Dear Mailbase,

 

I am planning an audit of the NICE coeliac screening guidelines (NG20) and as part of this am trying to assess what current practice is regarding antibody testing. I understand that some laboratories perform a “pre-screen” on site and then send the sample away for confirmation by another lab. If your lab has a similar process, I would really appreciate information on

1)      What test(s) are involved in the pre-screening test (on site/within your trust)

2)      What test(s) are involved in the confirmation (referred to another laboratory)

3)      What criteria are used to decide which samples are referred for confirmation

 

Any other information on the subject would also be very welcome.

 

Many thanks and best wishes,

 

Sally

 

Dr Sally Hanton

Principal Clinical Scientist

The Neuroscience Laboratories

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool L9 7LJ

 

Tel: 0151 529 5577

 

Please note: I am not in the department on Tuesdays or Fridays

 

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	The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

 

 

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