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Details : C20RMP3 - PTB reference method for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) quantification by RT-dPCR

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberC20RMP3
Analyte NameHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA sequence
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureTraceability to defined procedure (See references)
Applicable MatricesRNA solution
NamePTB reference method for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) quantification by RT-dPCR
Organization that developed Validated MethodPhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Measurement Techniques UsedDigital PCR
QuantityRNA copy number concentration
From (0)100
To (0)10000
Unit (0)copies/µL
From (1)25
To (1)28
Unit (1)%
Level of Confidence (%)95%
Peer Reviewed PublicationRef. 1 - An assessment of the reproducibility of reverse transcription digital PCR quantification of HIV-1, Falak S. et al, Methods 2022 201 34-40 Ref. 2 - CCQM-P199: Interlaboratory comparability study of HIV-1 RNA copy number quantification DOI: 2024.04.12.589042
Comments to be published via JCTLM DBAdditionnal information on the RMP is available from the following LINK to provide further detailed information on the following points:
  • Recommendation for positive control / QC materials,
  • Part of measurement interval which requires dilution, recommended diluent and maximum lambda,
  • Recommendation for dPCR threshold setting,
  • Partition volume and uncertainty,
  • Experimental design,
  • Measurement uncertainty equation(s).
Analyte Category NameNucleic acids
CCQM Key Comparison ReportSee above references for comparability studies
Measurement principle/techniqueDigital PCR