Mr. David Sloan George Mason
University, Herndon, VA, November 13 - 15, 1991.
34. Attitudes - How They Affect Productivity in the Work Environment, NIH, Rockville,
MD, February 13, 1992.
35. Implementing the Deming Approach to Quality Improvement and Productivity, Dr.
Herbert W. Zagarow, George Mason University, Herndon, VA, April 28, 1992.
36. Using the Scientific Approach to Implement Continuous Quality Improvement, Ms.
Bonnie B. Hendrix, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Chicago, IL, July 19,
1992.
37. Strategic Management and Service Delivery in the Public Sector, Dr. Michael Barzelay
and Ms. Catherine Moukheibir, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
University, Potomac, MD, March 31 - April 2, 1993.
38. The Art of Negotiating, Mr. Sanford Mevorah, Esq., Negotiation Institute, Washington,
DC, May 10-11, 1993.
39. Leadership for the 90s, Dr. Warren Bennis, The George Washington University, Office
of Professional Development, Washington, DC, November 10, 1993.
40. Managing Relationships Toward Greater Productivity, Dr. Jeffrey M. Johnson, NIH
Training Center, Rockville, MD, January 26-27, 1994.
41. Leader Led Change, Mr. Robert Slevin, NIH Training Center, Rockville, MD, February
14-15, 1994.
42. Leaders on Leadership, Dr. James Belasco, The George Washington University, Office of
Professional Development, Washington, DC, March 16, 1994.
43. Accreditation Standards for Laboratories, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, Baltimore, MD, March 18, 1994.
44. Fifth Annual R & D Quality Symposium, Juran Institute, Chicago, IL, June 7, 1994.
45. Leaders on Leadership, Mr. Ricardo Semler, The George Washington University, Office
of Professional Development, Washington, DC, June 15, 1994.
46. Managing Change in the Health Care Environment, Dr. Marian Schwabbauer and Mr.
Thomas Persoon, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, New Orleans, LA, July
19, 1994.
47. Dealing with Conflict and Confrontation, Mr. Michael Staver, CareerTrack, Rockville,
MD, October 21, 1994.
48. Learning from Conflict, Ms. Rosalind Jeffries, NIH Training Center, Rockville, MD,
February 13, 1996.
49. Mission Possible: Creating a World Class Organization, Mr. Ken Blanchard, Blanchard
Training and Development, Baltimore, MD, April 23, 1996.
50. How to Overcome Negativity in the Workplace, Mr. Harry Chambers, CareerTrack,
Rockville, MD, August 16, 1996.
51. Mastering the Accreditation Process Workshop, ACGME, Chicago, IL, March 2-3, 2000.
52. Time for Change: Emerging business models for hospital and health system laboratories,
Health Care Development Services Inc., Chicago, IL, March 29-30, 2001.
53. The Business of Pathology, American Pathology Foundation, Chicago, IL, December 8-
9,2001.
54. Succeeding in the Laboratory Outreach Market, Washington G-2 Reports and Park City
Solutions, Atlanta, GA, June 6-7, 2002.
55. Executive Development Seminar for Associate Deans and Department Chairs,
Association of American Medical Colleges, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, October 4-9, 2002.
56. Advanced Solutions and Strategies for Laboratory Outreach, Washington G-2 Reports
and Park City Solutions, Atlanta, GA, February 20-21, 2003.
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57. Achieving Outreach Leadership for Lab and Pathology Services, Washington G-2
Reports and Park City Solutions, Atlanta, GA, February 5-6, 2004.
58. Leadership for Physician Executives, Harvard Medical School and the Levinson Institute,
Bedford, MA, March 21-26, 2004.
59. Executive War College on Lab and Pathology Management, New Orleans, LA, April 27-
29, 2004.
60. Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, December 4-5, 2006.
61. Dealing with Difficult People and Difficult Situations, Harvard Law School, Cambridge,
MA, December 5-6, 2006.
TEACHING—NIH:
Chemistry 309 (Clinical Chemistry) - 2 Credits, 32 hours at the Foundation for the Advanced
Education in the Sciences, NIH; 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1989 (NIH)
TEACHING—UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
1998-Present Sophomore pathology course for medical students
1998-2001 Pathology course for Allied Health students
1997-Present Pathology residents
CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION:
1. Initiator and first chair of the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in
Biochemical Processes and Medicine, Plymouth, NH, August 1978.
2. Advisory Scientific Committee, 9 th International Magnesium Symposium, Vichy, France,
September 10-15, 2000.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Chairman for Session on Magnesium and Formed Blood Elements and presentation on
the subject of The Effect of Magnesium Deficiency on Erythropoiesis on Erythrocyte Membrane
Structure at the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and
Medicine, Plymouth, NH, August, 1978.
2. Presentation entitled Clinical Utility of the Limulus Test with Blood, CSF, and Synovial
Fluid at a Conference on the Biomedical Applications of the Horseshoe Crab at Woods Hole,
MA, October, 1978.
3. Chairman of the Session on Magnesium and the Immune System and presentation of The
Complement System and Magnesium at the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in
Biochemical Processes and Medicine, Plymouth, NH, August, 1980.
4. Presentation entitled Changes in Acute Phase Reactants After Muscle Biopsy at the
Capital Section of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, September, 1980.
5. Presentation entitled The Effect of Magnesium on Erythrocyte Survival at Pathology
Grand Rounds of George Washington University, January, 1981.
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6. Chairman of the Session on Control Materials at the American Association for Clinical
Chemistry meeting, Anaheim, CA, August, 1982.
7. Chairman of the Session on Cellular Magnesium and presentation of Magnesium Content
of Lymphocytes at the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes
and Medicine, Plymouth, NH, August, 1982.
8. Moderator for Flow Cytometry - A New Tool in Clinical Laboratory Medicine at the
annual meeting of the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, Cherry Hill, NJ,
March, 1983.
9. Invited speaker to the International Conference on Endotoxin Assays: Implications for
Medicine and Production Quality Assurance at the Academical Medical Center, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, May 25-26,1984. Presentation entitled Clinical Utility of the LAL Test.
10. Chairman of the Session on Blood Cells and Magnesium and presentation of
Determination of Magnesium in Mononuclear Blood Cells at the Gordon Research Conference
on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and Medicine, Plymouth, NH, August, 1984.
11. Presentation entitled Determination of Magnesium in Mononuclear Cells at the
International Symposium on Magnesium and its Relationship to Cardiovascular, Renal and
Metabolic Disorders, Los Angeles, CA, February, 1985.
12. Chairman of the Session on Diagnosis of Magnesium Status and presentation of
Overview of Problems in Diagnosis of Magnesium Status at the Fourth International Symposium
on Magnesium, Blacksburg, VA, August, 1985.
13. Chairman of the Session on Disease Entities Requiring Dietary Modification at the
American Association of Clinical Chemistry, Chicago, IL, July, 1986.
14. Chairman of the Session on Magnesium and Immune Function and presentation of
Magnesium Content of Mononuclear Cells at the International Symposium on Magnesium,
Washington, DC, September, 1986.
15. Chairman of the Session on Advances in Methods for Measuring Magnesium at the
Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and Medicine, Santa
Barbara, CA, February 23-27, 1987.
16. Presentation entitled Assessment of Magnesium Status at Pathology Grand Rounds,
George Washington University, Washington, DC, February 8, 1988.
17. Chairman of the Session on Diagnosis of Magnesium Deficiency and its Treatment and
the presentation of Assessment of Magnesium Status at the Fifth International Magnesium
Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, August 8-12, 1988.
18. Moderator of Session on Cholesterol Measurement and presentation of Quality Results:
From the Laboratory to Decisions for Patient-Care at a conference entitled Clinical Laboratory
Measurements: Accuracy and Patient Needs at the National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg,
MD, October 19-21, 1988.
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19. Presentation entitled Magnesium in Health and Disease at the monthly meeting of the
Capital Section of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Bethesda, MD, September
20, 1989.
20. Chairman of the Session on Magnesium Methods at the Gordon Research Conference on
Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and Medicine, Oxnard, CA, February 26 - March 2, 1990.
21. Director and speaker of a scientific symposium entitled Clinical Chemistry Potpourri at
ASCP/CAP meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2, 1990.
22. Cochairman of a minisymposium on magnesium at the FASEB meeting, Washington,
DC, April 3, 1990.
23. Presentations entitled Assessment of Magnesium Status in Humans and Determination of
Serum Magnesium by Clinical Laboratories at a symposium on Magnesium in Clinical Medicine
and Therapeutics, San Diego, CA, May 2-4, 1991.
24. Director of and speaker at a workshop entitled Quality Management for the Clinical
Chemistry Laboratory at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical
Chemistry, Washington, DC, July 28, 1991.
25. Presentation entitled Magnesium: The Fifth but Forgotten Electrolyte at Clinical Center
Grand Rounds, NIH, Bethesda, MD, October 23, 1991.
26. Teleconference entitled The Assessment of Magnesium Status in Humans for the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists, November 5, 1991.
27. Presentation entitled The Measurement of Magnesium in Clinical Practice at the
Consensus Development Conference on The Use of Magnesium in the Treatment of Diabetes
sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, Philadelphia, PA, May 15, 1992.
28. Presentation entitled Magnesium: The Fifth but Forgotten Electrolyte at a symposium at
the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Chicago, IL, July
22, 1992.
29. Presentation entitled Tests for the Assessment of Magnesium Status in Humans at the
IVth European Congress on Magnesium, Giessen, Germany, September 21-23, 1992.
30. Presentation entitled Magnesium: The Fifth but Forgotten Electrolyte at Medicine Grand
Rounds, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, March 19, 1993.
31. Presentation entitled Recent Advances in the Determination of Ionized Magnesium at the
45th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, New York, NY, July
13, 1993.
32. Presentation entitled Magnesium Status in Health and Disease at the International
Workshop on Magnesium and Physical Activity, Pescara, Italy, February 26-27, 1994.
33. Presentation entitled for Comparison of the AVL and NOVA ion-selective electrodes for
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magnesium at the Fifteenth International Symposium on Electrolytes and Blood Gases, Link
ping, Sweden, May 20-23, 1994.
34. Presentation entitled Magnesium Metabolism and Assessment of Magnesium Status at the
19th Congress of the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum, Washington,
DC June 29, 1994.
35. Presentation entitled Ionized Magnesium: Measurement and Clinical Applications at the
Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Research in Magnesium, Z rich, Switzerland,
November 11-12, 1994.
36. Presentation entitled The Clinical Assessment of Magnesium Status at a seminar at
George Washington University, Department of Physiology and Division of Experimental
Medicine, Washington, DC, January 19, 1995.
37. Presentation entitled Evaluating the Role of Ionized Magnesium in Laboratory and
Clinical Practice at the 5th European Magnesium Congress, Vienna, Austria, June 17, 1995.
38. Presentation entitled The Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Magnesium Deficiency at the
American Diabetes Association meeting, Atlanta, GA, June 9, 1995.
39. Presentation entitled Comparison of Two Ion-Selective Electrodes for the Determination
of Ionized Magnesium at the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical
Processes and Medicine, Oxnard, CA, January 28-February 1, 1996.
40. Moderator and presentation entitled Status of Methods for Ionized Magnesium at the NIH
Clinical Center Clinical Staff Conference on The Role of Magnesium in Cardiovascular and
Brain Disorders, Bethesda, MD, October 30, 1996.
41. Presentation entitled Assessment of Magnesium Status at the International Workshop on
the Magnesium and Cerebral Palsy Hypothesis, Chicago, IL, November 1, 1996.
42. Presentation entitled Ionized Magnesium at an international workshop on Tocolytic
Magnesium Sulphate: Biologic Plausibility for Fetotoxicity at the University of Chicago, May 9,
1998.
43. Presentation entitled Liver function: Is MEGX the answer? at the Wm. M.
Christopherson Forum, Louisville, KY March 1998.
44. Presentation entitled Status of Ion-Selective Electrodes to Determine Ionized Magnesium
in Blood at the Gordon Research Conference on Magnesium in Biochemical Processes and
Medicine, Ventura, CA, February 7-11, 1999.
45. Presentation entitled The Effect of IL-2 on Magnesium Status in Patients with Renal Cell
Carcinoma at the Clinical Laboratory Conference, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam,
Holland, November 30, 1999.
46. Presentation entitled Ionized Magnesium for Patient Care at the Department of Family
and Community Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, February 11,
2000.
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47. Plenary presentation entitled Laboratory evaluation of chronic latent magnesium
deficiency at the 9 th International Magnesium Symposium, Vichy, France, September 10-15,
2000.
48. Presentation entitled Mentoring 101: Yourself and your team at the Management and
Informatics Program sponsored by the Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at
Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, December 1, 2000.
49. Presentation entitled Is chronic latent magnesium deficiency a factor for diabetes
mellitus? at Endocrinology Grand Rounds, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, December
20, 2000.
50. Presentation entitled Proficiency testing: A futuristic view at the annual meeting of the
American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Chicago, IL, July 31, 2001.
51. Presentation entitled Overview of the role of magnesium in tissue damage at the
International Conference on Antenatal Precedents of Cerebral Palsy, Loyola University,
Maywood, IL, October 6, 2001.
52. Presentation entitled Diagnostic Guidelines of Magnesium Deficiency at the Gordon
Research Conference on Magnesium in Biologic Processes and Medicine, Ventura, CA,
February 3-8, 2002.
53. Presentation entitled University Pathology Associates Laboratory at the Center/Institutes
Meeting, SOM, University of Louisville, November 5, 2002.
54. Presentation entitled Got milk? Testing for calcium and magnesium deficiency at the
Clinical Laboratory Management Association/American Association for Clinical Chemistry
meeting, Cincinnati, OH, April 30, 2003.
55. Presented a workshop entitled Making a business case for new programs at the
Association of Pathology Chairs meeting, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada, July 24, 2003.
56. Presented a workshop entitled Emerging analytes: Should these be in your lab? at the
College of American Pathologists annual meeting, San Diego, CA, September 13, 2003.
57. Presentation entitled The effect of magnesium deficiency on diabetes mellitus at
Endocrinology Grand Rounds, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, October 29, 2003.
58. Presentation entitled The role of magnesium in the body at The Magnesium Summit,
Tucson, AZ, January 9-11, 2004.
59. Presented a workshop with Dr. Sidney Murphree entitled Evaluation of teaching: Quality
assurance and consumer reports at the Association of Pathology Chairs meeting, Mont-
Tremblant, Quebec, Canada, July 22, 2004.
