The second gamma-H2AX assay inter-comparison exercise carried out in the framework of the European biodosimetry network (RENEB)

Jayne Moquet*, Stephen Barnard, Albena Staynova, Carita Lindholm, Octávia Monteiro Gil, Vanda Martins, Ute Rößler, Anne Vral, Charlot Vandevoorde, Maria Wojewódzka, Kai Rothkamm

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Abstract

Purpose: Within the EU RENEB project, seven laboratories have taken part in training and harmonisation activities to strengthen triage gamma-H2AX-based radiation exposure assessment. This has culminated in a second triage biodosimetry exercise. Materials and methods: Whole blood and separated lymphocyte samples were homogenously irradiated with 60Co gamma rays at 0.5, 2.5 (blind samples), 0 and 2 Gy (reference samples). Following post-exposure incubations of 4 and 24 h, 16 samples were shipped on ice packs to each partner. The samples were stained and scored for gamma-H2AX foci, using manual and/or automated fluorescence microscope scoring strategies. Dose estimates were obtained and used to assign triage categories to the samples. Results: Average dose estimates across all the laboratories correlated well with true doses. The most accurate assignment of triage category was achieved by manual scoring of the 4-h blood and lymphocyte samples. Only three samples out of a total of 46 were miscategorized in a way that could have adversely effected the clinical management of a radiation casualty. Conclusions: This inter-comparison exercise has demonstrated that following a recent acute radiation exposure, the gamma-H2AX assay could be a useful triage tool that can be successfully applied across a network of laboratories.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-64
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Biology
Volume93
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2017

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Keywords

  • RENEB
  • biological dosimetry
  • gamma-H2AX assay
  • radiation-induced foci
  • triage

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