Quality assurance in genetic testing: a European perspective

Authors

  • Dolores Ibarreta DG Joint Research Centre (JRC-IPTS), European Commission
  • Line Matthiessen-Guyader DG Research, European Commission

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2427/5913

Keywords:

genetic testing, quality assessment, reference systems, international cooperation

Abstract

Genetic testing has moved rapidly from research to clinical use and the issues of quality have not always
received sufficient attention. In response to these needs to improve the overall quality assurance system for
genetic testing and services there have been several international initiatives that are reviewed here. The
main activities at European level towards improving the quality assurance of genetic testing are described.

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Published

2006-12-31

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3-4 (2006)

Section

Theme Papers

How to Cite

Quality assurance in genetic testing: a European perspective. (2006). Italian Journal of Public Health, 3(3-4). https://doi.org/10.2427/5913