Controllab launches comprehensive Proficiency Testing for Arboviruses

Controllab launches comprehensive Proficiency Testing for Arboviruses

Controllab launches comprehensive Proficiency Testing for Arboviruses

The company’s pioneering initiative simplifies the evaluation of analytical routines for the identification of arboviruses.

The emergence of new diseases caused by arboviruses, along with others already in circulation, has posed significant challenges to the diagnostic sector. Implementing and monitoring analytical processes for each arbovirus involve multiple validations and tests.

To streamline these routines, In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers are offering multiplex kits that enhance the simultaneous detection and differentiation of multiple viruses from a single sample.

This approach enables faster diagnoses, and, like independent analyses, it is crucial that routines involving multiple identifications are evaluated to ensure the reliability of the results.

Attentive to the needs of the sector, Controllab innovates with the Proficiency Testing (PT) for Molecular Panel of Arboviruses, simplifying the evaluation of these analytical routines.

How does the Proficiency Test for Molecular Panel of Arboviruses work?

In this Proficiency Test, lyophilized items prepared from a viral isolate containing the complete genome or clinical samples are sent to participants. This ensures a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of the methods used for virus identification.

The quarterly frequency of the program allows participants to periodically monitor positive and negative items. The program covers the analysis of Chikungunya, Dengue, Yellow Fever, Mayaro, and Zika Virus, using materials that simulate both isolated infections and coinfections.

If your laboratory conducts molecular tests for arboviruses individually, Controllab offers customized programs for each arbovirus:

ProgramasEnsaios disponíveis
Painel Molecular para ArbovirosesDetecção por Biologia Molecular voltado para sistemas do tipo multiplex para Chikungunya; Dengue; Febre Amarela; Zika Vírus e Mayaro
Biologia Molecular - Chikungunya
Chikungunya – Biologia Molecular
Biologia Molecular – DengueDengue – Biologia Molecular e Genotipagem
Biologia Molecular – Febre AmarelaDetecção de Febre Amarela por Biologia Molecular
Biologia Molecular – MayaroDetecção de Mayaro por Biologia Molecular
Biologia Molecular – Zika VírusDetecção de Zika Vírus por Biologia Molecular
Sequenciamento: Detecção do Genoma ViralIdentificação de patógenos virais por sequenciamento

Important!

Expanding its focus on arboviruses, Controllab, in another pioneering initiative, will conduct the first round of the Proficiency Testing for Molecular Biology – Oropouche Fever on September 9th. To participate, express your interest through this link by the end of August.

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Certified Reference Material Producer

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

Controllab has been accredited as a Certified Reference Material (CRM) Producer since 2016 by Cgcre, under number PMR 0009. The conformity assessment is carried out in accordance with the requirements established in ABNT NBR ISO 17034 and Inmetro standards, ensuring competence for the production of CRMs, as defined in the Scope of Accreditation.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence in producing CRMs according to international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, under mutual recognition agreements, thereby reducing technical barriers between Brazil and other countries across continents.

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Calibration Laboratory

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In December 2002, the Calibration Laboratory was accredited by Cgcre. With this recognition, it became part of the Brazilian network of accredited laboratories, under number 214. Since then, it has been periodically evaluated for the maintenance and/or extension of its accreditation.

The Inmetro seal attests to Controllab’s technical competence, credibility, and operational capability for calibration services, in accordance with the requirements of ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025.

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Proficiency Test Provider

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In September 2011, Controllab was accredited by Cgcre as a proficiency test provider, under nº PEP0003. Initially as part of a pilot project by Inmetro, this accreditation was based on ILAC G13: 2007 and included several clinical and hemotherapy tests. In the periodic evaluations of this accreditation, new segments and tests are included and the evaluation is now conducted according to ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence to develop and conduct proficiency tests in accordance with international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, in accordance with mutual recognition agreements signed by Brazil in Mercosur, the Americas and Europe.

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Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).