T/CAME 38-2021 in English
VALIDPerformance validation of nucleic acid testing in blood screening
- Issued on:2021-07-15
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本文件规定了血液筛查核酸检测的性能验证涉及的验证要求和验证方法。
本文件适用于采供血机构、医疗机构、疾控中心等核酸检测实验室使用。
注: 本文件中血液筛查核酸检测主要指经输血传播感染病原体的核酸筛查与检测。
Introduction
Analysis of core requirements of the standard
| Verification items | Technical indicators | Experimental design | Qualification criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detection limit | 1 times LOD concentration | 20 repeated tests | ≥19 positive times |
| Genotype coverage | 3 times LOD concentration | 20 genotype tests | 100% detection rate |
| Repeatability | 3 times LOD concentration | 20 tests in 5 days | 100% positive |
Detailed explanation of key technical indicators
1. Detection limit verification
The standard requires the use of 1 times LOD concentration standard material for testing, and verification through 20 repeated experiments (6 times a day × 3 days + 2 times), and the positive detection rate must be ≥95% (19/20). This requirement is more stringent than the CLSI EP17-A guideline and reflects the high standard of blood transfusion safety.
2. Genotype coverage requirements
For the main HBV/HCV/HIV genotypes prevalent in my country (see Table 1), the standard specifically emphasizes the need to verify the detection capabilities of HBV type B/C, HCV type 1/2, and recombinant strains. The experimental design requires the use of samples with a concentration of 3 times the LOD for 20 consecutive tests to ensure that there are no genotype-dependent missed detections.
Implementation recommendations
Laboratory preparation phase
- Establish a standard material traceability system to ensure accurate LOD concentration calibration
- Prepare a verification panel containing interfering substances such as free hemoglobin (≥500mg/dL) and triglycerides (≥3000mg/dL)
Verification process control
It is recommended to adopt a modular verification solution:
| Phase | Critical Control Point | Quality Control Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary experiment | LOD confirmation | CV≤15% |
| Formal verification | Batch-to-batch consistency | ΔCt≤2.0 |
Standard evolution analysis
Compared with the 2019 version of the "Technical Operating Procedures for Blood Stations", the innovations of this standard are:
- Added the verification requirement of genotype coverage to respond to the current prevalence of multiple genotypes in my country
- Increased the number of samples for contamination detection from 10 to 100 (5 rounds × 20 cases)
- Clearly defined the critical concentration threshold of endogenous interfering substances

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