Haematology
Specimens
1 lyophilised plasma sample.
Examinations
Prothrombin time in INR unit.
Important Notes
Only for EuroLyzer INR meter.
Haematology
Specimens
1 lyophilised whole blood sample.
Examinations
Prothrombin time in INR unit.
Important Notes
Only for LabPad INR meters.
Haematology
Specimens
1 lyophilised whole blood sample.
Examinations
Prothrombin time in INR unit.
Important Notes
Only for microINR, LumiraDX and CoagSense meters.
Immunology
Specimens
One sample set (contains 3 lyophilised samples, 1 liquid blank/NIL sample and water to dissolve the samples) and a preanalytical case description including questions
Examinations
Quantitative result and qualitative interpretation of TbINFg. The scheme is not suitable for the TB T-Spot test.
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 Li-heparin whole blood samples
Examinations
Quantitative result and qualitative interpretation of TbINFg. The product is not intended for TB ELISpot assays or VIDAS TB-IGRA (TBRA) test.
Important Notes
EQA samples must be aliquoted into test specific tubes (not provided) within 48h of phlebotomy. The samples are sent directly to the participating laboratories by the sample provider. By placing the order for this round, the participants give their consent to Labquality to transfer the participant contact information to the sample provider for shipping purposes.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
Two plasma samples
Examinations
P—Iohexol, Pt—GFR (Iohexol) absolute, Pt—GFR (Iohexol) relative
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. Four rounds per year.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 human serum samples, 0.4 mL.
Examinations
Beta-hydroxybutyrate.
Important Notes
For POCT sites and clinical laboratories. 3 results processed with one order if sample volume is sufficient.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated urine samples
Examinations
Legionella antigen detection
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 fresh human serum samples, 0.5–1 mL. Pre- and/or postanalytical cases in part of the rounds.
Examinations
Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein apo A1, lipoprotein apo A2, lipoprotein apo B triglycerides, pre- and/or postanalytical indicators.
Important Notes
Separate round for Lp(a), see scheme 2202.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 liquid or lyophilised human serum preparation.
Examinations
Lp(a).
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic single human donor samples.
Examinations
HBsAb (anti-HBs), quantitative
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 whole blood samples. The scheme contains primarily Plasmodium falciparum positive and negative samples, occasionally other Plasmodium species are included.
Examinations
Antigen and nucleic acid detection. Target antigens: HRP2 and/or pLDH and/or aldolase.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.