Macardle PJ, McEvoy R, Jovanovich S. HLA-B27 expression by flow cytometry: an analysis of 7 years quality assurance data.
J Immunol Methods 2000;
243:51-7. [PMID:
10986406 DOI:
10.1016/s0022-1759(00)00227-1]
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Abstract
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs Pty. Ltd. has been monitoring HLA-B27 assignment by flow cytometry for 7 years as part of the Immunology Program. Here we present data that demonstrates a gradual improvement in reports of false positive and negative results. Many participating laboratories demonstrate an ability to assign HLA-B27 status correctly by flow cytometric means. This ability appears to be independent of reagent and methodology. However a small number of laboratories produce consistently unacceptable results that suggest poor quality assurance practice.
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