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.