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Molecular diagnostics: harmonization through reference materials, documentary standards and proficiency testing

Marcia J Holden National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, MS 8312, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8312, USA. [email protected]
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Roberta M Madej Cepheid, 904 Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA
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Philip Minor National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, Health Protection Agency, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG, UK; National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, Health Protection Agency, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG, UK
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Lisa V Kalman Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road MS G23, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA; Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road MS G23, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Pages 741-755 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

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