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There are many reagents on the market, and their evaluation by independent experts provides valuable information to medical biologists who are looking for a high-performance kit among the different references. Under the aegis of the French National Reference Center for Toxoplasmosis, we report here a multicenter evaluation of the analytical and clinical performances of the \u201cquanty TOXO (RH region)\u201d PCR assay manufactured by Clonit. The kit showed good analytical performance, as indicated by the results of serial dilution tests and external quality control samples. PCR efficiencies varied from 95% to 105%; linearity zone extended over four log units (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">R<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00b2 &gt;0.99), and limit of detection varied from &lt;1 parasite\/mL to between 1 and 5 parasites\/mL, i.e., from &lt;0.08 parasite\/PCR to between 0.2 and 1 parasite\/PCR, depending on the center. Based on 141 cryopreserved DNAs from a large range of clinical specimens, we determined a clinical sensitivity of 94.7% (71\/75; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 87.1%\u201397.9%) and a clinical specificity of 100% (66\/66; 95% CI: 94.5%\u2013100%). Four false negative results were detected despite amplification carried out in duplicate. Overall, the \u201cquanty TOXO (RH region)\u201d PCR assay demonstrated satisfactory analytical and clinical performances for the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis, even using extraction and amplification techniques or biological matrices not validated by the manufacturer.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:sec>\n                      <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                      <jats:p>Due to its speed and accuracy, PCR is now the gold standard for diagnosing congenital and disseminated toxoplasmosis. High-performance molecular testing is essential, especially for immunocompromised patients and congenital infections, to initiate early treatment. This diagnostic approach increasingly relies on commercial assays. However, commercially available kits do not guarantee performance. In this study, conducted by the French National Reference Center for Toxoplasmosis, we performed an independent multicenter evaluation of the \u201cquanty TOXO (RH region)\u201d PCR assay manufactured by Clonit. Our results showed that this kit delivered satisfactory results for routine diagnostic use. 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