Microbiology
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples. Brief case histories also given. Fresh blood is needed in the specimen preparation.
Examinations
Culture, preliminary identification using Gram staining and/or direct nucleic acid detection from positive blood culture bottles by multiplex methods. The scheme is also suitable for stem cell banks screening only for possible growth.
Important Notes
Fresh blood is needed but not included in the shipment.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples, 0.3 mL.
Examinations
B. pertussis IgA, IgG & IgM antibodies, Pertussis toxin IgA, IgG & IgM, post-analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
B. burgdorferi IgG, IgM and total antibodies, post - analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL
Examinations
Brucella IgG, IgM and total antibodies.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid human plasma samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
CRP.
Important Notes
Only for quantitative POCT CRP meters. Not suitable for LumiraDx. If you are not sure whether your device is a POCT meter or an analyser, please contact IEQAS.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
CRP.
Important Notes
Scheme is designed only for clinical chemistry analysers. Order scheme 2132 for POCT CRP meters. If you are not sure whether your device is a POCT meter or an analyser, please contact IEQAS.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 human plasma samples, varying concentration of CDT.
Examinations
CDT.
Important Notes
Six rounds per year. Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. Available only in the EU.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised samples. Brief case histories are also given.
Examinations
Culture and identification. The scheme is also suitable for laboratories performing screening and reporting merely a preliminary identification.
Important Notes
See also scheme 5303 Meningitis encephalitis multiplex, nucleic acid detection.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 plasma or serum samples, 0.4 mL.
Examinations
C. pneumoniae IgA, IgG, IgM antibodies, post-analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab/urine samples, 2 mL.
Examinations
Detection of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae nucleic acid.
Important Notes
See also scheme 5302 Sexually transmitted diseases multiplex, nucleic acid detection. The samples contain hDNA.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised mixtures of bacteria.
Examinations
This scheme includes C. difficile culture, antigen detection (GDH), toxin detection and direct nucleic acid detection. Hypervirulent C. difficile strains also included.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised mixtures of bacteria
Examinations
C. difficile direct nucleic acid detection. Hypervirulent C. difficile strains also included
Important Notes
5200 includes also this examination.