Maximizing confidence in a negative result: Quantitative sample adequacy control

• Main Authors: Ivan Brukner (Author), Shaun Eintracht (Author), Andreas I. Papadakis (Author), David Faucher (Author), Bruno Lamontagne (Author), Alan Spatz (Author), Matthew Oughton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is a leading screening tool, permitting rapid detection of pathogens and the maintenance of effective infection control programs. Unfortunately, qPCR assays frequently do not incorporate Sample Adequacy Control (SAC). A SAC controls for the quantity, quality and adequacy of t...