Laboratory network

WHO HIVDR laboratory network

National HIVDR working groups coordinating WHO-recommended surveys should designate a national or regional WHO-accredited genotyping laboratory to provide quality-assured results for the surveys. WHO HIVResNet performs lab assessments for accreditation, which include lab reviews and an annual quality-assurance panel, and provides technical assistance.

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WHO HIVDR Laboratory Guidance

The WHO/HIVResNet Laboratory Strategy functions to support national, regional, and global HIVDR surveillance and monitoring by the timely provision of accurate genotyping results in a standardized format that meets the WHO specifications. The aim of the WHO HIVDR laboratory strategy is to ensure the accurate collection, handling, shipment and storage of specimens collected in countries implementing HIVDR surveillance and monitoring surveys and to ensure the availability of quality-assured HIV genotyping laboratory services producing comparable and reliable results at the national, regional and global level.