Article
The UK National External Quality Assessment Scheme for heritable bleeding disorders.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Mar 2014
Perry David J, Cumming Tony, Goodeve Anne, Hill Marian, Jennings Ian, Kitchen Steven, Walker Isobel
Abstract excerpt
Molecular genetic analysis of families with hemophilia and other heritable bleeding disorders is a frequently requested laboratory investigation. In the United Kingdom, laboratories undertaking genetic testing must participate in a recognized external quality assessment scheme for formal accreditation. The UK National External Quality Assessment Scheme (UK NEQAS) for heritable bleeding disorders was established...
Topics
- Cell Line
- Clinical Laboratory Techniques
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Factor IX
- Factor VIII
- Genetic Testing
- Genotype
- Hemorrhagic Disorders
- Humans
- Quality Control
- Reproducibility of Results
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Total Quality Management
- United Kingdom
- von Willebrand Factor