Abstract

For several years, PCR-based detection of Aspergillus DNA has been considered a promising tool for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis, but its broader implementation has been hampered by a lack of standardization and the uncertain diagnostic accuracy of the wide variety of published protocols. Recently, new attempts have been made to address this problem and define a quality standard for diagnostic Aspergillus PCR. This review summarizes technical aspects of up-to-date protocols, focusing on the recently proposed guidelines of the European Aspergillus PCR Initiative (EAPCRI) for whole blood PCR testing.

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