Registrations to the 1st International External Quality Assessment studies for laboratory diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa are now open

POnTE Project, in collaboration with EUPHRESCO Network and XF-ACTORS Consortium, is pleased to announce the call for participation at the “First International External Quality Assessment studies for laboratory performance of molecular and serological diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa”.

The objective of this quality assessment study will be to assess the efficiency and accurateness of molecular and serological methods used by expert laboratories performing X. fastidiosa diagnosis.

All the detailed information on the ring test procedures and on the prescriptions required to the laboratories interested to join the initiative are available at this link.

Deadline for registration is  February 2, 2017.

For any further query or communication, please contact Dr Maria Saponari (CNR-IPSP) or Dr Giuliana Loconsole (UNIBA-DiSSPA).