60. Presentation entitled Assessing magnesium status in health and disease at the Gordon
Research Conference on Magnesium in Biological Processes and Medicine, Ventura, CA,
February 6-10, 2005.
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61. Presentation entitled Free magnesium: The answer to the diagnosis of magnesium
deficiency? At the Research Conference of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, March 10, 2005
62. Presentation entitled Challenges and importance of the assessment of magnesium status
at the International Symposium on Health Aspects of Calcium and Magnesium in Drinking
Water organized by the International Life Sciences Institute, Baltimore, MD, April 24-26, 2006.
63. Invited by the World Health Organization to a Meeting of Experts on Possible
Relationship between Hard Water and Cardiovascular Disease, Washington, DC, April 27-28,
2006.
64. Presented a workshop with Dr. Fred Gorstein entitled Part A war stories: Sharing
successes, failures and challenges at the Association of Pathology Chairs meeting, Colorado
Springs, CO, July 13, 2006.
65. Presentation entitled Managing the Pie Chart at the Association of Pathology Chairs
meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, July 15, 2006.
66. Presentation entitled Is magnesium status a factor in diabetes mellitus? at Endocrinology
Grand Rounds, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, January 3, 2007.
PEER REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS:
1. Elin RJ, Armstrong WD, Singer L. Adrenal gland factors in magnesium-deficient rats.
Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1970;134:542-547.
2. Engel RR, Elin RJ. Hypermagnesemia from birth asphyxia. J Pediatr 1970;77:631-637.
3. Elin RJ, Armstrong WD, Singer L. Body fluid electrolyte composition of chronically
magnesium-deficient and control rats. Am J Physiol 1971;220:543-548.
4. Elin RJ, Armstrong WD, Singer L. Enzyme, adenosine triphosphate, on blood cellular
changes in magnesium deficient and control rats. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med
1971;137:635-640.
5. Blaschke TF, Elin RJ, Berk PD, Song CS, Wolff SM. Effect of induced fever on
sulfobromophthalein kinetics in man. Ann Intern Med 1973;78:221-226.
6. Elin RJ. Erythrocyte survival in magnesium-deficient rats. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med
1973;142:1159-1161.
7. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Effect of endotoxin administration on the growth of Candida
albicans in sera from various species. Can J Microbiol 1973;19:639-641.
8. Hochstein HD, Elin RJ, Cooper JF, Seligmann EB, Wolff SM. Further developments of
limulus amebocyte lysate test. Bull Parenteral Drug Assoc 1973;27:139-148.
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9. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Effect of pH and iron concentration on growth of Candida albicans
in human serum. J Infect Dis 1973;127:705-708.
10. Elin RJ, Wolff SM., Nonspecificity of the limulus amebocyte lysate test: positive
reactions with polynucleotides and proteins. J Infect Dis 1973;128:349-352.
11. Elin RJ. A simple method for determining erythrocyte survival in rats using 51
chromium. Lab Anim Sci 1973;23:653-656.
12. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. The role of iron in nonspecific resistance to infection induced by
endotoxin. J Immunol 1974;112:737-745.
13. Cohen BE, Elin RJ. Vitamin A-induced nonspecific resistance to infection. J Infect Dis
1974;129:597-600.
14. Elin RJ, Edelin JB, Wolff SM. Infection and immunoglobulin concentrations in
Chediak-Higashi Mice. Infect Immun 1974;10:88-91.
15. Cohen BE, Elin RJ. Enhanced resistance to certain infections in vitamin A-treated mice.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surg 1974;54:192-194.
16. Dale DC, Reynolds HY, Pennington JE, Elin RJ, Pitts TW, Graw RG. Granulocyte
transfusion therapy of experimental Pseudomonas pneumonia. J Clin Invest
1974;54:664-671.
17. Adamson JW, Dale DC, Elin RJ. Hematopoiesis in the grey collie dog: Studies of the
regulation of erythropoiesis. J Clin Invest 1974;54:965-973.
18. Dale DC, Reynolds HY, Pennington JE, Elin RJ, Pitts TW, Graw RG. Experimental
pneumonia due to Pseudomonas in dogs: Controlled trial of granulocyte transfusion
therapy. J Infect Dis 1974;130:S143-S144.
19. Elin RJ. The effect of magnesium deficiency in mice on serum immunoglobulin
concentrations and antibody plaque-forming cells. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med
1975;148:620-624.
20. Elin RJ, Vesell ES, Wolff SM. Effects of etiocholanolone-induced fever on plasma
antipyrine half-lives and metabolic clearance. Clin Pharmac and Therapeutics
1975;17:447-457.
21. Elin RJ, Lundberg WB, Schmidt PJ. Evaluation of bacterial contamination in blood
processing. Transfusion 1975;15:260-265.
22. Elin RJ, Robinson RA, Levine AS, Wolff SM. Lack of clinical usefulness of the limulus
test in the diagnosis of endotoxemia. N Eng J Med 1975;293:521-524.
23. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Biology of endotoxin. Ann Rev of Med 1976;27:127-141.
24. Rudbach JA, Akiya FI, Elin RJ, Hochstein HD, Luoma MK, Milner ECB, Milner KC,
Thomas KR. Preparation and properties of a national reference endotoxin. J Clin Micro
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1976;3:21-25.
25. Kazmierowski JA, Elin RJ, Reynolds HY, Durbin WA, Wolff SM. Chediak-Higashi
Syndrome: Reversal of increased susceptibility to infection by bone marrow
transplantation. Blood 1976;47:555-559.
26. Elin RJ, Wolff SM, Chedid L. Nonspecific resistance to infection induced in mice by a
water-soluble adjuvant derived from Mycobacterium smegmatis. J Infect Dis
1976;133:500-505.
27. Dale DC, Reynolds HY, Pennington JE, Elin RJ, Herzig GP. Experimental Pseudomonas
pneumonia in leukopenic dogs: Comparison of therapy with antibiotics and granulocyte
transfusions. Blood 1976;47:869-876.
28. Gelfand JA, Elin RJ, Berry FW, Frank MM. Endotoxemia associated with the
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. N Eng J Med 1976;295:211-213.
29. Elin RJ, Sandberg AL, Rosenstreich DL. Comparison of the pyrogenicity, limulus
activity, mitogenicity and complement reactivity of several bacterial endotoxins and
related compounds. J Immunol 1976;117:1238-1242.
30. Elin RJ, Wolff SM, Finch CA. Effect of induced fever on serum iron and ferritin
concentrations in man. Blood 1977;49:147-153.
31. Tuazon CU, Perez AA, Elin RJ, Sheagren JN. Detection of endotoxin in cerebrospinal
and joint fluids by limulus assay. Arch Inter Med 1977;137:55-56.
32. Elin RJ, Tan HK. Erythrocyte membrane plaques from rats with magnesium deficiency.
Blood 1977;49:657-664.
33. McAdam KPWJ, Elin RJ, Sipe JD, Wolff SM. Changes in human serum amyloid A and
C-reactive protein after etiocholanolone induced inflammation. J Clin Invest
1978;61:390-394.
34. Sweet JB, Gill VJ, Chusid MJ, Elin RJ. Nitroblue tetrazolium and limulus assays for
bacteremia after dental extraction: Effect of topical antiseptics. J Am Dental Assoc
1978;96:276-281.
35. Elin RJ, Alling DW. Survival of normal and magnesium-deficient diet vs. splenectomy.
J Lab Clin Med 1978;91:666-672.
36. Elin RJ, Knowles R, Barth WF, Wolff SM. Lack of specificity of the limulus lysate test
in the diagnosis of pyrogenic arthritis. J Infect Dis 1978;137:507-513.
37. MacLowry JD, Robertson EA, Elin RJ. The place of the computer in diagnostic medical
bacteriology. Prog Clin Pathol 1978;7:49-70.
38. Dinarello CA, Elin RJ, Chedid L, Wolff SM. The pyrogenicity of the synthetic adjuvant
muramyl dipeptide and two structural analogues. J Infect Dis 1978;138:760-767.
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39. Gallin JI, Elin RJ, Hubert RT, Fauci AS, Kaliner MA, Wolff SM. Efficacy of ascorbic
acid in Chediak-Higashi syndrome (CHS): Studies in humans and mice. Blood
1979;53:226-234.
40. Elin RJ. A program for residency training in clinical pathology. Am J Clin Path
1979;71:457-464.
41. Hande KR, Perini F, Putterman G, Elin RJ. Hyperxanthinemia interferes with serum uric
acid determinations by the uricase method. Clin Chem 1979;25:1492-1494.
42. Lawrie DJ, Elin RJ, Gill VJ, Lewis TL, MacLowry JD, Witebsky FG. Microbiology
subsystem of a total, dedicated laboratory computer system. Clin Microbiol
1979;10:861-875.
43. Elin RJ. Clinical utility of the limulus test with blood, CSF and synovial fluid. Prog
Clin Biol Res 1979;29:279-292.
44. Elin RJ. Elements of cost management for quality assurance. Pathologist
1980;34:182-183,194.
45. Papadopoulos NM, Borer WZ, Elin RJ, Diamond LH. An abnormal lipoprotein in the
serum of uremic patients maintained on chronic hemodialysis. Ann Int Med
1980;92:634-635.
46. Robertson EA, Chesler RA, Elin RJ. Serum collected with lithium iodoacetate is
unsuitable for electrolyte and lactate dehydrogenase measurements. Clin Chem
1980;26:1228.
47. McClean SW, Elin RJ, Alling D, Chesler R, Seigel S, Utter AR, Green M. Comparison
of four electrolyte instruments using the proposed NCCLS protocol for evaluation of
precision and accuracy of automated instruments. Clin Biochem 1980;13:164-170.
48. Elin RJ, Utter A, Tan HK, Corash L. Effect of magnesium deficiency on erythrocyte
aging in rats. Am J Pathol 1980;100:765-778.
49. Elin RJ. Instrumentation in Clinical Chemistry. Science 1980;210:286-289.
50. Elin RJ. Values assigned to calibrators should be traceable to a primary standard.
Pathologist 1980;34:511-512.
51. Elin RJ, Utter AE. Positive limulus amoebocyte lysate reactions with polyriboinosinic
acid-polyribocytidylic acid. J Clin Microbiol 1980;12:502-505.
52. Elin RJ. SI: Past, present and future. Pathologist 1980;34:622-624.
53. Robertson EA, Elin RJ, Johnson E. Low results for inorganic phosphorus with the
SMAC Continuous-Flow Analyzer. Clin Chem 1981;27:490-492.
54. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G. Departmental resources and statistics of academic
pathology. Am J Clin Path 1981;75:662-670.
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55. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Johnson E. Bromide interferes with determination of chloride by
each of four methods. Clin Chem 1981;27:778-779.
56. Wei N, Pavlidis N, Tsokos G, Elin RJ, Plotz PH. Clinical significance of low creatine
phosphokinase values in patients with connective tissue disease. JAMA
1981;246:1921-1923.
57. Tuazon CU, Elin RJ. Endotoxin content of street heroin. Arch Intern Med
1981;141:1385-1386.
58. Elin RJ, Wolff SM, McAdam KPWJ, Chedid L, Audibert F, Bernard C, Oberling F.
Properties of reference E. coli endotoxin and its phthalylated derivative in humans. J
Infect Dis 1981;144:329-336.
59. Papadopoulos NM, Elin RJ, Wilson DM. Incidence of g-globulin banding in a healthy
population by high-resolution electrophoresis. Clin Chem 1982;28:707-708.
60. Elin RJ, Johnson EA. A method for the determination of the magnesium content of blood
mononuclear cells. Magnesium 1982;1:115-121.
61. Gray BA, Elin RJ. Tris carbonate interferes with certain methods for protein and CO2.
Clin Chem 1982;28:1246-1247.
62. Elin RJ, Foidart M, Adornato BT, Engel WK, Gralnick HR. Quantification of acute
phase reactants after muscle biopsy. J Lab Clin Med 1982;100:566-573.
63. Elin RJ, Johnson E, Chesler R. Four methods for determining uric acid compared with a
candidate reference method. Clin Chem 1982;28:2098-2100.
64. Robertson EA, Wright E, Chesler RA, Elin RJ. Lactate dehydrogenase activity as
measured by the SMAC is related to flow-cell energy. Clin Chem 1982;28:2106-2109.
65. Csako G, Magrath IT, Elin RJ. Serum total and isoenzyme lactate dehydrogenase
activity in American Burkitt's lymphoma patients. Am J Clin Pathol 1982;78:712-717.
66. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G. Workload, space and personnel of clinical chemistry
laboratories in teaching hospitals. Am J Clin Pathol 1982;78:839-846.
67. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G, Amenta J. Predicting space and personnel in academic
clinical pathology. Human Pathol 1983;14:470-473.
68. Csako G, Elin RJ, Hochstein HD, Tsai C. Physical and biological properties of U.S.
standard endotoxin EC after exposure to ionizing radiation. Infect Immun
1983;41:190-196.
69. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G. Workload, space and personnel of hematology
laboratories in teaching hospitals. Am J Clin Pathol 1983;80:190-196.
70. Hook GR, Fiori CE, Elin RJ. Imaging lymphocyte magnesium. Proceedings of the
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Microbeam Analysis Society 1983;18:233-236.
71. Witebsky FG, Sliva CA, Selepak ST, Ruddel ME, MacLowry JD, Johnson EE, Elin RJ.
Evaluation of four gentamicin and tobramycin assay procedures for clinical laboratories.
J Clin Microbiol 1983;18:890-894.
72. Hosseini JM, Johnson E, Elin RJ. Comparison of two separation techniques for the
determination of blood mononuclear cell magnesium content. J Am Coll Nutri
1983;4:361-368.
73. Elin RJ. The status of cellular analysis. J Am Coll Nutri 1983;4:329-330.
74. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Mechanism of cefoxitin and cephalothin interference with the Jaffe
method for creatinine. Clin Chem 1983;29:2044-2048.
75. Elin RJ, Gray BA. Liquid and lyophilized quality-control materials compared for use in
continuous-flow analysis. Clin Chem 1984;30:129-131.
76. Rehak NN, Elin RJ, Chesler R, Johnson E. Comparison of the Du Pont ACA and Dow
methods for determination of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Clin Chem
1984;30:127-129.
77. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G. Workload, space and personnel of microbiology
laboratories in teaching hospitals. Am J Clin Pathol 1984;82:78-84.
