External quality assessment for nucleic acid quantitative testing of human hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus in Chongqing, China: 2009-2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To achieve the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, accurate detection of HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA is crucial. This study presents the implementation of HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs conducted in Chongqing, China, from 2009 to 2024, highlighting the significant contributions made by clinical laboratories.

Methods

Over a span of 16 years, a total of 160 samples were distributed in the HBV-DNA EQA program, while the HCV-RNA EQA program disseminated 105 samples encompassing diverse concentration levels. Factors such as the number of participating laboratories, employed detection methodologies, utilized reagents, and test outcomes were evaluated to assess the HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA detection capabilities of cl

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12269617 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature