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Characterization and comparison of commercially available antinuclear antibody kits using single pattern index sera.

Publication ,  Journal Article
McCarty, GA; Rice, JR
Published in: J Rheumatol
1980

The wide variety of commercial kits used to test antinuclear antibodies (ANA) by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) makes comparison of data from different laboratories difficult. Data comparing the sensitivity and feasibility of the various kits are not available. Eight different methods using tissue section and monolayer substrates for evaluating serum ANA by IIF were compared using single pattern ANA-positive sera. A rationale for selection among these kits and guidelines for interlaboratory comparison is presented.

Duke Scholars

Published In

J Rheumatol

ISSN

0315-162X

Publication Date

1980

Volume

7

Issue

3

Start / End Page

339 / 347

Location

Canada

Related Subject Headings

  • Rats
  • Mice
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Humans
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Fibroblasts
  • Epithelium
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology
  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
 

Published In

J Rheumatol

ISSN

0315-162X

Publication Date

1980

Volume

7

Issue

3

Start / End Page

339 / 347

Location

Canada

Related Subject Headings

  • Rats
  • Mice
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Humans
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Fibroblasts
  • Epithelium
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology
  • Antibodies, Antinuclear