78. Robertson EA, Csako G, Faust A, Elin RJ. Effect of calibration material lot changes on
results for the "SMAC." Clin Chem 1984;30:1402-1405.
79. Kroll MH, Hagengruber C, Elin RJ. Effect of dialysis on interference by cefoxitin with
determination of creatinine. Clin Chem 1984;30:1386-1388.
80. Kroll MH, Hagengruber C, Elin RJ. Reaction of picrate with creatinine and cepha
antibiotics. Clin Chem 1984;30:1664-1666.
81. Nishi HH, Kestner J, Elin RJ. Four methods for determining total protein compared by
using purified protein fractions from human serum. Clin Chem 1985;31:95-98.
82. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Relationships between magnesium and protein concentration in
serum. Clin Chem 1985;31:244-246.
83. Kroll MH, Nealon L, Vogel MA, Elin RJ. How certain drugs interfere negatively with
the Jaffe reaction for creatinine. Clin Chem 1985;31:306-308.
84. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Magnesium content of mononuclear blood cells. Clin Chem
1985;31:377-380.
85. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Molar absorptivity and the blank correction factor. Clin Chem
1985;31:462-465.
86. Nishi HH, Elin RJ. Three turbidimetric methods for determining total protein compared.
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Clin Chem 1985;31:1377-1380.
87. Blank DW, Kroll MH, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Hemoglobin interference from in vivo
hemolysis. Clin Chem 1985;31:1566-1569.
88. Kroll MH, Olson D, Rawe M, King C, Hagengruber C, Elin RJ. Comparison of
creatinine as determined with the Ames seralyzer and by three Jaffe-based methods. Clin
Chem 1985;31:1900-1904.
89. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Magnesium variability of lymphocytes from cell culture. J Am
Coll Nutri 1985;4:613-617.
90. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Analytical approaches for biomedical elemental
analysis. J AM Coll Nutri 1985;4:599-612.
91. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Clinical utility of the limulus amebocyte (LAL) test. Prog Clin
Biol Res 1985;189:307-327.
92. Roach NA, Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Interference by sulfonylurea drugs with the Jaffe for
creatinine. Clin Chim Acta 1985;151:301-305.
93. Elin RJ, Gersch SM. Considerations for the design of a new laboratory. Am J Clin
Pathol 1986;85:61-66.
94. Csako G, Suba EA, Ahlgren A, Tsai CM, Elin RJ. Relation of structure to function for
the U.S. reference standard endotoxin after exposure to 60Co radiation. J Infect Dis
1986;153:98-108.
95. Hook GR, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Swyt C, Fiori CE. A sample preparation for
quantitative determination of magnesium in individual lymphocytes by electron probe
X-ray microanalysis. J Microscopy 1986;141:69-78.
96. Csako G, Tsai CM, Slomiany BL, Herp A, Elin RJ. Modification of the chemical
composition and structure of the U.S. reference standard endotoxin (RSE) by 60Co
radiation. Radiat Res 1986;105:283-295.
97. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ, Fiori CE. Quantitative electron probe X-ray
microanalysis and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy of human mononuclear blood
cell magnesium. Proceedings of the Microbeam Analysis Society 1986;21:217-224.
98. Elin RJ, Hook GR, Hosseini JM. Comparison of two methods for determination of
magnesium concentration of mononuclear blood cells. Magnesium 1986;5:301-305.
99. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Kestner J, Rawe M, Ruddel M, Nishi HH. Comparison of
automated and manual methods for urinalysis. Am J Clin Pathol 1986;86:731-737.
100. Csako G, Tsai CM, Hochstein HD, Elin RJ. The concentration, physical state, and purity
of bacterial endotoxin affect its detoxification by ionizing radiation. Radia Res
1986;108:158-166.
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101. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Quantitative magnesium analysis of mononuclear cells:
Electron probe x-ray microanalysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy methods
compared. J Clin Lab Anal 1987;1:98-103.
102. Rehak NN, Chiang BT, Nealon L, Elin RJ. Calibration of the aca for glucose in
cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem 1987;33:311-312.
103. Elin RJ. Status of the mononuclear blood cell magnesium assay. J Am Coll Nutri
1987;6:105-107.
104. Elin RJ. Computer-assisted therapeutic drug monitoring. Clin Lab Med 1987;7:485-492.
105. Kroll MH, Ruddel M, Blank DW, Elin RJ. A model for assessing interference. Clin
Chem 1987;33:1121-1123.
106. Kroll MH, Roach NA, Poe B, Elin RJ. Mechanism of interference with the Jaffe reaction
for creatinine. Clin Chem 1987;33:1129-1132.
107. Kroll MH, Jackson A, Elin RJ. Cefoxitin interferes with the "Clini-Skreen" column
method for urinary 17-hydroxycortico-steroids. Clin Chem 1987;33:1219-1222.
108. Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium status. Clin Chem 1987;33:1965-1970.
109. Csako G, Suba EA, Tsai CM, Mocca LF, Elin RJ. Dose-dependent changes in the
antigenicity of bacterial endotoxin exposed to ionizing radiation. J Clin Lab Immunol
1987;24:193-198.
110. Kroll MH, Lindsey H, Greene J, Sliva C, Hainline A, Elin RJ. Bias between enzymatic
methods and the reference method for cholesterol. Clin Chem 1988;34:131-135.
111. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Density gradients for isolation of mononuclear blood
cells for magnesium analysis by electron probe X-ray microanalysis. Magnesium
1988;7:1-5.
112. Elin RJ. Magnesium metabolism in health and disease. Dis Mon 1988;34:161-218.
113. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. A method for determining the magnesium concentration of
mononuclear blood cells. Trace Elements Med 1988;5:47-51.
114. Csako G, Suba EA, Elin RJ. Endotoxin-induced platelet activation in human whole
blood in vitro. Thromb Haemostas 1988;59:378-382.
115. Huang CM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Nutritional status of patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome. Clin Chem 1988;34:1957-1959.
116. Kroll MH, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Analytical bias for cholesterol and the percent of the
population deemed at risk for coronary heart disease. Clin Chem 1988;34:2009-2011.
117. Kroll MH, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. A model for the effect of bias for cholesterol on the
population at risk. Clin Chem 1988;34:2256-2259.
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118. Huang CM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Enzyme abnormalities of patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome. Clin Chem 1988;34:2574-2576.
119. Huang CM, Fleisher TA, Elin RJ. Magnesium content and concentration of mononuclear
and T lymphocyte blood cells. Magnesium 1988;7:219-224.
120. Elin RJ. Status of the determination of magnesium in mononuclear blood cells in
humans. Magnesium 1988;7:300-305.
121. Natanson C, Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Peart KW, Banks SM, MacVittie TJ,
Walker RI, Parrillo JE. Role of endotoxemia in cardiovascular dysfunction and
mortality: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus challenges in a canine model of
human septic shock. J Clin Invest 1989;83:243-251.
122. Gralnick HR, McKeown LP, Wilson OM, Williams SB, Elin RJ. Von Willebrand factor
release induced by endotoxin. J Lab Clin Med 1989;113:118-122.
123. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Comparison of magnesium in human
lymphocytes and mononuclear blood cells. Magnesium 1989;8:100-105.
124. Hosseini JM, Yang XY, Elin RJ. Determination of magnesium in granulocytes. Clin
Chem 1989;35:1404-1407.
125. Kroll MH, Chesler R, Elin RJ. Effect of lyophilization on results of five enzymatic
methods for cholesterol. Clin Chem 1989;35:1523-1526.
126. Elin RJ, Csako G. Response of humans to gamma-irradiated reference Escherichia coli
endotoxin. J Clin Lab Immunol 1989;29:17-23.
127. Bloom JN, Herman DC, Elin RJ, Sliva CA, Ruddel ME, Nussenblatt RB, Palestine AG.
Intravenous fluorescein interference with clinical laboratory tests. Am J Opthal
1989;108:375-379.
128. Roberts MW, Tylenda CA, Sonies BC, Elin RJ. Dysphagia in bulimia nervosa.
Dysphagia 1989;4:106-111.
129. Huang CM, Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Sliva C, Lotze MT, Rosenberg SA. Changes in
laboratory results for cancer patients treated with interleukin-2. Clin Chem
1990;36:431-434.
130. Elin RJ. Tests for assessing magnesium status. Check Sample 1990;30:1-6.
131. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Blood magnesium parameters do not differ
with age. J Am Coll Nutri 1990;9:308-313.
132. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Fitzpatrick L, Bliziotes MM, Marx SJ. Blood magnesium status of
patients with parathyroid disease. Magnesium Trace Elem 1990;9:119-123.
133. Danner RL, Natanson C, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Banks S, Mac Vittie TJ, Parillo JE.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared with Escherichia coli produces less endotoxemia but
more cardiovascular dysfunction and mortality in a canine model of septic shock. Chest
1990;98:1480-1487.
134. Reinhart RA, Fananapazir L, Cannon RO, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. The effect of
intravenous magnesium sulfate on blood magnesium parameters. Magnesium Trace
Elem 1990; 9:191-197.
135. Natanson C, Danner RL, Reilly JM, Doerfler ML, Hoffman WD, Akin GL, Hosseini JM,
Banks SM, Elin RJ, MacVittie TJ, Parrillo JE. Antibiotics versus cardiovascular support
in a canine model of human septic shock. Am J Physiol 1990;259:H1440-H1447.
136. Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Wesley RA, Reilly JM, Parillo JE. Endotoxemia in
human septic shock. Chest 1991;99:169-175.
137. Cohen MH, Elin RJ, Cohen BJ. Hypotension and disseminated intravascular coagulation
following intralesional bacillus Calmette-Guerin therapy for locally metastatic
melanoma. Cancer Immunol Immunother 1991;32:315-324.
138. Tylenda CA, Roberts MW, Elin RJ, Li SH, Altemus M. Bulimia nervosa: Its effect on
salivary chemistry. JADA 1991; 122:37-41.
139. Emancipator J, Csako G, Elin RJ. In vitro inactivation of bacterial endotoxin by human
lipoproteins and apolipoproteins. Infect Immun 1992;60:596-601.
140. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Drug interference in clinical chemistry. Check Sample 1992;32:1-6.
141. Huang CM, Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Schmitz J, Linnoila M. The effect of alcohol withdrawal
on serum concentrations of Lp(a), apolipoproteins A-1 and B and lipids. Alcohol: Clin
Exp Res 1992;16:895-898.
142. Elin RJ. The use of a computer for therapeutic drug monitoring. Check Sample
1992;13:1-6.
143. Cobb JP, Natanson C, Hoffman WD, Lodato RF, Banks S, Koev CA, Solomon MA, Elin
RJ, Hosseini JM, Danner RL. Nomega-amino-arginine, an inhibitor of nitric oxide
synthase, raises vascular resistance but increases mortality rates in awake canines
challenged with endotoxin. J Exp Med 1992;176:1175-1182.
144. Emancipator K, Elin RJ, Fleisher T. Comparison of two automated nephelometers. J
Clin Lab Anal 1992;6:399-404.
145. Elin RJ. Determination of serum magnesium concentration by clinical laboratories.
Magnesium Trace Elem 1992;10:60-66.
146. Elin RJ. Laboratory tests for the assessment of magnesium status in humans. Magnesium
Trace Elem 1992;10:172-181.
147. Quezado ZMN, Natanson C, Alling DW, Banks SM, Koev CA, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM,
Bacher JD, Danner RL, Hoffman WD. A controlled trial of HA-1A in a canine model of
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Gram-negative septic shock. JAMA 1993;269:2221-7.
148. Eichacker PQ, Hoffman WD, Farese A, Danner RL, Suffredini AF, Waisman Y, Banks
SM, Mouginis T, Wilson L, Rothlein R, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Mac Vitte TJ, Natanson C.
Leukocyte CD18 monoclonal antibody worsens endotoxemia and cardiovascular injury in
canines with septic shock. J Appl Physiol 1993;74:1885-92.
149. Elin RJ, Sampson M. Lithium: Review of methods. Check Sample 1993;9:1-6.
150. Altura BM, Brodsky MA, Elin RJ, Gums JG, Resnick LM, Seelig MS. Magnesium:
Growing in clinical importance. Patient Care 1994;28(1):130-50.
151. Altura BM, Brodsky MA, Elin RJ, Gums JG, Resnick LM, Seelig MS. Magnesium
therapy: Coming of age? Patient Care 1994;28(2):79-94.
152. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Effects of specimen turbidity and glycerol
concentration on nine enzymatic methods for triglyceride determination. Clin Chem
1994;40:221-6.
153. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Lithium determinations evaluated in eight analyzers.
Clin Chem 1994;40:869-872.
154. Quezado ZM, Hoffman WD, Winkelstein JA, Yaksiv I, Koev CA, Cork LC, Elin RJ,
Eichacker PQ, Natanson C. The third component of complement protects against
Escherichia coli endotoxin-induced shock and multiple organ failure. Exp Med
1994;179:569-578.
155. Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Grover G, Rubinow DR. Magnesium measures
across the menstrual cycle in premenstrual syndrome. Biol Psychiatry 1994;35;557-61.
156. Lee K, Csako G, Bernhardt P, Elin RJ. Relevance of macro creatine kinase (CK) type 1
and type 2 isoenzymes to laboratory and clinical data. Clin Chem 1994;40:1278-83.
157. Platt MS, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Smialek JE. Endotoxemia in sudden infant death
syndrome. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1994;15:261-5.
158. Elin RJ. Magnesium: The fifth but forgotten electrolyte. Am J Clin Pathol
1994;102:616-22.
159. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Interference with clinical laboratory analyses. Clin Chem
1994;40:1996-2005.
160. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Gill JR. Erythrocyte and mononuclear blood cell magnesium
concentrations are normal in hypomagnesemic patients with chronic renal magnesium
wasting. J Am Coll Nutr 1994;13:463-6.
161. Schmidt ME, Kruesi MJP, Elia J, Borcherding BG, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, McFarlin K,
Hamberger S. The effect of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate on calcium and
magnesium concentration in hyperactive boys. Psychiatry Res 1994;54:199-210.
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162. Hoffman WD, Pollack M, Banks SM, Koev LA, Solomon MA, Danner RL, Koles N,
Guelde G, Yatsiv I, Mouginis T, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Bacher J, Porter JC, Natanson C.
Distinct functional activities in canine septic shock of monoclonal antibodies specific for
the O-polysaccharide and core regions of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide. J Infect
Dis 1994;169:553-61.
