Third-party verification of total and specific immunoglobulin E on analyzer Immulite® 2000XPi.

Background: Although Immulite®2000XPi (Siemens) allergy testing is routinely used in laboratories worldwide; a well-designed comprehensive third-party verification of its analytical performance has not yet been published. Our aim was to verify stability, precision and reference intervals for total and some frequent specific IgEs, test trueness for several most common allergens and assess the comparability of fluorescent- and chemiluminescent-enzyme immunoassay for total IgE.

Methods: Verification was based on EP15-A3, EP9-A3 and EP28-A3c CLSI guidelines.

How compliant are technicians with universal safety measures in medical laboratories in Croatia?--A pilot study.

Introduction: This pilot study aimed to investigate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance to the code of conduct (rules defined in institutional, governmental and professional guidelines) among laboratory technicians in Croatian medical laboratories. In addition, we explored the differences in compliance between participants of different age groups, laboratory ownership and accreditation status.

Materials And Methods: An anonymous and voluntary survey with 15 questions was conducted among Croatian medical laboratory technicians (N=217).