1. Nasal potential difference measurements in diagnosis of cystic fibrosis: An international survey.
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Naehrlich, Lutz, Ballmann, Manfred, Davies, Jane, Derichs, Nico, Gonska, Tanja, Hjelte, Lena, van Konigsbruggen-Rietschel, Silke, Leal, Teresinha, Melotti, Paola, Middleton, Peter, Tümmler, Burkhard, Vermeulen, Francois, and Wilschanski, Michael
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VOLTAGE , *CYSTIC fibrosis diagnosis , *ISOPROTERENOL , *HEALTH surveys , *CHLORIDES - Abstract
Abstract: Background: The role of nasal potential difference (NPD) measurement as a diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis (CF) is a subject of global controversy because of the lack of validation studies, clear reference values, and standardized protocols for diagnostic NPD. Methods: To determine diagnostic NPD frequency, protocols, interpretation, and rater agreement, we surveyed the 18 NPD centres of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society Diagnostic Network Working Group. Results: Fifteen centres reported performing 373 diagnostic NPDs in 2012. Most use the CFF–TDN–SOP (67%) and the chloride-free+isoproterenol response of the side with the largest response (47%) as diagnostic criteria and use centre-specific reference ranges. Rater agreement for five NPD tracings – in general – was good, but poor in tracings with different responses between the two nostrils. Conclusions: NPD is frequently used as a diagnostic and research tool for CF. Performance is highly standardized, centre-specific reference ranges are established, and rater agreement – in general – is good. Centre-independent diagnostic criteria and reference ranges must be defined by multicentre validation studies to improve standardized interpretation for diagnostic use. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2014
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