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The perspective on standardisation and harmonisation: the viewpoint of the EASI president

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: Standardisation of immuno-assays for autoantibodies is a major challenge. Although multiple organisations participate in the generation of internationally accepted standards, adequate standardisation of assays has not yet been achieved. Harmonisation may offer an alternative approach to better align requesting, testing, reporting and interpretation of autoimmune diagnostics. The European Autoimmunity Standardisation Initiative (EASI) was founded to facilitate both standardisation as well as harmonisation of autoantibody tests, but over the years the focus has drifted away from standardisation in favour of harmonisation. In the current paper the options for harmonisation are highlighted.

Source: Autoimmunity Highlights

DOI: 10.1186/s13317-020-0127-3

Author: Jan Damoiseaux

Institution: Maastricht University Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control

Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790