External quality control program in infectious diseases screening at laboratories and blood banks in Latin America: an analysis of the past 5 years

• Main Authors: Alfredo Mendrone-Junior (Author), Nanci Salles (Author), Marcia Otani (Author), Adenilson Countinho (Author), Lucas Bassolli de Oliveira Alves (Author), Vanderson Rocha (Author), Mauricio Beltrán-Durán (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Pan American Health Organization, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective. To evaluate the screening of blood samples for infectious disease markers at laboratories and blood banks in Latin America per the findings of an External Quality Assessment Program (EQAP). Methods. This qualitative analysis used data from the EQAP coordinated by the Fundação Pro Sangue...