Aims

Standardisation of qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid tests to contribute to the quality of clinical diagnostics

1. To develop, evaluate and to arrange for the provision of reference reagents, International Standards and reference panels for qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid assays for a range of clinical diagnostics
   • Public Health Authorities
   • Academic laboratories
   • Manufacturers of diagnostic kits and reagents
   • Diagnostic laboratories
   • Control Authorities
2. To investigate and develop a new generation of reagents and standards, e. g. synthetic nucleic acids, non-infectious biological materials and
3. To develop standards for new assays for emerging and re-emerging pathogens and genetic variability
4. To develop standards in support of new technologies, e. g. multiplex nucleic acid assays, micro-arrays
5. To exchange information of regulatory issues