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Carbohydrate‐Deficient Transferrin: An Aid to Early Recognition of Alcohol Relapse
Author(s) -
Allen John P.,
Litten Raye Z.,
Fertig Joanne B.,
Sillanaukee Pekka
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1080/10550490150504119
Subject(s) - carbohydrate deficient transferrin , transferrin , medicine , alcohol , identification (biology) , alcohol consumption , biochemistry , biology , botany
Although the primary use of biochemical markers of heavy drinking is to assist in screening for alcohol problems, laboratory tests may also aid in early identification of relapse. This report reviews research findings on a new marker, carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT), in alcoholics receiving treatment or in follow‐up. It also offers recommendations on how CDT may be employed by clinicians monitoring drinking status.