163. Cobb JP, Natanson C, Quezado AM, Hoffman WD, Koev CA, Banks S, Correa R, Levi
R, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Danner RL. Differential hemodynamic effects of L-NMMA in
endotoxemic and normal dogs. Am J Physiol 1995;268:H1634-42.
164. Quezado ZMN, Natanson C, Banks SM, Alling DW, Koev CA, Danner RL, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Parker TS, Levine DM, Rubin AL, Hoffman WD. Therapeutic trial of
reconstituted human high-density lipoprotein in a canine model of Gram-negative septic
shock. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1995;272:604-11.
165. Rosenstein DL, Ryschon TW, Niemela JE, Elin RJ, Balaban RS, Rubinow DR. Skeletal
muscle intracellular ionized magnesium measured by 31P-NMR spectroscopy across the
menstrual cycle. J Am Coll Nutr 1995;14:486-90.
166. Hristova EN, Cecco S, Niemela JE, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Analyzer-dependent differences
in ionized calcium, ionized magnesium, sodium, and pH. Clin Chem 1995;41:1649-53.
167. Ryschon TW, Rosenstein DL, Rubinow DR, Niemela JE, Elin RJ, Balaban RS.
Relationship between skeletal muscle intracellular ionized magnesium and measurement
of blood magnesium. J Lab Clin Med 1996;127:207-13.
168. Hoffman WD, Danner RL, Quezado ZMN, Banks SM, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Natanson
C. Role of endotoxemia in cardiovascular dysfunction and lethality: Virulent and
nonvirulent Escherichia coli challenges in a canine model of septic shock. Infect Immun
1996;64:406-12.
169. Niemela JE, Snader BM, Elin RJ. Determination of ionized magnesium in platelets and
correlation with selected parameters. Clin Chem 1996;42:744-8.
170. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Niemela JE, Hristova EN, Elin RJ. Linearity and stability of the
AVL and NOVA magnesium and calcium ion-selective electrodes. Clin Chem
1996;42:880-7.
171. Seelig MS, Elin RJ. Is there a place for magnesium in the treatment of acute myocardial
infarction? Am Heart J 1996;132:471-7.
172. Elin RJ, Hristova EN, Cecco SA, Niemela JE, Rehak NN. Comparison of precision and
effect of pH and calcium on the AVL and NOVA magnesium ion-selective electrodes.
Scand J Clin Lab Invest 1996;56(Suppl 224):203-10.
173. Walls R, Thibault A, Liu L, Wood C, Kozlowski JM, Figg WD, Sampson ML, Elin RJ,
Samid D. The differentiating agent phenylacetate increases prostate-specific antigen
production by prostate cancer cells. Prostrate 1996;29:177-182.
174. Niemela JE, Csako G, Bui MN, Elin RJ. Gender-specific correlation of platelet ionized
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magnesium and serum low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations in apparently
healthy subjects. J Lab Clin Med 1997;129:89-96.
175. Hristova EN, Ruddel M, Herion D, Eckhardt M, Linnoila M, Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Elin
RJ. Serum ionized magnesium in chronic alcoholism: Is it really decreased? Clin Chem
1997;43:394-399.
176. Elin RJ, Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Rehak NN. Analyzer dependent
differences for high or low ionized magnesium and ionized calcium. Magnesium Res
1997;10:532-7 (Suppl 1).
177. Elin RJ. Evaluating the role of ionized magnesium in laboratory and clinical practice.
Magnesium Res 1997;10:525-31 (Suppl 1).
178. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Albright S, Elin RJ. Positive interference by clot activator in the
collection container with the determination of lithium. Clin Chem 1997;43:675-9.
179. Sevransky JE, Shaked G, Novogrodsky A, Levitzki A, Gazit A, Hoffman A, Elin RJ,
Quezado ZMN, Freeman BD, Eichacker PQ, Danner RL, Banks SM, Bacher J, Thomas
ML, Natanson C. Tyrphostin AG 556 improves survival and reduces multiorgan failure
in canine Escherichia coli peritonitis. J Clin Invest 1997;99:1966-73.
180. Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Clinically important intermethod
differences for physiologically abnormal ionized magnesium results. Am J Clin Pathol
1997;108:564-569.
181. Niemela JE, Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. The effect of smoking on the serum ionized
magnesium concentration is method-dependent. Arch Pathol Lab Med 1997;121:1087-
1092.
182. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Niemela JE, Elin RJ. Thiocyanate in smokers interferes with
NOVA magnesium ion-selective electrode. Clin Chem 1997;43:1595-1600.
183. Elin RJ, Fried MW, Sampson M, Ruddel M, Kleiner DE, DiBisceglie AM. Assessment
of monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) as a measure of liver function for patients with
chronic viral hepatitis. Clin Chem 1997;43:1952-1957.
184. Csako G, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Falsely high ionized magnesium results by an ion-selective
electrode method in severe hypomagnesemia. Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem
1997;35:701-709.
185. Seelig MS, Elin RJ, Antman EM. Magnesium in acute myocardial infarction: Still an
open question. Can J Cardiol 1998;14:745-749.
186. Huijgen HJ, Sanders R, Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Sanders GT, Elin RJ. Serum ionized
magnesium: Comparison of three ion-selective analyzer. Clin Chem Lab Med
1999;37:465-470.
187. Cao Z, Bideau R, Valdes R Jr.,Elin RJ. Acute hypermagnesemia and respiratory arrest
following infusion Mg SO 4 for tocolysis. Clin Chim Acta 1999;285:191-193.
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188. Linder M, Elin RJ. Implications of methodological bias for therapeutic drug monitoring.
Arch Pathol Lab Med 1999;123:931-932.
189. Elin RJ, Whitis J, Snyder J. Infectious disease diagnosis from a peripheral blood smear.
Lab Med 2000;31:324-328.
190. Steele BW, Wang E, Palomaki G, Klee GG, Elin RJ, Witte DL. Sources of variability:
A College of American Pathologists therapeutic drug monitoring survey study. Arch
Path Lab Med 2001;125:183-190.
191. Shen S, Elin RJ, Soldin SJ. Characterization of cross reactivity by carbamazepine 10,11-
epoxide with carbamazepine assays. Clin Biochem 2001;34:157-158.
192. Elin RJ, Winter WE. Methylmalonic acid: A test whose time has come? Arch Pathol
Lab Med 2001;125:824-827.
193. Steele BW, Wang E, Palomaki GE, Klee GG, Elin RJ, Soldin SJ, Witte DL. An
evaluation of analytical goals for assays of drugs: A College of American Pathologists
therapeutic drug monitoring survey study. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2001;125:729-735.
194. Mittendorf R, Covert R, Elin R, Pryde PG, Khoshnood B, Lee K. Umbilical cord serum
ionized magnesium level and total pediatric mortality. Obstet Gynecol 2001;98:75-78.
195. Elin RJ. The clinician and laboratorian: Dynamic transitions. Clin Chem 2001;47:1507-
1508.
196. Cao Z, Tongate C, Elin RJ. Evaluation of AVL988/4 analyzer for measurement of
ionized magnesium and ionized calcium. Scand J Clin Lab Invest 2001;61:389-394.
197. Levinson SS, Elin RJ. What is CRP telling us about coronary artery disease? Arch
Intern Med 2002;162:389-392.
198. Levinson SS, Elin RJ, Yam L. Light chain proteinuria and lysozymuria in a patient with
acute monocytic leukemia. Clin Chem 2002;48:1131-1132.
199. Mittendorf R, Pryde PG, Elin RJ, Gianopoulos JG, Lee KS. Relationship between
hypermagnesium in preterm labor and adverse health outcomes in babies. Magnesium
Res 2002;15:253-261.
200. McKee MD, Cecco SA, Niemela JE, Cormier J, Kim CJ, Steinberg SM, Rehak NN, Elin
RJ, Rosenberg SA. Effects of interleukin 2 therapy on lymphocyte magnesium levels. J
Lab Clin Med 2002;15:5-12.
201. Soldin SJ, Steele BW, Witte DL, Wang E, Elin RJ. Lack of specificity of cyclosporine
immunoassays: Results of a College of American Pathologists study. Arch Pathol Lab
Med 2003;127:19-22.
202. Soldin OP, Elin RJ, Soldin SJ. Therapeutic drug monitoring in AIDS – Quo vadis? Arch
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Pathol Lab Med 2003;127:102-104.
203. Steele BW, Wang E, Soldin SJ, Klee G, Elin RJ, Witte DL. A longitudinal replicate
study of immunosuppressive drugs: A College of American Pathologists study. Arch
Pathol Lab Med 2003;127:283-288.
204. Wang F, Van Den Eeden SK, Ackerson LM, Salk SE, Reince RH, Elin RJ. Oral
magnesium oxide prophylaxis of frequent migrainous headache in children: A
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Headache 2003;43:601-610.
205. Qiu L, Levinson SS, Keeling K, Elin RJ. A convenient and effective method for
removing fibrinogen from contaminated serum specimens for protein electrophoresis.
Clin Chem 2003;49:868-872.
206. Soldin SJ, Wang E, Verjee Z, Elin RJ. Phenytoin overview - Metabolite interference in
some immunoassays could be clinically important: Results of a Collegeof American
Pathologists study. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003;127:1623-1625.
207. Elin RJ, Winter WE. Laboratory and clinical aspects of B-type natriuretic peptides.
Arch Pathol Lab Med 2004;128:697-699.
208. Pugia MJ, Sommer R, Corey P, Anderson L, Gleason S, Jortani SA, Elin RJ, Gopual DL,
Valdes R, Lott JA. The uristatin dipstick is useful in distinguishing upper respiratory
from urinary tract infections. Clin Chim Acta 2004;341:73-81.
209. Liu L, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. High sensitivity C-reactive protein and cardiovascular disease.
Louisville Med 2004;51:393-397.
210. Elin RJ, Winters SJ. Current controversies in testosterone testing: Aging and obesity.
Clin Lab Med 2004;24:119-139.
211. Winter WE, Elin RJ. The role and assessment of ventricular peptides in heart failure.
Clin Lab Med 2004;24:235-274.
212. Levinson SS, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Poor predictive value of high-sensitivity C-reactive
protein indicates need for reassessment. Clin Chem 2004;50:1733-1735.
213. Hollensead SC, Lockwood WB, Elin RJ. Errors in pathology and laboratory medicine:
Consequences and prevention. J Surg Oncol 2004;88:161-181.
214. Jortani SA, Pugia MJ, Elin RJ, Thomas M, Womack EP, Cast T, Valdes R. Sensitive
noninvasive marker for the diagnosis of probable bacterial or viral infection. J Clin Lab
Anal 2004;18:289-295.
215. Palmer-Toy DE, Wang E, Winter WE, Soldin SJ, Klee GG, Howanitz JH, Elin RJ.
Comparison of pooled fresh frozen serum to proficiency testing material in the College of
American Pathologists survey: Cortisol and immunoglobulin E. Arch Pathol Lab Med
2005;129:305-309.
216. Steele BW, Wang E, Klee GG, Thienpont LM, Soldin SJ, Sokoll LJ, Winter WE,
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Fuhrman SA, Elin RJ. Analytic bias of thyroid function tests: Analysis of a College of
American Pathologists fresh frozen serum pool by 3900 clinical laboratories. Arch
Pathol Lab Med 2005;129:310-317.
217. Steele BW,Wang E, Palmer-Toy DE, Kileen AA, Elin RJ, Klee GG. Total long-term
within-laboratory precision of cortisol, ferritin, thyroxine, free thyroxine, and thyroidstimulating
hormone assays based on a College of American Pathologists fresh frozen
serum study: Do available methods meet medical needs for precision? Arch Pathol Lab
Med 2005;129:318-322.
218. Bock JL, Endres DB, Elin RJ, Wang E, Rosenzweig B, Klee GG. Comparison of fresh
frozen serumto traditional proficiency testing material in a College of American
Pathologists survey for ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12. Arch Pathol Lab Med
2005;129:323-327.
219. Schreiber WE, Endres DB, Mc Dowell GA, Palomaki GE, Elin RJ, Klee GG, Wang E.
Comparison of fresh frozen serum to proficiency testing material in College of American
Pathologists surveys: Alpha-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, human chorionic
gonagotropin, and prostate-specific antigen. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2005;129:331-337.
220. Slone SP, Ahmed Z, Cole LA, Elin RJ, Martin AW, Herzig RH, Herzig GP, Miller JJ.
Positive pregnancy tests in a nongravid, premenopausal woman due to hCG beta-chain
production by multiple myeloma. Am J Clin Pathol 2005;124:108-112.
221. Levinson SS, Elin RJ. Role of hs-CRP measurements in the current cardiovascular risk
assessment. Clin Chim Acta 2005;356:225-226.
222. Zhu Y, Elin RJ. Identification of a spurious band on serum protein electrophoresis
induced by ethanol treatment. Clin Chim Acta 2006;366:341-343.
223. Khine K, Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Niemela JE, Schmidt PJ, Rubinow DR. Magnesium
retention and mood effects after premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Biological Psychiatry
2006;59:327-333.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
1. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Bacterial endotoxins. In Laskin AL and Lechevalier HA (Eds).
CRC Handbook of Microbiology, CRC Press, Cleveland, Ohio, 1973, pp. 215-239.
2. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Endotoxin induced non-specific resistance to infection - A possible
mechanism. In Braun W and Ungar J (Eds). Non-specific Factors Influencing Host Resistance,
Vol 11, S. Karger, Basel, Switerland, 1973, pp. 371-381.
3. Dale DC, Reynolds HY, Pennington JE, Elin RJ, Herzig GP, Graw RG. Granulocyte
transfusion therapy of experimental Pseudomonas pneumonia: Comparison of granulocytes
procured by centrifugation and filter adherence. In Goldman JM, and Lowenthal RM, (Eds).
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Leukocytes: Separation Collection and Transfusion, Academic Press, London, 1975, pp.
279-284.
4. MacLowry JD, Robertson EA, Elin RJ. The place of the computer in diagnostic medical
bacteriology. In Stefanini M, et al (Eds). Progress in Clinical Pathology, Vol. VII, Grune &
Stratton, Inc., New York, 1977, pp. 49-70.
5. Elin RJ. Non-specific resistance to infection. In Dick G (Ed). Immunological Aspects of
Infectious Diseases, MTP Press Limited, London, 1979, pp. 1-19.
