Lab Med Online.  2022 Apr;12(2):85-90. 10.47429/lmo.2022.12.2.85.

Recommendations for Verification of Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assays for Pathogen Detection

• Roh KH
• Kim YA
• Lee H

• KMID: 2538590
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.47429/lmo.2022.12.2.85

Abstract

Verification of a new molecular test is needed to provide objective evidence that it meets specific requirements when performed by a laboratory technician. A multiple nucleic acid assay requires a more complex process because it simultaneously detects two or more targets. We provide useful recommendations for the verification of the multiple nucleic acid assay to detect pathogens.

Keyword

Verification; Multiplex; Nucleic acid; Assay; Pathogen

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