Quality control of autoantibodies detection with analysis / 中华风湿病学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To make an investigation for autoantibodies detection in China. Method Forty-eight hospitals were included by mail or Email. The items of QC include ANA, anti-ENA antibody, anti-dsDNA antibody, anti-mitochondria antibody and anti-smooth muscle antibody. The distribution of samples and analysis of the testing results was double-blinded. Result The correct rate of ANA, anti-ENA antibody, anti-dsDNA antibody, anti-mitochondria antibody and anti-smooth muscle antibody were 47%, 70%, 46%, 95%and 40% respectively. Conclusion The overall results are not optimistic. The quality of detecting kits is not all good, neither level of technicians. This condition should be changed by selecting better methods and improving understanding.