= Emerging. More than 5 years before clinical availability. |
= Expected to be clinically available in 1 to 4 years. |
= Clinically available now. |
Topic: Endocrinology
Authors: Ronda Greaves
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Short Abstract Our goal in laboratory medicine is to improve patient health by using laboratory tests as our tool to support medical decisions. The change from immunoassay to mass spectrometry analysis of steroids has significantly improved the specificity, accuracy and sensitivity of many steroids frequently analysed in children. However, mass spectrometry assays are not infallible and recognised differences exist across the total testing process. There are demonstrated variations pre-analytically, analytically and post-analytically in methods and understanding what differences are critical and how results compare between laboratories is essential to close the gap between result differences between laboratories. In this presentation, we will explore the challenges and possible solutions for the harmonisation of paediatric steroid analysis by mass spectrometry to support medical decisions. |
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