Autoimmune
In the complex world of autoantibodies, training plays a vital role in reaching the goal of quality laboratory results. MTS Autoimmune training resources are designed to provide and document this training using a variety of interesting, flexible tools. It provides the basic tools needed when training new employees, cross-training lab personnel, introducing new assays into the lab, or teaching students. It can help experienced technologists deal with difficult or unusual results. This can all be done within the laboratory setting, reducing problems often associated with off-site training workshops.

Training Courses
Learn about testing for ANA, ANCA and cytoplasmic antibodies, and how these tests are used in the clinical correlation and teaching case studies sections. Basic principles of methods used for autoantibody testing (IFA, ELISA, and multiplex bead) are covered.

Laboratory Methods

Microscopy, immunofluorescence assay (IFA), enzyme immunoassay (EIA), and Multiplexing.

Anti-nuclear Antibody

Testing for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) on HEp-2 cells.

Mouse Stomach Kidney

Everything today's medical technologist needs to know about testing for cytoplasmic antibodies.

ANCA

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) testing.

Crithidia

Detecting anti-dsDNA with the crithidia substrate.

Competency Tests
Biannual competency tests to help you meet regulatory requirements and maintain staff competency. Five or Ten question tests are available for each of the following topics:

Anti-nuclear Antibody


Mouse Stomach Kidney


ANCA


Crithidia


Tools

Case Studies

Learn about the clinical features of autoimmune diseases and how laboratory tests are used in the diagnosis and monitoring of these diseases.

Pattern Plus Auditor

Pattern Plus Auditor, aka PPA, is an image based competency assessment system for immunofluorescent assays.

Autoantibody Atlas

An autoantibody reference with information about the antigen, alternate names, clinical correlations, and other helpful notes

ANA Wizard

Need some help with a cell sample? THe ANA Wizard provides a quick and easy 3-step process for identification of most ANAs.

Lectures
Lectures by experts in the field of autoimmune testing.

Improving ANA Testing with Pattern Standardization

Dr. Mark Wener from the University of Washington discusses opportunities for improving consistency of performance and reporting of immunofluorescence tests for antibodies to nuclear antigens (ANA). Common and selected unusual ANA patterns are presented in accord with the classification proposed by the International Consensus of ANA Patterns (ICAP).

Trends in Autoantibody Testing - Part I

Drs. Mark Wener and Micheal Astion of the University of Washington discuss the use of the ANA test, the anti-CCP test and several other important autoantibody tests. In addition the lecture covers technical trends in autoantibody testing with an emphasis on problems with classical methods and current approaches to automation. Lastly, a fascinating topic, the societal impact of autoimmune disease in the era of google-based medical care, is explored with humor and sensitivity.

Trends in Autoantibody Testing - Part II

National experts from the University of Washington and the Mayo Clinic discuss current technology trends and challenges in autoantibody testing.

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