A pilot external quality assurance study of transfusion screening for <scp>HIV</scp>,<scp> HCV</scp> and <scp>HB</scp>s<scp>AG</scp> in 12 <scp>A</scp>frican countries

Abstract

While specificity was high, sensitivity was more variable and deficient in a substantial number of testing laboratories. These findings underscore the importance of proficiency testing and quality control, particularly in Africa where TTV prevalence is high.