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Implementation of a proficiency testing program for Lyme disease in New York State

G Dayian1, D L Morse, G D Schryver

  • 1Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany 12201-0509.

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Proficiency testing for Lyme disease antibody assays showed high overall sensitivity (95.4%) and specificity (98.8%). However, variations in performance and cross-reactivity with other antibodies were observed across different assay types and test kits.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Infectious Disease Serology
  • Laboratory Science

Background:

  • Accurate detection of Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) antibodies is crucial for diagnosis and patient management.
  • Proficiency testing programs are essential for evaluating laboratory performance and ensuring reliable diagnostic results.
  • Previous studies highlighted variability in Lyme disease antibody test performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of various Lyme disease antibody testing methods through a series of proficiency tests.
  • To assess the sensitivity and specificity of different immunoassay formats and specific test kits used in diagnosing Lyme disease.
  • To identify potential sources of error, such as cross-reactivity, in Lyme disease antibody testing.

Main Methods:

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  • Nine proficiency test events were conducted between October 1988 and January 1992.
  • Participants included 846 laboratories utilizing immunofluorescence assays (IFAs), solid-phase fluorescence immunoassays (SFIA), and enzyme immunoassays (EIAs).
  • Performance metrics included overall and kit-specific sensitivity and specificity, as well as cross-reactivity analysis against Treponema pallidum and heterophile antibodies.

Main Results:

  • Overall sensitivity averaged 95.4% and specificity was 98.8%.
  • IFAs showed 98.7% sensitivity and 92.9% specificity; SFIAs had 97.4% sensitivity and >99% specificity; EIAs demonstrated 94.6% sensitivity and >99% specificity.
  • Significant cross-reactivity was noted for specific IFA and EIA kits with Treponema pallidum and heterophile antibodies, ranging from 24% to 30%.

Conclusions:

  • While overall performance for Lyme disease antibody testing is high, significant variability exists among different assay types and specific test kits.
  • Certain EIA kits demonstrated excellent sensitivity, while others showed poor performance.
  • High rates of cross-reactivity with Treponema pallidum and heterophile antibodies indicate a need for careful test selection and interpretation to avoid false-positive results.