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Post-EQA Accountability: A Menu of Policy Options [PDF]

, 2008
In 2007, the Massachusetts Legislature decided to phase out the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (EQA). Legislators and policymakers began exploring options for establishing a new accountability function for the Commonwealth's school ...

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External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Molecular Diagnostics of Zika Virus: Experiences from an International EQA Programme, 2016–2018 [PDF]

Viruses, 2018
Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics (QCMD), an international provider for External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes, has introduced a programme for molecular diagnostics of Zika virus (ZIKV) in 2016, which has been continuously offered to interested laboratories since that time.
Oliver Donoso Mantke, Elaine McCulloch, Paul S. Wallace, Constanze Yue, Sally A. Baylis, Matthias Niedrig   +5 more
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Validation of the Primerdesign Quantitative Allele Specific Amplification Kit for the Detection of JAK2V617F Mutation

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Volume 40, Issue 6, March 2026.
The PrimerDesign Quasa kit demonstrates efficacy as a reliable assay for the detection of JAK2V617F mutation, exhibiting potential for quantitative analysis when samples are analysed in duplicate. This assay validation information may prove valuable to laboratories seeking to implement a simplified JAK2V617F mutational test. ABSTRACT Introduction Janus
Deborah Vaz, Tshiphiri Netshidzivhani, Johan Potgieter   +2 more
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Quantitative Succinylacetone Measurement by Gas Chromatography‐Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) Facilitates Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Characterization of Tyrosinemia Type 1 and Other Hypersuccinylacetonemias

JIMD Reports, Volume 67, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Tyrosinemia type 1 (HT1), due to deficient activity of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, causes accumulation of succinylacetone (SA). SA concentrations in urine and plasma of untreated HT1 patients are typically several thousand‐fold higher than normal, hence are readily recognized by traditional diagnostic methods in most cases.
Denis Cyr, Bruno Maranda, Paula J. Waters   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

External quality assurance of malaria nucleic acid testing for clinical trials and eradication surveillance. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
Nucleic acid testing (NAT) for malaria parasites is an increasingly recommended diagnostic endpoint in clinical trials of vaccine and drug candidates and is also important in surveillance of malaria control and elimination efforts.
Sean C Murphy, Cornelus C Hermsen, Alexander D Douglas, Nick J Edwards, Ines Petersen, Gary A Fahle, Matthew Adams, Andrea A Berry, Zachary P Billman, Sarah C Gilbert, Matthew B Laurens, Odile Leroy, Kristen E Lyke, Christopher V Plowe, Annette M Seilie, Kathleen A Strauss, Karina Teelen, Adrian V S Hill, Robert W Sauerwein   +18 more
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Initial Estimates of Soil Mercury Emissions Induced by Soil Heating During Global Wildfires

Earth's Future, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Wildfires, increasingly frequent extreme events driven by global change, have significantly accelerated the release of mercury (Hg) stored in soils. However, a systematic quantification of Hg emissions from topsoil heating during global wildfires has been lacking.
Danyu Wang, Long Chen, Yuzhe Shen, Qinzheng Chen, Qi Zhou, Tianqi Ma, Jingjing Yan, Yumin Li, Yongjie Wang, Yi Yang   +9 more
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Development of standardized laboratory methods and quality processes for a phase III study of the RTS, S/AS01 candidate malaria vaccine. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND\ud \ud A pivotal phase III study of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria candidate vaccine is ongoing in several research centres across Africa. The development and establishment of quality systems was a requirement for trial conduct to meet international ...
Adriano Duse, Andrea Reijman, Barbara Savarese, Bernhards Ogutu, Brenda Okech, Brian Greenwood, Charlotte Ingram, Chris Drakeley, Christine Swysen, Johan Vekemans, John Frean, Myriam Bruls, null null, Opokua Ofori-Anyinam, Peter Kremsner, Sunny Oyakhirome, Terrell Carter, Tonya Villafana   +17 more
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The spectrum of breast in situ papillary carcinomas with invasion and invasive breast carcinomas with papillary features: an overview of histological subtypes and diagnostic challenges

Histopathology, Volume 88, Issue 4, Page 747-768, March 2026.
Invasive breast carcinomas with papillary features (IBCP) comprise diverse subtypes with variable architecture, histopathology, and clinical behaviour. This review outlines evolving classification, diagnostic criteria, and treatment implications, highlighting challenges in distinguishing in situ from invasive lesions. Standardised diagnostic approaches
Emad A Rakha, Puay Hoon Tan, Wendy A Raymond   +2 more
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology

Molecular Oncology, Volume 20, Issue 2, Page 464-479, February 2026.
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts, Senada Koljenović, Elise Daems, Karolien De Wael, Marc Peeters, Léon C. van Kempen, Greetje Vanhoutte, Karen Zwaenepoel, Timon Vandamme   +8 more
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EQA in molecular diagnostics

Biochemia medica, 2006
Uvod:Zbog razvoja molekularne dijagnostike, raste broj laboratorija koji koristi ovu metodologiju, što nameće potrebu za standardizacijom, a to znači i sudjelovanje u shemama vanjske procjene kvalitete. Cilj:Prikazati rezultate sudjelovanja u međunarodnim programima kontrole kvalitete, dobivene uporabom standardiziranih metoda u molekularnoj ...
Bobetić-Vranić, Tanja, Flegar-Meštrić, Zlata   +1 more
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