Three-year nationwide survey of microbiology laboratory equipment conditions in China’s CDC: setting new benchmarks

This study provides a valuable dataset on microbiology laboratory equipment in China's CDCs, revealing distinct patterns in equipment retention and acquisition. Disparities in qPCR machine and High-throughput Sequencer (HTS) penetration and satisfaction rates highlight a shift toward domestic manufacturing. The findings offer essential benchmarks for optimizing laboratory infrastructure and enhancing public health responses.