6. Wolff SM, Elin RJ. Some aspects of the induction of non-specific resistance to infection.
In Sela M and Chagas C (Eds). Role of Non-Specific Immunity in the Production and Treatment
of Cancer. Vatican Press, Rome, 1980, pp. 73-91.
7. Elin RJ. Role of magnesium in membranes: Erythrocyte and platelet function and
stability. In Cantin M and Seelig MS (Eds). Magnesium in Health and Disease. Spectrum
Publications, Inc., Jamaica, NY, 1980, pp. 113-124.
8. Elin RJ, Tan HK. Formation of plaques on erythrocyte membranes from rats with
magnesium deficiency. In Cantin M and Seelig MS (Eds). Magnesium in Health and Disease.
Spectrum Publications, Inc., Jamaica, NY, 1980, pp. 126-127.
9. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Bacterial endotoxin. In Laskin AI and Lechevalier HA (Eds). CRC
Handbook of Microbiology. Microbial Composition: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Minerals, Vol.
IV, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1981, pp. 253-281.
10. Elin RJ. Magnesium. In Race GJ (Ed). Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 3, Chapter 25.
Harper and Row, Publishers, Philadelphia, 1985, pp. 1-8.
11. Elin RJ. Overview of problems in the assessment of magnesium status. In Altura BM,
Durlach J and Seelig MS (Eds). Magnesium in Cellular Processes and Medicine. S. Karger,
New York, 1987, pp.67-76.
12. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Quantitative magnesium analysis of individual
mononuclear cells by electron probe X-ray microanalysis. In Altura BM, Durlach J and Seelig
MS (Eds). Magnesium in Cellular Processes and Medicine, S. Karger, New York, 1987, pp.
142-150.
13. Elin RJ. Reference intervals and laboratory values of clinical importance. In
Wyngaarden J and Smith P (Eds). Cecil Textbook of Medicine, Saunders, Philadelphia, 1988,
pp. 2394-2404.
14. Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium status. In Itokawa Y and Durlach J (Eds).
Magnesium in Health and Disease, John Libbey & Co. Ltd., London, 1989, pp. 137-146.
15. Elin RJ. The assessment of magnesium status in humans. In Sigel H and Sigel A (Eds.).
Metal Ions in Biological Systems, Compendium on Magnesium and its Role in Biology, Nutrition
and Physiology, Vol. 26, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1990, pp. 579-596.
16. Elin RJ. Evaluation of pyogenic arthritis. In Prior RB (Ed). Clinical Applications of the
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Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate Test, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1990, pp. 111-114.
17. Elin RJ. Reference intervals and laboratory values. In Bennett JC and Plum F
(Eds).Cecil Textbook of Medicine (20 th edition), Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pp. 2223-2233.
18. Elin RJ. Reference intervals and laboratory values. In Goldman L and Bennett JC (Eds).
Cecil Textbook of Medicine (21 st edition), Saunders, Philadelphia, 2000, pp. 2299-2308.
19. Elin RJ. Laboratory evaluation of chronic latent magnesium deficiency. In Rayssiguier
Y,
Mazur A and Durlach J (Eds). Advances in Magnesium Research, Nutrition and Health, John
Libbey & Co. Ltd., Eastleigh, England, 2001, pp. 233-239.
20. Elin RJ. Reference intervals and laboratory values. In Goldman L and Ausiello D (Eds).
Cecil Textbook of Medicine (22 nd edition), Saunders, Philadelphia, 2004, pp. 2495-2506.
21. Miller JJ, Levinson SS, Elin RJ. Interferences in laboratory tests. In Ward-Cook KM,
Lehmann CA, Schoeff LE, Williams RH.(Eds). Clinical Diagnostic Technology: The
Total Testing Process, Vol. 2: The Analytical Phase. AACC Press, Washinton, D. C.,
2005, pp. 37-76.
ABSTRACTS:
1. Elin RJ. Biochemical and pathological studies in magnesium deficiency in the rat.
Dissertation Abstracts 1970;30:5351-B.
2. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Iron and endotoxin induced nonspecific resistance to infection. Fed
Proc 1972;31:802.
3. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. The effect of iron and pH on the growth of Candida albicans in
human serum. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
1972;72:67.
4. Elin RJ. Erythrocyte survival during magnesium deprivation in the rat. Clin Res
1972;20:485.
5. Elin RJ. Factors effecting erythrocyte survival in magnesium deficiency. Abstracts of
the American Society of Hematology 1972;15:92.
6. Blaschke T, Elin RJ, Berk P, Song C, Wolff SM. The effect of induced fever on
sulfobromophthalein (BSP) kinetics in man. Clin Res 1973;21:258.
7. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Infection and immunoglobulin concentrations in Chediak-Higashi
mice. Fed Proc 1973;32:1030.
8. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Studies of the specificity of the limulus amebocyte lysate test.
Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology 1973;73:103.
9. Elin RJ, Wolff SM. Effect of fever on serum iron in man. Clin Res 1973;21:598.
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10. Elin RJ. Immunoglobulin concentrations and synthesis in experimental magnesium
deficiency. Clin Res 1973;21:577.
11. Adamson JW, Dale D, Elin RJ. Regulation of cyclic erythropoiesis in the grey collie. J
Clin Invest 1973;52:1A-2A.
12. Elin RJ. Cell mediated immune response and immunoglobulin concentrations in
magnesium deficiency. Fed Proc 1974;33:727.
13. Elin RJ. Immunoglobulin concentration and synthesis in experimental magnesium
deficiency. Abstracts of the U.S. Public Health Service 1974;9:34.
14. Elin RJ, Vesell ES, Wolff SM. The effect of induced fever on antipyrine metabolism.
Clin Res 1974;22:317A.
15. Elin RJ, Wolff SM, Chedid L. Nonspecific resistance to infection in mice induced by a
water-soluble adjuvant. Federation Proceedings 1975;34:1044.
16. Elin RJ, Robinson RA Levine AS, Wolff SM. The limulus test in the diagnosis of
clinical endotoxemia. Clin Res 1975;23:303A.
17. Kazmierowski JA, Elin RJ, Reynolds HY, Durbin WA, Wolff SM. Chediak-Higashi
syndrome: Reversal of increased susceptibility to infection by bone marrow transplantation.
Abstracts of the Interscience Conference on Agents and Chemotherapy 1975;15:306.
18. Elin RJ, Tan HK. Formation of plaques on erythrocyte membranes from rats with
magnesium deficiency. Abstracts of the American Society of Hematology 1975;18:107.
19. Elin RJ, Tan HK. Formation of plaques on erythrocyte membranes from rats with
magnesium deficiency. Fed Proc 1976;35:475.
20. Elin RJ, Wolff SM, Finch CA. The effect of induced fever on serum iron and ferritin
concentration in man. Clin Res 1976;24:306A.
21. Elin RJ, Sweet JB, Gill VJ, Chusid MJ. Bacteremia, NBT and limulus assays following
dental extractions: Effect of topical antiseptics. Clin Res 1976;24:343A.
22. Gralnick HR, Elin RJ, Abrams E, Givelber H, Wolff SM. Effects of endotoxin (LPS) on
blood coagulation in humans. Clin Res 1976;24:344A.
23. Elin RJ, Sandberg AS, Rosenstreich DL. Comparison of pyrogenicity, limulus reactivity,
mitogenicity and complement activating ability of bacterial endotoxins and related compounds.
Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology 1976;76:21.
24. Sweet J, Gill V, Alling DW. Chusid M, Elin RJ. Bacteremia, NBT and limulus tests
following dental extraction: Effect of topical antiseptics. Proceedings of the USPHS
Professional Association 1976;11:54.
25. Elin RJ, Alling DW. Survival of normal and magnesium- deficient erythrocytes in rats:
Effect on magnesium-deficient diet vs. splenectomy. Fed Proc 1977;36:330.
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26. McAdam KPWJ, Elin RJ, Wolff SM, Sipe JD. Serum amyloid A (SAA) and C-reactive
protein (CRP) in acute inflammation. Fed Proc 1977;36:1065.
27. Elin RJ, Knowles R, Barth W, Wolff SM. Nonspecificity of the limulus test in the
diagnosis of pyogenic arthritis. Clin Res 1977;25:375A.
28. Elin RJ, Knowles R, Barth WF, Wolff SM. Nonspecificity of the limulus test in the
diagnosis of pyogenic arthritis. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology 1977;77:29.
29. Elin RJ, Utter AE, Corash L. Erythrocyte parameters related to cellular age in
magnesium deficient rats. Fed Proc 1978;37:444.
30. Elin RJ. Evaluation of the clinical utility of the limulus test with three body fluids. Clin
Chem 1978;24:1006.
31. Elin RJ, Perini F, Putterman G, Hande KR. Negative interference with serum uric acid
(UA) determinations by the uricase method due to hyperxanthinemia. Clin Chem 1979;25:1082.
32. Nishi HH, Kestner J, Elin RJ. A new semi automated nephelo-metric procedure for the
determination of bacterial endotoxin. Clin Chem 1979;25:1106.
33. McClean SW, Elin RJ, Alling D, Chesler R, Siegel S, Utter A, Green M. Comparison of
four electrolyte instruments using a standard protocol. Clin Chem 1979;25:1115.
34. Elin RJ. Susceptibility of different strains of mice to infection with six challenge
organisms. Fed Proc 1980;39:779.
35. Elin RJ, Nishi H, Johnson E, Kestner J, Rawe M. Evaluation of two semi-automated
dipstick readers. Clin Chem 1980;26:1011.
36. Robertson EA, Chesler RA, Elin RJ. Serum collected with iodoacetate (IA) is unsuitable
for electrolyte and lactate dehydrogenase (LD) measurements. Clin Chem 1980;26:1055.
37. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G, Amenta J. Comparison of two studies of relationships
between laboratory workloads and resources. Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and
Scientists, May 22, 1981. Chapel Hill, NC.
38. Elin RJ, Johnson E, Chesler R. Comparison of four methods for the determination of uric
acid with a candidate reference method. Clin Chem 1981;27:1114.
39. Elin RJ, Foidart M, Adornato B, Engel WK, Gralnick HR. Quantification of acute phase
reactants (APR) following muscle biopsy. Clin Chem 1981;27:1054.
40. Elin RJ, Robertson EA, Sever G. The resources of academic clinical chemistry. Clin
Chem 1981;27:1060.
41. Gray B, Elin RJ. Variability of bicarbonate and total protein values with a lyophilized
control material. Clin Chem 1981;27:1076.
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42. Papadopoulos N, Elin RJ. Comparison of two electrophoretic systems for the
identification of y-globulin banding. Clin Chem 1981;27:1084.
43. Rehak NN, Elin RJ, Chesler R, Johnson E. Comparison of the DuPont ACA and Dow
methods for determination of high- density lipoprotein cholesterol. Clin Chem 1982;28:1630.
44. Elin RJ, Johnson E. The determination of the magnesium content of blood mononuclear
cells. J Am Coll Nutr 1982;1:117.
45. Chesler RA, Elin RJ. Determination of serum calcium beyond the linearity limits of
SMAC. Clin Chem 1982;28:1577.
46. Elin RJ, Chesler RA. Interference with the determination of creatinine by cepha
antibiotics. Clin Chem 1982;28:1580.
47. Gray BA, Elin RJ. Comparison of liquid and lyophilized quality control material with
SMAC. Clin Chem 1982;28:1655.
48. Elin RJ, Csako G. Patterns of serum total and isoenzyme lactate dehydrogenase in
Burkitt's lymphoma patients. Clin Chem 1982;28:1561.
49. Elin RJ, Johnson E. A method for the determination of the magnesium content of blood
mononuclear cells. Clin Chem 1982;28:1577.
50. Wright E, Chesler RA, Robertson EA, Elin RJ. SMAC LDH activity is related to flow
cell energy. Clin Chem 1982;28:1673.
51. Nishi H, Kestner J, Elin RJ. Comparison of four methods for the determination of
protein using purified serum protein fractions. Clin Chem 1982;28:1628.
52. Rehak NN, Elin RJ, Chesler RA, Chiang BT, Johnson EE. Evaluation of Kodak
Ektachem electrolyte analyzer. Clin Chem 1982;28:1630.
53. Elin RJ, Johnson E. The determination of the magnesium content of blood mononuclear
cells separated with an arabino-galactan gradient. J Am Coll Nutr 1982;1:419.
54. Csako G, Elin RJ, Hochstein HD, Tsai CM. Detoxification of the Escherichia coli
standard endotoxin by ionizing radiation. Fed Proc 1983;42:1039.
55. Elin RJ, Johnson E. A method for the determination of the magnesium content of blood
mononuclear cells. Fed Proc 1983;42:1052.
56. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Mechanism of cefoxitin and cephalothin interference with the Jaffe
method for the determination of creatinine. Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and
Scientists. June 3, 1983. Rochester, NY.
57. Elin RJ, Ruddel M, McClean S. The variability of the glycerol concentration in human
serum. Clin Chem 1983;29:1174.
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58. Elin RJ, Johnson E, Ruddel M, Selepak S, Sliva C, Witebsky F. Comparison of three
systems for determination of gentamicin and tobramycin. Clin Chem 1983;29:1175.
59. Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Korn WR, Thompson BC. Discrepant results for the determination of
theophylline in serum from a patient with renal failure. Clin Chem 1983;29:1275.
60. Elin RJ, Hosseini J, Johnson E. Comparison of two separation media for the
determination of the magnesium content of blood mononuclear cells. Clin Chem 1983;29:1271.
61. Csako G, Robertson EA, Elin RJ. The effect on results of changing calibration materials
for SMAC. Clin Chem 1983;29:1208-1209.
62. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Kinetics of cefoxitin interference with the Jaffe method for
creatinine. Clin Chem 1983;29:1259-1260.
63. Ruddel M, Elin RJ, McClean S. A method for the determination of triglycerides with
automatic subtraction of the glycerol blank. Clin Chem 1983;29:1226.
64. Elin RJ. Methods for the determination of blood mononuclear cell magnesium and trace
elements. J Am Coll Nutr 1983;2:275-276.
65. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Magnesium variability of lymphocytes from cell culture. J Am
Coll Nutr 1983;2:280.
66. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Fiori CE, Elin RJ. Lymphocyte magnesium by electron
microprobe x-ray imaging. J AM Coll Nutr 1983;2:279-280.
67. Csako G, Suba EA, Ahlgren A, Tsai CM, Elin RJ. Relationship of structure and function
for the U.S. Reference Standard Endotoxin exposed to 60Co-radiation. Fed Proc 1984;43:326.
68. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Magnesium content of lymphocytes from cell culture. Fed Proc
1984;43:670.
69. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Relationship between serum magnesium and albumin concentrations
in humans. Fed Proc 1984;43:1053.
70. Kroll MH, Nealon L, Elin RJ. Phenacemide interference with the Jaffe method for the
determination of creatinine. Clin Chem 1984;30:968.
71. Kroll MH, Hagengruber C, Lindsey H, Elin RJ. SMAC uric acid methods compared:
Uricase and phosphotungstate. Clin Chem 1984;30:967.
72. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Relationship between serum magnesium and albumin concentrations
in humans. Clin Chem 1984;30:962-963.
73. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Photometric blank correction when both reagent and product absorb
light at the same wavelength. Clin Chem 1984;30:1053.
74. Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Protein interference with the determination of digoxin by
fluorescence polarization. Clin Chem 1984;30:1011.
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75. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Magnesium content of lymphocytes from cell culture. Clin Chem
1984;30:963.
76. Elin RJ. Comparison of three enzymes for the early detection of hepatocellular damage
in normal individuals. Clin Chem 1984;30:941.
77. Hook G, Elin RJ, Fiori C, Hosseini JM, Swyt C. Microprobe x-ray analysis and imaging
of magnesium in individual cells. Clin Chem 1984;30:963.
78. Csako G, Elin RJ, Hochstein HD, Tsai CM. Properties of the radiodetoxified U.S.
standard endotoxin EC (Escherichia coli). Rev Infect Dis 1984;6:573.
79. Elin RJ, Kroll MH. Relationship between serum magnesium and albumin concentrations
in humans. J Am Coll Nutr 1984;3:296.
80. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Lymphocyte magnesium determination. Biophysical J
1985;47:488A.
81. Danner RL, Natanson C, Elin RJ, Schaer GL, Hosseini JM, MacVittie TP, Conklin JJ,
Walker RI, Fink MP, Parrillo JE. Endotoxin release during Gram-negative sepsis in a canine
model: Endotoxin blood concentrations correlate with the decreases in blood pressure and
systemic vascular resistance. Clin Res 1985;33:399A.
82. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Relationship between calcium and serum protein in humans. Clin
Chem 1985;31:966.
83. Kroll MH, Lindsey H, Chesler R, Elin RJ. Comparison of RA-1000 transferrin to
autoanalyzer TIBC. Clin Chem 1985;31:974.
84. Blank DW, Kroll MH, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Reportability of LDH with in vivo
hemolysis. Clin Chem 1985;31:1023.
85. Elin RJ, Kroll MH. Relationship between calcium and serum proteins in humans. J Am
Coll Nutr 1985;4:385.
86. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Fitzpatrick L, Bliziotes MM, Marx SJ. Magnesium status of
patients with parathyroid disease. J Am Coll Nutr 1985;4:390.
87. Elin RJ. Overview of problems in diagnosis of magnesium status. J Am Coll Nutr
1985;4:330.
88. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Quantitative magnesium analysis of individual
lymphocytes by electron probe x-ray microanalysis. J Am Coll Nutr 1985;4:332.
89. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. The effect of diluent on the recovery of magnesium from serum. J
Am Coll Nutr 1985;4:396-397.
90. Danner RL, Natanson C, Elin RJ, Peart KW, Hosseini JM, Flynn M, MacVittie TP,
Conklin JJ, Walker RI, Parrillo JE. Endotoxin (E) blood concentrations correlate with
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hypotension, and systemic vascular resistance (SVRI) in a canine model of Escherichia coli
(EC) sepsis. Abstract of the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and
Chemotherapy 1985;25:215.
91. Csako G, Suba EA, Tsai CM, Elin RJ. Changes in the antigenic and molecular structure
of y-irradiated bacterial lipopolysac-charide (LPS). Fed Proc 1986;45:690.
92. Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Relationship between calcium and serum protein in humans. Am Soc
Clin Pathol, Washington, DC, April 1986.
93. Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Schlesinger T, Roach P, Parrillo JE. Endotoxemia is
associated with many clinical manifestations of septic shock (SS) in humans. Clin Res
1986;34:410A.
94. Danner RL, Natanson C, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Peart KW, Barrett DA, MacVittle TP,
Walker RI, Conklin JJ, Parrillo JE. Blood endotoxin (E) concentrations in a canine model of
septic shock (SS): Different bacteria produce similar hemodynamics, but large differences in
endotoxin levels. Clin Res 1986;34:411A.
95. Elin RJ, Csako G. Gamma radiation of endotoxin affects response in humans. Clin Res
1986;34:675A.
96. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Fitzpatrick L, Bliziotes MM, Marx SJ. Magnesium status of
patients with parathyroid disease. U.S. Public Health Service Professional Association,
Washington, DC, June 1986.
97. Elin RJ, Kroll MH, Ruddel M, Blank DW. A model for assessment of interference. Clin
Chem 1986;32:1185.
98. Kroll MH, Jackson A, Elin RJ. Cefoxitin interferes with Clini-Skreen column method for
17-hydroxysteroids. Clin Chem 1986;32:1162.
99. Kroll MH, Roach NA, Elin RJ. Mechanism of acetohexamide interference with the Jaffe
reaction for creatinine. Clin Chem 1986;32:1187.
100. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Quantitative magnesium analysis of mononuclear cells:
Electron probe x-ray microanalysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy methods compared.
Clin Chem 1986;32:1196.
101. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Fitzpatrick L, Bliziotes MM, Marx SJ. Magnesium status of
patients with parathyroid disease. Clin Chem 1986;32:1087.
102. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Kestner J, Rawe M, Ruddel M, Nishi HH. Comparison of
automated and manual methods for urinalysis. Clin Chem 1986;32:1190.
103. Csako G, Tsai CM, Slomiany BL, Herp A, Elin RJ. Structure and chemical composition
of y-irradiated bacterial lipopolysac-charide (LPS). Fed Proc 1986;45:1822.
104. Birnkrant A, Hosseini JM, Yang XY, Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium metabolism for
women in labor. J Am Coll Nutr 1987;6:71.
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105. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Effect of treatment with carbonyl iron on the
magnesium value of mononuclear blood cells. J Am Coll Nutr 1987;6:89.
106. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Comparison of mononuclear blood cell magnesium
quantified by electron probe x-ray microanalysis and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. J
Am Coll Nutr 1987;6:89-90.
107. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Method for determination of the concentration of magnesium in
human mononuclear blood cells. J Am Coll Nutr 1987;6:89.
108. Danner RL, Natanson C, Akin GL, Hosseini JM, Walker RI, MacVittie TJ, Elin RJ,
Parrillo JE. Endotoxemia during antibiotic treatment in a canine model of septic shock. Crit
Care Med 1987;15:441.
109. Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Schlesinger T, Reilly JM, Parrillo JE. The effect of
endotoxemia on the clinical manifestations of septic shock (SS) in humans. Clin Res
1987;35:384A.
110. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Intra-individual seasonal variation of magnesium in blood.
Magnesium 1987;6:155.
111. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Fitzpatrick L, Bliziotes MM, Marx SJ. Magnesium status of
patients with parathyroid disease. Magnesium 1987;6:152.
112. Birnkrant A, Hosseini JM, Yang XY, Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium metabolism for
women in labor. Magnesium 1987;6:151.
113. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Method for determination of the concentration of magnesium in
human mononuclear blood cells. Magnesium 1987;6:155.
114. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Effect of treatment with carbonyl iron on the
magnesium value of mononuclear blood cells. Magnesium 1987;6:164.
115. Hook GR, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Quantitative magnesium analysis of mononuclear cells:
Electron probe x-ray microanalysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy methods compared.
Magnesium 1987;6:154-155.
116. Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Sliva C. A comparison of four methods for the determination of
amylase with serum and urine. Clin Chem 1987:6:997.
117. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Yang XY, Ruddel M. Determination of magnesium in
granulocytes. Clin Chem 1987;33:1006.
118. Elin RJ. Computer assisted therapeutic drug monitoring. Clin Chem 1987;33:982.
119. Kroll MH, Lindsey H, Greene J, Elin RJ, Hainline A. The clinical effect of
methodological bias for cholesterol. Clin Chem 1987;33:894.
120. Kroll MH, Lindsey H, Greene J, Elin RJ, Hainline A. Evaluation of the origin of the bias
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etween enzymatic methods and the reference method for cholesterol. Clin Chem 1987;33:894.
121. Kroll MH, Lindsey H, Greene J, Elin RJ, Hainline A. Bias among enzymatic methods for
cholesterol. Clin Chem 1987;33:894.
122. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Intra-individual seasonal variation of magnesium in blood. Clin
Chem 1987;33:1006.
123. Gralnick HR, McKeown L, Wilson O, Williams S, Elin RJ. In vivo von Willebrand
factor release following endotoxin administration. Blood 1987;70:403A.
124. Huang CM, Elin RJ, Fleisher TA. Magnesium content and concentration of mononuclear
and T-blood cells. Am J Clin Pathol 1988;89:439-440.
125. Csako G, Suba EA, Elin RJ. Platelet activation by purified lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in
human whole blood in vitro. FASEB J 1988;2:A397.
126. Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Schlesinger T, Reilly JM, Parrillo JE. Endotoxin
determinations in 100 patients with septic shock. Clin Res 1988;36:453A.
127. Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Schlesinger T, Reilly JM, Parrillo JE. Endotoxemia in
critically ill patients. Clin Res 1988;36:370A.
128. Huang CM, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Enzyme abnormalities of patients with acquired
immuno-deficiency syndrome. Clin Chem 1988;34:1199.
129. Huang CM, Ruddel M, Sliva C, Elin RJ, Lotze MT, Rosenberg SA. The effect of
interleukin 2 (IL-2) on tests of liver function. Clin Chem 1988;34:1199.
130. Kroll MH, Chesler R, Elin RJ. Effect of lyophilization on the determination of
cholesterol. Clin Chem 1988;34:1226.
131. Huang CM, Fleisher TA, Elin RJ. Magnesium content and concentration of mononuclear
blood cells and T lymphocytes compared. Clin Chem 1988;34:1235.
132. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Effect of treatment with carbonyl iron on
the magnesium value of mononuclear blood cells. Clin Chem 1988;34:1235.
133. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. .Blood magnesium parameters do not differ
with age. Clin Chem 1988;34:1235.
134. Huang CM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Nutritional status of patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Clin Chem 1988;34:1307.
135. Kroll MH, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. The effect of the reference value and bias on the
population at risk. Clin Chem 1988;34:1309-1310.
136. Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium status. Fifth International Magnesium Symposium
1988;5:44.
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137. Yang XY, Eastman R, Elin RJ. Magnesium changes in blood parameters in a patient
with acute diabetic ketoacidosis. Fifth International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:92.
138. Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Intra-individual variability of blood magnesium
parameters with time. Fifth International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:106.
139. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Yang XY. Variation among units for blood cellular magnesium.
Fifth International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:106.
140. Hosseini JM, Yang XY, Elin RJ. Determination of magnesium in granulocytes. Fifth
International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:108.
141. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Blood magnesium parameters do not differ
with age. Fifth International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:109.
142. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Rubinow D. Blood magnesium parameters in the
premenstrual syndrome. Fifth International Magnesium Symposium 1988;5:112.
143. Bloom JN, Herman DC, Elin RJ, Sliva CA, Ruddel ME, Nussenblatt RB, Palestine AG.
Intravenous fluorescein interference with clinical laboratory tests. Am J Opthal 1988;95:177.
144. Csako G, Elin RJ. Effect of y-irradiated endotoxin in humans. FASEB J 1989;3:A917.
145. Emancipator K, Csako G. Elin RJ. The role of lipoproteins in the inactivation of
bacterial endotoxin. Annual meeting of the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and
Scientists. Stony Brook, NY, June 8, 1989.
146. Elin RJ, Ruddel ME. Differing results for carbamazepine between aca and TDx. Clin
Chem 1989;35:1182-1183.
147. Elin RJ, Bloom JN, Herman DC, Sliva CA, Ruddel ME, Nussenblatt RB, Palestine AG.
Interference by intravenous fluorescein with laboratory tests. Clin Chem 1989;35:1159-1160.
148. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Ruddel M. Intraindividual variability of blood magnesium
parameters with time. Clin Chem 1989;35:1114-1115.
149. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Yang XY. Variation among units for blood cellular magnesium.
Clin Chem 1989;35:1115.
150. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Ruddel M, Rubinow D. Blood magnesium parameters in the
premenstrual syndrome. Clin Chem 1989;35:1115.
151. Emancipator K, Csako G, Elin RJ. Inactivation of bacterial endotoxin by lipoproteins.
Am J Clin Pathol 1989;92:522.
152. Yang XY, Arakaki R, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Magnesium parameters in
patients with type I and type II diabetes mellitus. J Am Coll Nutr 1989;8:455.
153. Yang XY, Hosseini JM, Ruddel ME, Elin RJ. Blood and urine magnesium parameters
compared. J Am Coll Nutr 1989;8:462.
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154. Fananapazir L, Cannon RO, Winkler JB, Cropp A, Elin RJ. Frequency-dependent effects
of magnesium on atrioventricular nodal conduction in man. Circulation 1989;II:653.
155. Natanson C, Danner RL, Reilly JM, Doerfler ML, Hoffman WD, Mac Vittie TJ, Banks
SM, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Parillo JE. Role of endotoxemia, cardiovascular support and
antibiotic therapy in a canine model of human septic shock. Crit Care Med 1989;17:S15.
156. Hoffman WD, Natanson C, Danner RL, Koev LA, Banks SM, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM,
Parillo JE. Bacterial organism virulence factors may be more important in determining
cardiovascular dysfunction and mortality in canine septic shock. Clin Res 1989;37:344.
157. Natanson C, Danner RL, Reilly JM, Doerfler ML, Hoffman WD, Mac Vittie TJ, Banks
SM, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Parillo JE. Role of endotoxemia, cardiovascular support and
antibiotic therapy in a canine model of human septic shock. Clin Res 1989;37:346.
158. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ, Yang XY. Correlation among units for cellular magnesium.
FASEB J 1990;4:A520.
159. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Dietary magnesium supplementation significantly increases
longevity of WHHL rabbits. FASEB J 1990;4:A1044.
160. Huang CM, Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Schmitz J, Linnoila M. Changes in Lp(a), apolipoprotein
A-1 and B during and after alcohol abuse. Clin Chem 1990;36:962.
