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Consensus recommendations of the Italian Association for Neuroimmunology for immunochemical cerebrospinal fluid examination
Consensus recommendations of the Italian Association for Neuroimmunology for immunochemical cerebrospinal fluid examination
- Source :
- Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna-IRIS
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- In 2002–2003, the Italian Association for Neuroimmunology (AINI) ran a program for procedure and method standardization in neuroimmunology. The main purposes of the program were: a) to improve the overall quality of analytical performance and, simultaneously, to reduce costs by resource optimization; b) to establish the bases for clinical guidelines in neurology; c) to promote the formation of laboratory networks and of joint research projects; d) to facilitate the procedures for certification required by governmental/non-governmental agencies. This report summarizes the consensus recommendations of a panel of AINI neuroimmunologists/biochemists involved in the field of cerebrospinal fluid examination. The collection process for said recommendations was guided by ‘‘impact-factored’’ literature and the knowledge of the experts involved. Communication was by email and face-to-face at two dedicated AINI workshops.
- Subjects :
- Oligoclonal bands
Standardization
MEDLINE
neuroimmunology, methods, standardization, consensus
Certification
Antibodies
NO
Multiple sclerosis
Resource (project management)
Medicine
Animals
Humans
Antigens
Diagnostics
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Medical education
business.industry
Immunochemistry
Cerebrospinal fluid examination
Guideline
Joint research
Laboratory standardization
Neurology
Immunoglobulin G
Neurology (clinical)
business
Neuroscience
Isoelectric focusing
Cerebrospinal fluid
Neurological diseases
Subjects
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna-IRIS
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....1138d29af228531f6bb0b6c34fa49c33