Summary The Hyland laser nephelometer PDQ system for the assay of specific proteins is described. The results of evaluating the system to measure immunoglobulins IgA, IgG, and IgM are summarised. Within-batch and between-batch precision, accuracy, reliability, and safety are discussed. This instrument represents an important development in the immunochemical assay of proteins in clinical medicine. The speed, precision, and convenience of this new generation of discrete nephelometric analysers make such systems attractive to the clinical chemist.
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