Article
[Identification of elevated carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) serum level as transferrin (Tf)-D-variant by means of isoelectric focusing].
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - 1 Sept 2004
Welker M W, Printz H, Hackler R, Rafat M, Helwig-Rolig A, Schäfer J R, Simon B
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Many studies have shown carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) to be a sensitive and specific marker of chronic alcohol abuse. We present the case of a 23-year-old, healthy professional soccer player who caused a car accident due to alcohol consumption. Several CDT test results were elevated above the laboratory reference range and were considered to be caused by alcohol intake at a level commensurate with...
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