With the upcoming release of Lab Methods Proficiency Test (PT) panels on August 26, USDA APHIS PPQ’s Plant Pathogen Diagnostics Certification Program (PPDCP) will begin onboarding new diagnosticians to the program. Three conditions must be met by each prospective participant: they must (1) work in a lab that has previously participated in PPQ PTs, (2) submit a PPDCP-F-007-0 Participant Bio Form, and (3) complete and pass a Lab Methods PT or PTs. PPDCP will host a virtual information session for new participants on August 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Session invites will be sent to lab managers and any requesting diagnosticians. Contact the PPDCP at PPDCP@USDA.gov for the forms and with any questions.
Brooke Zale - PPDCP Team Lead, Molecular Biologist, Plant Pathogen Diagnostics Certification Program
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