Baarsma, ME http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8090-3602
Schellekens, JFP
Meijer, BC
Brandenburg, AH
Souilljee, T.
Hofhuis, A
Hovius, JW
van Dam, AP
Funding for this research was provided by:
Amsterdam UMC
Article History
Received: 4 March 2020
Accepted: 9 June 2020
First Online: 6 July 2020
Compliance with ethical standards
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: MEB and JWH report that they collaborate with Bio-Rad Laboratories to investigate a novel serological assay for LB which was not included in this study. MEB and JWH are also involved in an unrelated study investigating the diagnostic parameters of several cellular assays for LB. Neither has received any personal financial compensation from any of said companies for these projects. The other authors report no potential conflicts of interest.
: The Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act does not apply to this study, as it was performed using de-identified data and leftover materials from routine clinical procedures. This study was performed in conformity with the Declaration of Helsinki and institutional regulations and guidelines.
: As the Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act does not apply to this study, no informed consent was required.
: Not applicable.