Multiple centre evaluation study of ADAMTS13 activity and inhibitor assays

ConclusionWith close attention to normal ranges, commercial kits are suitable for use in the clinical diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathies and frozen transportation of samples between sites is a suitable approach. However, a robust external quality control system is essential to provide an independent evaluation of changes in kit production.

Source: Clinical and Laboratory Haematology - October 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: K. Langley, R. Fretwell, S. Kitchen, S. MacDonald, T. Dutt, P. Baker, D. Singh, V. McDonald, C. Hughes, P. Murphy, M. Scully Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research