Results of tests for rheumatoid factor on CAP survey specimens

Am J Clin Pathol. 1983 Oct;80(4 Suppl):599-602.

Abstract

Performances of participants for the detection and measurement of rheumatoid factor on 18 consecutive CAP survey specimens are tabulated. All reagents used by participants performed well qualitatively on the positive and negative specimens. Quantitation of positive specimens by titer and International Units demonstrated prominent interlaboratory variance.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Latex Fixation Tests / methods
  • Latex Fixation Tests / standards
  • Nephelometry and Turbidimetry
  • Pathology, Clinical / standards*
  • Quality Control
  • Rheumatoid Factor / analysis*
  • Societies, Medical
  • United States

Substances

  • Rheumatoid Factor