External Quality Assessment for Zika Virus Molecular Diagnostic Testing, Brazil
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2018
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Fischer, Carlo
Pedroso, Celia
Mendrone Jr., Alfredo
Filippis, Ana Maria Bispo de
Vallinoto, Antonio Carlos Rosario
Ribeiro, Bergmann Morais
Durigon, Edison Luiz
Marques, Ernesto T. A., Jr.
Campos, Gubio S.
Viana, Isabelle F. T.
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We conducted an external quality assessment of Zika virus molecular diagnostic tests in Brazil using a new Zika virus standard. Of 15 laboratories, 73% showed limited sensitivity and specificity. Viral load estimates varied significantly. Continuous quality assurance is required for adequate estimates of Zika virus-associated disease and determination of patient care.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases. Atlanta, v. 24, n. 5, p. 888-892, 2018.