C-peptide StandardizationClinical trials of agents to preserve beta cell function in new onset type 1 diabetes will use C-peptide as an outcome measure that indicates insulin production. The C-peptide standardization program is supported to establish reliability in results and facilitate the conduct of international clinical trials. |
Creatinine Standardization Program, Laboratory Professionals http://nkdep.nih.gov/labprofessionals/index.htm The NKDEP Laboratory Working Group has launched the Creatinine Standardization Program to address inter-laboratory variation in creatinine assay calibration and provide more accurate estimates of GFR. |
Diabetes Autoantibody Standardization Program (DASP) http://www.idsoc.org/committees/antibody/dasphome.html The fundamental aim of DASP is to improve the measurements of the autoantibodies predictive of type 1 diabetes. |
National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP) http://www.missouri.edu/~diabetes/ngsp.html The goal of this project is to improve HbA1c measurements and data interpretation across clinical systems and national harmonization projects. |