Derivation of a List of Priority Antibodies from the Analysis of a Cohort of Cases sent from Nigeria for External Consultation
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Date
2017
Authors
Igbokwe, U.O.
Olusina, D. B.
Odubanjo, M. O.
Anunobi, C. C.
Akinde, O. R.
Badmos, K. B.
Abdulkareem, F. B.
Banjo, A. A. F.
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Publisher
Annals of Tropical Pathology
Abstract
Introduction: The major obstacle to developing sustainable services in a resource-limited setting, which hitherto has not had routine availability of diagnostic immunohistochemistry (IHC), is choosing from a large array of over 200 antibodies that are currently in use in the Western world. Materials and Methods: By critically analyzing the use of diagnostic IHC in a cohort of 360 cases sent for consultation from Nigeria to the UK between January 2014 and May 2016, we have derived a list of antibodies that could meet over 85% of current diagnostic IHC needs in Nigeria. Results: From our analysis, a starter list of only two antibodies could immediately meet over 30% of the IHC needs. Having mastered this starter list, the service could move to the next step by adding 23 other antibodies which could meet another 85% of diagnostic IHC needs. Conclusions: Testing with these 25 antibodies can be done at least twice weekly to address the 3 areas mentioned above and greatly increase the chances of success in establishing a sustainable service. We recommend this list to the various groups working with diagnostic IHC in Nigeria and look forward to reports of their efforts.
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Keywords
Antibodies, immunohistochemistry, Nigeria, priority list
Citation
Annals of Tropical Pathology ¦ Volume 8 ¦ Issue 2 ¦ July-December 201778