161. Elin RJ, Ruddel M. Evaluation of alpha-fetoprotein and b2-microglobulin determined
with the IMx. Clin Chem 1990;36:1059-1060.
162. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Dietary magnesium supplementation significantly increases
longevity of WHHL rabbits. Clin Chem 1990;36:1172.
163. Huang CM, Elin RJ, Ruddel M, Schmitz J. Linnoila M. Changes in laboratory tests
during and after alcohol abuse. Clin Chem 1990;36:1168-1169.
164. Elin RJ, Ruddel M. Comparison of two assays for the determination of FSH and LH.
Clin Chem 1990;36:1101.
165. Elin RJ, Glickman J, Ruddel M, Zweig M. Comparison of three methods for the
determination of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Clin Chem 1990;36:1144.
166. Elin RJ, Glickman J, Ruddel M, Zweig M. Comparison of four methods for the
determination of triiodothyronine (T3). Clin Chem 1990;36:1147.
167. Hoffman WD, Danner RL, Koev LA, Banks SM, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Walker LD,
Dolan DP, Natanson C. Ability of endotoxin and heat stable components of two strains of E.
coli to produce lethality in canine septic shock. Crit Care Med 1990;18:S211.
168. Elin RJ. Determination of serum magnesium concentrations by clinical laboratories.
Magnes Trace Elem 1990;9:309.
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169. Elin RJ. Assessment of magnesium status in humans. Magnes Trace Elem 1990;9:318.
170. Hoffman WD, Danner RL, Koev LA, Banks SM, Walker LD, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM,
Dolan DP, Natanson C. Ability of endotoxin and heat stable components of two strains of E.
coli to produce lethality in canine septic shock. Clin Res 1990;38:454A.
171. Emancipator K, Elin RJ. Relationship between lipoprotein (a) and other indicies of
cardiovascular risk. Clin Chem 1991; 37:924.
172. Emancipator K, Elin RJ. Calculation of high density lipoprotein cholesterol from total
cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoproteins A-1 and B. Clin Chem 1991; 37:928.
173. Hosseini J, Elin RJ. Reference interval for ultrafilterable magnesium in serum/plasma.
Clin Chem 1991; 37:985.
174. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Schmitz J, Linnoila M. Blood magnesium parameters in patients
with severe alcoholism. Clin Chem 1991; 37:1069.
175. Elin RJ, Hosseini J, Gill JR. Blood magnesium parameters in patients with chronic
magnesium deficiency. Clin Chem 1991; 37:1069.
176. Emmerich E, Elin RJ, Ruddel M. Evaluation of the prolactin assay on the IMx. Clin
Chem 1991;37:938.
177. Emmerich E, Elin RJ, Ruddel M. Evaluation of the carcinoembryonic antigen assay on
the IMx. Clin Chem 1991;37:1054.
178. Hoffman WD, Pollack M, Banks SM, Keov LA, Solomon MA, Danner RL, Koles N,
Guelde G, Yatsiv I, Mouginis T, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Porter JC, Natanson C. Efficacy of
monoclonal anti-endotoxin antibodies in a canine model of human septic shock. Crit Care Med
1991;19:S67.
179. Quezado ZMN, Natanson C, Banks SM, Alling DW, Koev CA, Danner RL, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Pollack M, Bacher JD, Dolan DP, Hoffman WD. A human IgM monoclonal
antibody against endotoxin (HA-IA) decreased survival in a canine model of Gram-negative
bacterial septic shock. Clin Res 1992;20:286A.
180. Lee KN, Csako G, Bernhardt P, Elin RJ. Relationship of type 1 and type 2 macro
creatine kinase isoenzymes to laboratory and clinical data. Academy of Clinical Laboratory
Physicians and Scientists. San Francisco, CA, June 5, 1992.
181. Banks SM, Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. The effect of imprecision on Pearson's correlation
coefficient for ratios. Clin Chem 1992;38:1029.
182. Costello R, Kroll MH, Elin RJ. Evaluation of HDL-cholesterol using the REP system.
Clin Chem 1992;38:1037-8.
183. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Abbott IMx and immunoradiometric methods for
prostate specific antigen compared. Clin Chem 1992;38:949.
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184. Lee KN, Costello R, Kroll M, Elin RJ. Comparison of heat inactivation and
electrophoresis for evaluating isoenzymes of alkaline phosphatase. Clin Chem 1992;38:984.
185. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. The effect of glycerol and turbidity on the
determination of triglycerides. Clin Chem 1992;38:1067.
186. Lee KN, Csako G, Bernhardt P, Elin RJ. Relationship of type 1 and 2 macro creatine
kinase isoenzymes to laboratory and clinical data. Clin Chem 1992;38:983-4.
187. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Heterophile antibody interference with the Abbott IMx
LH method. Clin Chem 1992;38:1084-5.
188. Elin RJ. Magnesium: The fifth but forgotten electrolyte. Clin Chem 1992;38:927.
189. Quezado ZMN, , Banks SM, Hoffman WD, Alling DW, Koev CA, Danner RL, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Bacher JD, Parker TS, Levine DM, Rubin AL, Natanson C. Therapeutic trial of
reconstituted human high-density lipoprotein in a dog model of Gram-negative septic shock:
Preliminary results. Clin Res 1993;41:175A.
190. Eichacker PQ, Waisman Y, Natanson C, Farese A, Hoffman WD, Banks SM, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Mac Vitte T. Recombinant granulocyte colony stimulating factor reduces
endotoxemia and improves cardiovascular function and survival during bacterial sepsis in
non-neutropenic canines. Clin Res 1993;41:240A.
191. Quezado ZMN, Hoffman WD, Yatsiv I, Koev CA, Winkelstein JA, Winkelstein BA,
Cork LC, Banks SM, Wilson L, Elin RJ, Eichacker PQ, Natanson C. The third component of
complement protects against endotoxin-induced multiple organ failure. Clin Res 1993;41:243A.
192. Cobb JP, Natanson C, Quezado ZMN, Hoffman WD, Koev CA, Banks S, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Danner RL. Effect of Nw methyl-L-arginine (NMA), a nitric oxide synthetase
inhibitor, on survival in endotoxin (LPS)-challenged canines. Clin Res 1993;41:253A.
193. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. IMx and RIA assays for estradiol compared. Clin
Chem 1993;39:1162.
194. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Coulometric and colorimetric methods for analysis of
serum iron compared. Clin Chem 1993;39:1208.
195. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Fried MW, Elin RJ. Evaluation of monoethylglycinexylidide
(MEGX) for assessment of liver function. Clin Chem 1993;39:1209.
196. Elin RJ. Recent advances in the determination of ionized magnesium. Clin Chem
1993;39:1310.
197. Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Niemela J, Tobin M, Schmidt P, Rubinow DR. Evaluation of
total body magnesium and response to exogenous MgSO 4 administration in the premenstrual
syndrome. NIH Research Festival, September 1993.
198. Ryschon TW, Rosenstein DL, Rubinow DR, Niemela J, Elin RJ, Balaban R. Intracellular
free magnesium in human skeletal muscle measured by in vivo 31P-NMR spectroscopy. NIH
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Research Festival, September 1993.
199. Platt MS, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Smialek JE. Endotoxemia in sudden infant death
syndrome. National Association of Medical Examiners, Dallas, TX, September 1993.
200. Quezado ZMN, Hoffman WD, Banks SM, Alling DW, Koev CA, Danner RL, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, Bacher JD, Parker TS, Levine DM, Rubin AL, Natanson C. Therapeutic trial of
reconstituted human high density lipoprotein in a dog model of gram-negative septic shock:
Preliminary results. Crit Care Med 1993;21:S227.
201. Cobb JP, Natanson C, Quezado ZMN, Hoffman WD, Koev CA, Banks S, Elin RJ,
Hosseini JM, WinKelstein BA, Danner RL. Lack of protection by Nw-methyl-L-arginine
(NMA), a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, in endotoxin (LPS) - challenged canines. Crit Care
Med 1993;21:S280.
202. Quezado ZMN, Natanson C, Banks SM, Koev CA, Danner RL, Elin RJ, Hosseini JM,
Bacher JD, Hoffman WD. Pentoxifylline can increase tumor necrosis factor level and decrease
survival in a canine model of gram-negative septic shock. Crit Care Med 1993;21:S281.
203. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Gill JR. Blood magnesium parameters in patients with chronic
magnesium wasting nephropathy. Magnesium Res 1993;6:75-6.
204. Rosenstein DL, Ryschon TW, Rubinow DR, Niemela JE, Elin RJ, Balaban RS.
Intracellular free magnesium measures by 31P-NMR spectroscopy across the menstrual cycle.
FASEB J 1994;8:A433.
205. Ryschon TW, Rosenstein DL, Rubinow DR, Niemela JE, Elin RJ, Balaban SR.
Relationship between intracellular free magnesium and blood total magnesium measures.
FASEB J 1994;8:A433.
206. Elin RJ, Hristova E, Cecco S, Niemela J, Rehak N. Comparison of the AVL and NOVA
ion-selective electrodes for magnesium. Fifteenth International Symposium on Electrolytes and
Blood Gases, Link ping, Sweden, May 20-23, 1994.
207. Delgado RM, Ruddel M, Sampson M, Elin RJ, Hruszkewycz A. Determination of
urinary magnesium with calmagite: Comparison with atomic absorption. Clin Chem
1994;40:1047.
208. Sampson M, Glickman J, Ruddel M, Murray N, Elin RJ, Zweig M. A comparison of four
methods for the determination of ferritin. Clin Chem 1994;40:1055.
209. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. A comparison of eight analyzers for the determination
of lithium. Clin Chem 1994;40:1075.
210. Hristova E, Cecco S, Niemela JE, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. AVL and NOVA analyzers
compared for ionized calcium, ionized magnesium, pH, and sodium. Clin Chem 1994;40:1093.
211. Elin RJ, Ryschon TW, Rosenstein DL, Rubinow DR, Niemela JE, Balaban RS.
Intracellular ionized magnesium concentration compared with blood total magnesium parameters
in normal subjects. Clin Chem 1994;40:1094-5.
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212. Elin RJ. Magnesium metabolism and assessment of magnesium status.
Neuropsychopharmacology 1994;10:483S.
213. Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Niemela JE, Schmidt PJ, Post RM, Rubinow DR. Magnesium:
Levels and efficiency in mood disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology 1994;10:485S.
214. Herion D, Rosenstein D, Ryschon T, Elin R, Niemela J, EcKardt M, Rubinow D, Balaban
R. In vivo differences in intracellular free magnesium concentrations in alcoholics and normal
volunteers. NIH Research Festival, September 1994.
215. Rosenstein D, Ryschon T, Rubinow D, Niemela J, Elin R, Balaban R. Lack of menstrual
cycle effect on intracellular free magnesium measures by 31P-NMR spectroscopy. NIH
Research Festival, September 1994.
216. Herion D, Ryschon T, Rosenstein D, Elin R, Niemela J, Rubinow D, Eckardt M, Balaban
R. Tissue magnesium concentrations in alcoholics and controls. FASEB J 1995;9:A870.
217. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Elin RJ, Hristova EN, Niemela JE. Linearity of the AVL and
NOVA magnesium and calcium ion-selective electrodes. Clin Chem 1995;41:S173.
218. Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ, George DT, Hristova EN, Niemela JE. Effect of lactate
concentration on results for ionized magnesium and calcium. Clin Chem 1995;41:S156-7.
219. Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ, Hristova EN, Niemela JE. Effect of pH on the
concentration of ionized magnesium and calcium in cerebrospinal fluid. Clin Chem
1995;41:S157.
220. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Hendricks C, Taylor S, Elin RJ. Three methods for
determination of insulin compared. Clin Chem 1995;41:S39.
221. Elin RJ, Rosenstein DL, Ryschon TW, Niemela JE, Balaban RS, Rubinow DR. Skeletal
muscle intracellular ionized magnesium and total magnesium of blood constituents determined
across the menstrual cycle. Clin Chem 1995;41:S155.
222. Elin RJ, Ryschon TW, Rosenstein DL, Rubinow DR, Niemela JE, Balaban RS.
Relationship between skeletal muscle intracellular ionized magnesium and total magnesium of
blood components. Clin Chem 1995;41:S156.
223. Elin RJ. Evaluating the role of ionized magnesium in laboratory and clinical practice.
Magnesium Res 1995;8:25.
224. Elin RJ, Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Rehak NN. Analyzer-dependent
differences for high or low ionized magnesium and ionized calcium. Magnesium Res
1995;8:24-5.
225. Elin RJ, Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Rehak NN. Linearity of the AVL and
NOVA magnesium and calcium ion-selective electrodes. Magnesium Res 1995;8:25-6.
226. Fowler DR, Platt MS, Chute DJ, Elin RJ, Niemela JE, Smialek JE. Endotoxemia - A
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possible mechanism of death in blunt force injury to the abdomen. American Academy of
Forensic Sciences, Nashville, TN, February 1996.
227. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. The effect of gender and estrogen replacement therapy
on the reference interval for serum copper. Clin Chem 1996;42:S302.
228. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Albright S, Elin RJ. Positive interference by clot activator with
the determination of lithium. Clin Chem 1996;42:S312.
229. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, McKee MD, Rosenberg SA, Elin RJ.
Effect of IL2 therapy on the concentration of serum ionized magnesium. Clin Chem
1996;42:S279.
230. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Herion D, Elin RJ. Concentration of
serum ionized magnesium in chronic alcoholism. Clin Chem 1996;42:S280.
231. Csako G, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Failure of an ion-selective method for the measurement of
ionized magnesium in patients with severe hypomagnesemia. Clin Chem 1996;42:S279.
232. Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Analyzer-dependent
differences for high or low ionized magnesium and ionized calcium. Clin Chem
1996;42:S279-80.
233. Niemela JE, Snader BM, Elin RJ. Method for the determination of ionized magnesium in
platelets and correlation with selected parameters. Clin Chem 1996;42:S280.
234. Hunt T, Sampson M, Elin RJ. Redox status in normal volunteers. Summer Research
Program Poster Day, NIH, August 2, 1996.
235. Snader B, Niemela JE, Elin RJ. Correlation of ionized magnesium and calcium in
platelets. Summer Research Program Poster Day, NIH, August 2, 1996.
236. Cecco SA, Hristova EN, Niemela JE, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Analyzer-dependent
differences for high or low ionized magnesium and ionized calcium. NIH Research Festival,
September 1996.
