Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of malaria plasmodia and other blood parasites
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or May-Grünwald-Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories are also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of malaria plasmodia and other blood parasites
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 stool samples in formalin. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of intestinal parasites (ova and parasites)
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
Virtual whole slide images of stool samples in formalin prepared by using a scanner microscope. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of intestinal parasites (ova and parasites)
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised human serum samples, 3 mL.
Examinations
PTH, intact.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 plasma or serum samples, 0.4 mL.
Examinations
Parvovirus IgG, IgM, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples samples, 0.5 mL
Examinations
Phospholipid antibodies, Cardiolipin antibodies (IgG and IgM), beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies (IgG and IgM)
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed.
Others
Specimens
2 liquid samples.
Examinations
100 - 1000 µL of the liquid samples shall be weighed by the participant, the result is reported in mg with a precision of two decimal places.
Important Notes
Up to 5 single-channel pipettes can be controlled. A calibrated laboratory scale with 0.01 mg resolution is required. This EQA scheme does not replace standardised pipette calibration, it does not fulfill the accreditation requirements for pipette calibration.
Pathology
Specimens
3-5 cases with preanalytical and process error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical or laboratory process error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for all laboratory staff of pathology laboratories. Scheme is carried out online.
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 all laboratory staff of clinical microbiology laboratories. Scheme is carried out online.
Preanalytics
Specimens
Two surrogate blood vials (i.e. measurement devices for recording 3-axis acceleration during pneumatic tube system transport (PTS).
Examinations
Vials are sent through the PTS as regular blood samples, no laboratory analysis is performed. Rejection probability of LDH, ASAT and K will be calculated using the cumulative vibration level, laboratory defined analyte-specific hemolysis cutoffs, and a hemolysis model.
Important Notes
Vials are sent to the participating laboratories during September-October. Laboratories are asked to perform the recordings within one week upon receiving the vials and to return the vials using a courier (shipping costs not included). It is possible to measure 3 different lines from the same PTS manufacturer.
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.