Standardization of methods for determining ESR.

The study presents a historical analysis of the problems of standardization of methods for determining ESR. The modern approaches to the automation of ESR research are presented. It is shown that the solution to the problems of standardization of methods for determining ESR lies in the plane of regular intra-laboratory quality control.

[The organizational aspects of laboratory diagnostics of acute conditions: a lecture].

The article presents data concerning the prevalence of acute diseases and conditions in the Russian Federation. The main requirements are exposed concerning the laboratory diagnostics of acute conditions. The results of analysis of regulating documents concerning this issue are presented.