Laboratory Network Rheumatology

DGRh and DRFZ launch joint quality initiative in autoimmune diagnostics

The aim of the network is to improve quality and comparability in autoimmune diagnostics, harmonize testing procedures, and develop uniform standards for the diagnosis of inflammatory rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
Another focus is on strengthening continuing education in laboratory diagnostics and networking university centers with particular expertise in autoimmune diagnostics. The program will start in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Erlangen, Freiburg, Hanover, Kirchheim/Stuttgart, and Munich. Conceptually, the DGRh is also involved through its Laboratory Diagnostics Commission, headed by Prof. Thomas Dörner, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and DRFZ.
The project coordination office is located at the DRFZ in Berlin and is headed by Dr. Philipp Dittert. In the long term, the laboratory network aims to combine rheumatism research, diagnostics, and continuing education at a high level of quality—for standardized and improved patient care.