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[National quality control of serologic HLA typing].
F Quintieri1, O Pugliese, M Mariani
1Laboratorio di Immunologia, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma.
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 25, 2000
Summary
Italian histocompatibility laboratories show improved HLA typing accuracy annually. A 1997 quality control found 77% correctly typed major specificities, prompting further organizational enhancements for international standards.
Area of Science:
- Immunogenetics
- Transplantation Science
- Laboratory Quality Management
Context:
- Annual quality control of histocompatibility laboratories in Italy since 1995.
- Collaboration between Istituto Superiore di Sanità and Italian Red Cross.
- Focus on serological HLA class I and II typing for transplantation.
Purpose:
- To assess and improve the quality of HLA typing in Italian laboratories.
- To ensure accurate histocompatibility testing for organ and bone marrow transplantation.
- To develop a quality control scheme meeting international standards.
Summary:
- Yearly quality controls demonstrate consistent improvement in HLA typing accuracy.
- In 1997, 77% of laboratories correctly identified major HLA specificities.
- Despite progress, a new organizational structure is planned for broader participation and international alignment.
Impact:
- Enhanced reliability of HLA typing for transplantation candidates.
- Established a foundation for a robust national quality control program.
- Aimed at achieving international acceptance and harmonization of laboratory practices.