237. Niemela JE, Snader B, Elin RJ. Determination of ionized magnesium in platelets and
correlation with selected variables. NIH Research Festival, September 1996.
238. Hristova EN, Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Niemela JE, Herion D, Elin RJ. Serum ionized and
total magnesium in chronic alcoholics. NIH Research Festival, September 1996.
239. Elin RJ, Fried MW, Sampson M, Ruddel M, Kleiner DE, DiBisceglie AM. Assessment
of monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) as a measure of liver function for patients with viral
hepatitis. NIH Clinical Research Day, February 1997.
240. Niemela JE, Csako G, Bui MN, Elin RJ. Gender-specific correlation of platelet ionized
magnesium and serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations in apparently healthy
subjects. NIH Clinical Research Day, February 1997.
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241. Niemela JE, Snader BM, Elin RJ. Relationship of ionized calcium and magnesium
concentrations in resting platelets from apparently healthy subjects. NIH Clinical Research Day,
February 1997.
242. Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Clinically important differences for physiologically
abnormal ionized magnesium. NIH Clinical Research Day, February 1997.
243. Csako G, Costello R, Bui MN, Cannon RO, Elin RJ, Quyyumi AA, Koh KK, Niemela
JE, Tran AN, Wang JY. Do autoantibodies to oxidized low-density lipoprotein reflect
atherosclerosis? NIH Clinical Research Day, February 1997.
244. Sevransky JE, Shaked G, Novogrodsky A, Levitzki A, Gazit A, Hoffman A, Elin RJ,
Quezado ZMN, Freeman BD, Eichacker PQ, Danner RL, Banks SM, Bacher J, Thomas ML,
Natanson C. Tyrphostin AG 556 improves survival and reduces multiorgan failure in canine E.
coli peritonitis. NIH Clinical Research Day, February 1997.
245. Elin RJ. The role of magnesium in cardiovascular disease. Clin Chem 1997;43:S89.
246. Sampson M, Cecco SA, Ruddel M, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Comparison of blood
glutathione peroxidase with selected analytes in normal volunteers. Clin Chem 1997;43:S113.
247. Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Niemela JE, Elin RJ. The effect of smoking on the concentration
of serum ionized magnesium. Clin Chem 1997;43:S165.
248. Niemela JE, Snader BM, Elin RJ. Relationship of ionized calcium and magnesium
concentrations in resting platelets from apparently healthy subjects. Clin Chem 1997;43:S165.
249. Niemela JE, Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ. Analyzer-dependent correlation of results
for serum ionized magnesium concentration and white blood cell counts in apparently healthy
smoking and non-smoking subjects. Clin Chem 1997;43:S166.
250. Niemela JE, Csako G, Bui MN, Elin RJ. Gender-specific correlation of platelet ionized
magnesium and serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations in apparently healthy
subjects. Clin Chem 1997;43:S264.
251. Csako G, Bui MN, Niemela JE, Rackley CE, Elin RJ. Gender-specific correlation of
high-density liporotein-cholesterol with anti-oxidized low-density liporotein autoantibodies in
health adult subjects. Clin Chem 1997;43:S266.
252. Cecco SA, Huijgen HJ, Sanders R, Rehak NN, Sanders GTB, Elin RJ. Comparison of
two AVL Analyzers for ionized magnesium determination. Clin Chem 1998;44:A111.
253. Huijgen HJ, Sanders R, Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Sanders GT, Elin RJ. Two-ce
Comparison of three commercially available ion-selective electrodes for ionized magnesium
determination in serum a ntr study Clin Chem 1998;44:A111.
254. Rehak NN, Cecco SA, Elin RJ. Concentration of serum-ionized calcium and ionized
magnesium in parathyroid diseases. Clin Chem 1998;44:A111.
255. Sampson ML, Hunt T, Ruddel M, Elin RJ. Comparison between colormetric and
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chromatographic methods for the measurement of glutathione. Clin Chem 1998;44:A168.
256. Ward KM, Niemela JE, Cecco SA, Rehak NN, Elin RJ, Balaban RS. Determination of
the apparation dissociation constant of Mg ATP (at T-37 ECpH - 7.2, I = 0.15) using a
combination of 31 P NMR sedtroscopy and the flourescence indicator MAG-fura-2. Proc Int Soc
Mag Res Med 1998;3:1693.
257. Pryde PG, Brog MJ, Mittendorf R, Elin RJ. Cord-blood ionized magnesium ([iMg])
exceeds maternal levels in both untreated and tocolytic magnesium sulphate treated preterm
neonates. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1999;180:S106.
258. Mittendorf R, Covert R, Roizen N, Elin R, Khoshnood B, Pryde P. Association of
umbilical cord venous ionized magnesium concentration and pediatric mortality in the MAGnet
trial: Evidence for a dose-response relationship. Ped Res 1999:45:212A.
259. Cao TZ, Bideau R, Valdes R, Elin RJ. Acute hypermagnesemia and respiratory arrest
following infusion of MgSO4 for tocolysis. Clin Chem 1999;45:A67.
260. Cao TZ, Tongate C, Elin RJ. Evaluation of ionized magnesium and ionized calcium
determined with AVL-988 analyzer. Clin Chem 2000;46:A60.
261. Kaplan IV, Levinson SS, Elin RJ. Creatinine kinase BB in patient with acute tubular
necrosis. Clin Chem 2000;46:A181.
262. Elin RJ. Laboratory evaluation of chronic latent magnesium deficiency. Book of
Abstracts, 9 th International Magnesium Symposium 2000:33.
263. Wang F, Van Den Eeden S, Ackerson L, Salk S, Reince R, Elin R. Oral magnesium oxide
prophylaxis of frequent migrainous headache in children. Book of Abstracts, 9 th International
Magnesium Symposium 2000:67.
264. Elin RJ. Laboratory evaluation of chronic latent magnesium deficiency. Magnesium Res
2001;14:88.
265. Elin RJ. Proficiency testing: A futuristic view. Clin Chem 2001;47:S25.
266. Qiu LL, Keeling K, Levinson SS, Elin RJ. A convenient method for removing
fibrinogen from heparin-contaminated serum specimen for protein electrophoresis. Clin Chem
2002;48:A59.
267. Valdes R, Jortani SA, Elin RJ, Thomas M, Womak EP, Pugia M. Point-of-care urinary
trypsin inhibitor assay (uristatin) as an aid in diagnosis of bacterial infection. Clin Chem Lab
Med 2002;40:S295.
268. Wang F, Van Den Eeden SK, Ackerson LM, Salk SE, Reince RH, Elin RJ. Oral
magnesium oxide prophylaxis of frequent migrainous headache in children: A randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Neurology 2003;60:A406.
269. Khine K, Rosenstein DL, Elin RJ, Niemela J, Rubinow DR. Magnesium retention and
mood effects after magnesium infusion in women with premenstrual syndrome. Book of
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abstracts and online at www.endo-society.org, Endocrine Society’s 85 th annual meeting,
Philadelphia, PA, June 19-22, 2003.
270. Ahmed ZA, Elin RJ, Miller JJ. Increased chorionic gonadotropin in multiple myeloma
patient: Is it do to interference from paraprotein? J Clin Ligand Assay 2004;26:212.
271. Schreiber WE, Endres DB, McDowell GA, Palomaki GE, Elin RJ, Klee GG, Wang E.
Performance of fresh frozen serum as a proficiency testing material for human chorionic
gonadotropin: Results of a College of American Pathologists survey. Clin Chem 2004;50:A93.
272. Steele BW, Palmer-Toy DE, Elin RJ, Klee GG, Wang E. Long term within laboratory
precision of cortisol, thyroxine, free thyroxine, and TSH assays based on a CAP fresh frozen
serum study. Clin Chem 2004;50:A108-A109.
273. Palmer-Toy DE, Wang E, Winter WE, Soldin SJ, Klee GG, Howanitz JH, Fuhrman SA,
Elin RJ. The CAP 2003 K-A and C-C proficiency testing fresh frozen serum challenge –
Cortisol. Clin Chem 2004;50:A111.
274. Bock JL, Elin RJ, Endres DB, Rozenzweig B, Wang E. Comparison of fresh-frozen
serum to traditional proficiency testing material in a CAP survey for ferritin, folate, and vitamin
B12. Clin Chem 2004;50:A177-A178.
275. Zhang L, Everett K, Barker RL, Hollensead SC, Elin RJ. Elevated BMI not an indicator
for laboratory screening for a hypercoagulable state in ischemic stroke patients. Clin Chem
2004;50:A179-A180.
276. Ahmed ZA, Elin RJ, Miller JJ. Secretion of chorionic gonadotropin by plasma cells in a
case of refractory multiple myeloma. Clin Chem 2004;50:A77-A78.
277. Talwalkar SS, Bon Homme M, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Relationship between troponin T and
ischemia modified albumin in patients with chest pain. J Clin Ligand Assay 2005;27:286.
278. Ihenetu K, Abudu N, Elin RJ, Miller JJ. The quality performance of free light chain
assayin detecting plasma cell dyscrasias. J Clin Ligand Assay 2005;27:287.
279. Bon Homme M, Talwalkar SS, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Assessment of IMA and BNP to
evaluate myocardial ischemia/stress. J Clin Ligand Assay 2005;27:288.
280. Talwalkar S, Bon Homme M, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Relationship between troponin T and
ischemia modified albumin in patients with chest pain. Clin Chem 2005;51(suppl):A27.
281. Bon Homme M, Talwalkar SS, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Assessment of IMA and BNP to
evaluate myocardial ischemia/stress. Clin Chem 2005;51(suppl):A26-A27.
282. Zhu Y, Elin RJ. Char4acterization of a spurious serum protein electrophoresis band
induced by ethanol treatment. Clin Chem 2005;51(suppl):A49.
283. Ihenetu KU, Abuda N, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Free light chain assay shows greater clinical
sensitivity than electrophoresis for detecting plasma cell dyscrasias. Clin Chem
2005;51(suppl):A98-A99.
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284. Talwalkar SS, Homme MB, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. Correlation between troponin T and
Ischemia-modified albumin in patients with chest pain. Am J Clin Pathol 2005;124:629-630.
285. Walters AS, Elin RJ, Cohen B, Oertel W, Moller C, Stiasny-Kolster K. Cerebrospinal
fluid and serum magnesium studies in restless legs syndrome. Neurology 2006;66(Suppl
2):A8.
286. Abudu N, Miller JJ, Elin RJ. The effect of thiocyanate on the Nova ion-selective
electrode for magnesium. Clin Chem 2006;52(Suppl):A105.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
1. Elin RJ, Robinson RA, Levins AS, Wolff SM. N Eng J Med 1976;294:48-49.
2. McClean SW, Elin RJ, Alling DW. Statistical problem in the comparison of analytical
techniques (response). Clin Biochem 1981;14:104.
3. Elin RJ, Ruddel ME, Korn WR, Thompson BC. Discrepant results for determination of
theophylline in serum from a patient with renal failure. Clin Chem 1983;29:1870.
4. Kroll MH, Nealon L, Elin RJ. Phenacemide interference with Jaffe-type determination
of creatinine in three automated-analysis systems. Clin Chem 1984;30:586-587.
5. Kroll MH, Hagengruber C, Lindsey H, Elin RJ. Technicon SMAC methods for uric
Acid: Uricase and phosphotungstate compared. Clin Chem 1984;30:1273-1274.
6. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Serum magnesium and mononuclear blood cell magnesium.
Amer Heart J 1987;113:1534-1535.
7. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Hook G. Values reported for the three inorganic elements in
‘lymphocytes’. Magnesium 1987;6:165-168.
8. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Hook G. Magnesium 1988;7:54-56.
9. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Cardiology 1989;76:243-245.
10. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM, Banks SM, Reinhart RA. Precision of cellular magnesium
Assays. Clin Chem 1990;36:821.
11. Hosseini JM, Elin RJ. Total body potassium, skeletal muscle potassium and magnesium
in patients with Bartter’s syndrome. Scand J Clin Lab Invest 1991;51:497-498.
12. Csako G, Elin RJ. Unrecognized false-positive ketones from drugs containing
free-sulfhydryl group(s). JAMA 1993;269:1634.
13. Elin RJ, Hosseini JM. Is the magnesium content of nuts a factor for coronary heart
disease? Arch Intern Med 1993;153:779-780.
14. Csako G, Benson CC, Elin RJ. False-positive ketone reactions in CAP surveys. Clin
Chem 1993;39:915-917.
15. Csako G, Elin RJ. Unrecognized false-postitive ketones from drugs containing freesulfhydryl
group(s). JAMA 1993;269:1634.
16. Csako G, Elin RJ. False-positive ketone results. MLO 1993;25:66-67.
17. Sampson M, Ruddel M, Zweig M, Elin RJ. Falsely high concentration of serum lutropin
measured with the Abbott IMx. Clin Chem 1994;40:1976-1977.
18. Seelig MS, Elin RJ. Reexamination of magnesium infusions in myocardial infarction.
Am J Cardiol 1995;76:172-3.
19. Hosseini JM, Niemela JE, Elin RJ. Mononuclear blood cell magnesium in older subjects:
evaluation of its use in clinical practice. Ann Clin Biochem 1995;32:435.
21. Csako G, Elin RJ. Spurious ketonuria due to captopril and other free sulfhydryl drugs.
Diabetes Care 1996;19:673-4.
22. Levinson SS, Elin RJ. Removal of fibrinogen by ethanol treatment. Clin Chem
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2004;50:1101.
23. Soldin SJ, Guo T, Wang E, Verjee Z, Elin RJ. Phenytoin overview – Metabolic
interference in some immunoassays could be clinically important. Arch Pathol Lab Med
2004;128:734-735.
24. Elin RJ, Levinson SS. Protein electrophoresis: Simple removal of fibrinogen from
contaminated serum specimens. Lab Medica Int 2004;21:8-10.
25. Levinson SS, Elin RJ. Role of hs-CRP in the current cardiovascular risk assessment.
Clin Chim Acta 2005;356:225-226.
26. Walters A, Stiasny K, Cohen B, Elin RJ. Magnesium not likely to play a major role in
the pathogenesis of restless legs syndrome: Serum and cerebrospinal fluid studies. Sleep
Medicine In press
BOOK REVIEWS:
1. Elin RJ. Infection and the compromised host, edited by James C. Allen. Am Soc Micro
News 1976;42:687-8.
2. Elin RJ. SI Unit Pocket Guide. Clin Chem 1990;36:2154.
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