Diagnostics using indirect immunofluorescence tests (IFA) cover a wide range of indications and therefore have long been the gold standard in the laboratory. However, despite the many diagnostic applications of this method, evaluating fluorescence patterns can be a real challenge. More than half of the specific patterns that can be found in the evaluation of anti-cell antibodies on HEp2 cells are considered as “expert level”. Mixed patterns can also occur. They are particularly difficult to identify and often require years of experience in IFA.
This is precisely where IFA specialists from EUROIMMUN can help. The fluorescence images are captured in the usual way in the EUROPicture software, e.g. using the camera connected to the IFA microscope EUROStar IV Plus. Using EUROPicture, the data required for evaluation can then be easily transferred to the EUROLabPolaris Support Platform via a direct link. The EUROLabPolaris Support Platform is a browser-based software that enables secure and clear data communication with EUROIMMUN’s IFA specialists. All data are encrypted, and no sensitive patient data are transmitted at any time. The software automatically sends your data interpretation inquiry to the EUROIMMUN IFA team. You can then easily retrieve the interpretation result from the EUROLabPolaris Support Platform. If you have specific questions, you can also add markers in the software to highlight specific areas in the fluorescence patterns and to communicate directly with the EUROIMMUN specialists via the integrated chat function.
The new EUROLabPolaris Support Platform provides fast and personalised support from our IFA specialists in the evaluation of complex IFA patterns.
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