In association with the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, EMQN is facilitating a pilot EQA scheme for Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome related genes. Participation in this scheme is free, will enable inter-lab comparison, and help the development of consensus guidelines for laboratories diagnosing Aicardi-Goutieres, familial chilblain lupus, retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukodystrophy, and some cases of systemic lupus erythematosus. Samples will be dispatched to participating laboratories in June 2011.

To participate, please email Beverley Nicholas (Tel: +44 (0)16127 63265; Fax: +44 (0)16127 66606) Including a contact name, full laboratory address and telephone number by the end of May 2011.

Thank you for your time,

Professor Yanick Crow, Beverley Nicholas
 

Please note - EMQN is not organising this scheme. EMQN's role is strictly limited to consultancy on design and organisation, along with notifying EMQN participants of its availability. We therefore accept no responsibility for actions taken by the organising centre.