Learnings from a Pilot External Quality Assessment (EQA) for cfDNA Extraction from Plasma
Efficient DNA extraction is critical to ensure sensitive and accurate detection of variants in cell-free DNA (cfDNA). EMQN has established a global pre-analytical EQA for extraction of cfDNA from plasma. The objective is to evaluate the quantity and quality of eluted cfDNA and provide an external benchmark of participants‘ DNA extraction processes.
External Quality Assessment for FGFR3 testing in Urothelial
This poster presents the findings of a global pilot External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme for FGFR3 testing in urothelial (bladder) cancer. With bladder cancer ranking as the ninth most common cancer worldwide, accurate detection of FGFR3 variants and fusions is critical for guiding targeted therapy. The study involved 30 accredited laboratories across 15 countries, assessing […]