Reported characteristics and use of network assays.

aLoD, limit of detection in parasites/mL as independently determined by each laboratory before this EQA project.
bA-type  =  asexual-stage expressed 18S rRNA; S-type  =  sexual-stage expressed 18S rRNA; rRNA  =  RNA target; rDNA  =  coding gene target.
cWhen available, published references are listed to indicate the performance of NAT either during or after the listed trials. For studies completed but not yet published (*) and/or upcoming (**), the identifier from ClinicalTrials.gov (alphanumeric) or the Dutch Ethical Committee (numeric) is listed.