Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples
Examinations
Norovirus antigen detection, genogroups GI and GII
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Preanalytics
Specimens
3 cases with preanalytical error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for personnel using POCT tests and devices. Scheme is carried out online.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 human serum-based lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Procalcitonin.
Important Notes
Only for quantitative methods.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 liquid sample and lyophilised synthetic urine sample containing bacteria
Examinations
Bacterial, erythrocytes and leukocytes counting
Important Notes
Multiplex
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples.
Examinations
Atopobium vaginae, BVAB2, Gardnerella vaginalis, Lactobacillus spp., Megasphaera-1, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida krusei, Candida glabrata/Candida krusei, Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis. Interpretation of bacterial vaginosis.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed microbes will be covered. The samples contain hDNA.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 artificial samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Detection of B. pertussis and B. parapertussis nucleic acid.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
Digital images of three Gram-stained vaginal fluid samples with brief case histories.
Examinations
Evaluation of Gram-stained vaginal fluid.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
To be announced.
Examinations
HCV NAT (RNA).
Important Notes
Others
Specimens
2 cell-derived samples each including paraffin scrolls in a vial for NAT.
Examinations
Scrolls: HPV nucleic acid detection.
Important Notes
HPV NAT to be performed on paraffin scrolls. Please see full product 6800 in the Oncology section.
Others
Specimens
2 cell-derived samples each including one paraffin section on a slide for IHC p16 and paraffin scrolls in a vial for NAT.
Examinations
Slide: IHC p16 staining and interpretation. Scrolls: HPV nucleic acid detection.
Important Notes
p16 IHC staining to be performed on slides and HPV NAT to be perfomed on scrolls in vials.
Others
Specimens
2 cell-derived samples each including one paraffin section on a slide for IHC p16.
Examinations
Slide: IHC p16 staining and interpretation.
Important Notes
p16 IHC staining to be performed on slides.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised human serum samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Erythropoietin and thrombopoietin.
Important Notes