Abstract
Autoimmune serology for the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies has over the years gained impact in the diagnostic work-up of these diseases. In The
Netherlands the myositis line immuno-assay is offered by a limited number of laboratories, but the distinct phases from request to interpretation of results, are rather variable. These phases are explored by means of a questionnaire. Based on the results a consensus has been obtained about requesting, performing, reporting and interpreting the test results. The road to and the result of this harmonization initiative are reported in this article.
Netherlands the myositis line immuno-assay is offered by a limited number of laboratories, but the distinct phases from request to interpretation of results, are rather variable. These phases are explored by means of a questionnaire. Based on the results a consensus has been obtained about requesting, performing, reporting and interpreting the test results. The road to and the result of this harmonization initiative are reported in this article.
Translated title of the contribution | Harmonisation of myositis auto-immune serology in The Netherlands |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 69-75 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Nederlands tijdschrift voor allergie, astma en klinische immunologie |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2023 |