Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples.
Examinations
SARS-CoV-2 NAT.
Important Notes
Including variants. Scheme is not suitable for TMA methods (e.g. Hologic Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay). The samples contain hDNA.
Others
Specimens
2-3 digital image series to assess morphology, 2-3 videos to assess sperm concentration and motility. 1 image series to assess sperm vitality.
Examinations
Sperm concentration, morphology, motility and vitality.
Important Notes
This scheme is carried out online.
Multiplex
Specimens
4 simulated swab/urine samples, 2 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are C. trachomatis, M. genitalium, M. hominis, N. gonorrhoeae, T. vaginalis, U. parvum and U. urealyticum.
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 lyophilised plasma samples, 0.5–1 mL.
Examinations
Thrombin time, Antithrombin, Factor VIII, Protein C, Protein S.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
4 digital images of MGG and methylene eosin stained samples
Examinations
Eosinophils, neutrophils
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated urine specimens
Examinations
S. pneumoniae antigen detection
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated pharyngeal samples
Examinations
Strep A Ag. Strep A NAT
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised samples. Samples include pathogens and/or normal flora
Examinations
Culture
Important Notes
See also product 5599 for direct S. agalactiae nucleic acid detection from sample.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 swab samples. Samples also include normal flora
Examinations
Direct nucleic acid detection
Important Notes
The samples contain hDNA. See also product 5594 for S. agalactiae (GBS) culture.
Microbiology
Specimens
1 lyophilised mixture of microbes; including pathogens and/or normal flora
Examinations
The scheme is intended for laboratories performing screening of VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococci) by culture and/or direct nucleic acid detection method
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
1 lyophilised mixture of microbes; including pathogens and/or normal flora
Examinations
The scheme is intended for laboratories performing screening of multidrug resistant gramnegative rods (e.g. CPE, ESBL, MDR Acinetobacter and P. aeruginosa) by culture and/or direct nucleic acid detection method
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
1 lyophilised mixture of microbes; including pathogens and/or normal flora
Examinations
The scheme is intended for laboratories performing screening of MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) by culture and/or direct nucleic acid detection method
Important Notes