Figure 3. Comparison of diagnostic laboratory capacities for screening for target viral families among partner laboratories within PREDICT countries at the onset and end of the first phase of the PREDICT project (2009-2014).
Table 2. Number of collaborating laboratories by region that were targeted for training and implementation of viral family PCR protocols.
Region
Number of labs targeted for screening with desired viral families
Number of labs receiving training in preparation for screening of desired viral families
Number of labs that have initiated work that will lead to screening desired viral families (labs with full or partial capacity)
Africa
7
7
5
Asia / SE Asia
19
19
16
Latin America
8
6
6
34
32
27
Totals
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