Standardization procedure for flow cytometry data harmonization in prospective multicenter studies

Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 14;10(1):11567. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-68468-3.

Abstract

One of the most challenging objective for clinical cytometry in prospective multicenter immunomonitoring trials is to compare frequencies, absolute numbers of leukocyte populations and further the mean fluorescence intensities of cell markers, especially when the data are generated from different instruments. Here, we describe an innovative standardization workflow to compare all data to carry out any large-scale, prospective multicentric flow cytometry analysis whatever the duration, the number or type of instruments required for the realization of such projects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers*
  • Flow Cytometry / standards*
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reference Standards*

Substances

  • Biomarkers