A small-scale external quality assessment for PCR detection of group B streptococcus in China

CONCLUSIONS: Our small-scale EQA showed that most participating laboratories have reliable diagnostic capacities for GBS PCR detection. Nonetheless, further improvements in the detection performance of some laboratories are required, particularly with low-concentration samples. Our survey also reinforces the use of EQA as an essential tool to evaluate the overall proficiency of clinical laboratories.PMID:38128816 | DOI:10.1016/j.cca.2023.117733
Source: International Journal of Clinical Chemistry - Category: Chemistry Authors: Source Type: research