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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2018· item PMID:29470164
External Quality Assessment for Zika Virus Molecular Diagnostic Testing, Brazil. 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 needed to adequately estimate risk for Zika virus-associated disease and determine patient care.