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 performing blood and urine sample collection. Scheme is carried out online.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 fresh urine samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Qualitative hCG.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid human serum samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
PSA, complexed PSA, free PSA, free/total PSA ratio.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 cerebrospinal fluid sample 1-3 mL and 1 human serum sample, 1 mL.
Examinations
Cerebrospinal fluid: Albumin, IgG, total protein, IgG index. Serum: Albumin, IgG.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid or lyophilised human serum samples, 1 mL. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Examinations
Electrophoresis, contains immunofixation, pre- and/or postanalytical indicators.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid human serum samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Alpha-1-antitrypsin, alpha-2-macroglobulin, albumin, ceruloplasmin, complement C3, complement C4, haptoglobin, hemopexin, IgA, IgG, IgLcKappa, IgLcLambda, IgLcKappa free, IgLcLambda free, IgM, orosomucoid, pre-albumin, RBP, transferrin, transferrin receptor.
Important Notes
Haematology
Specimens
2 lyophilised plasma samples, 0.5–1 mL.
Examinations
Prothrombin time (INR, PT% and PT in seconds).
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 plasma or serum samples, 0.3 mL. Brief case histories are also provided
Examinations
Puumala virus IgG, IgM, POC tests and specific antibodies, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL
Examinations
Adenovirus Ag
Important Notes
Multiplex
Specimens
4 simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are adenovirus, bocavirus, B. parapertussis, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, coronavirus (OC43, 229E, NL63, HKU1), enterovirus, influenzavirus A/B, L. pneumophila, metapneumovirus, M. pneumoniae, parainfluenzavirus 1-4, rhinovirus, RSV A/B, SARS-CoV-2 and S. pneumoniae.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered. The samples contain hDNA.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
More information about the suitability of the product for your device is available from IEQAS.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
More information about the suitability of the product for your device is available from IEQAS.