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A comprehensive program for proficiency testing of biochemical genetics laboratories is described. Inborn errors of metabolism of amino acids, organic acids, glycosaminoglycans and oligosacharides are covered, as well as the assay of galactosse-1-phosphate. Participants are not only required to report the analytical results but to give an interpretation of the results as well. Sixteen rounds of testing have been completed. A slow, but definite improvement in performance can be observed.
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Hommes, F.A. Quality control for selective screening of inborn errors of metabolism. Eur J Pediatr 153 (Suppl 1), S17–S22 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02138772
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