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The timely and accurate identification of pathogens in blood cultures is a cornerstone of effective patient care, particularly in critical cases like sepsis. The Luminex® VERIGENE® Blood Culture and Gram-Negative PCR Panel offers a streamlined approach to rapidly identify bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers. Maintaining robust quality control (QC) is essential to ensure its reliability and accuracy in clinical diagnostics. Importance of Quality Control in PCR Diagnostics Quality control is vital to ensuring the accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability of PCR-based diagnostic tools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), quality control measures help mitigate risks of…