Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid samples (March, Sept) and 2 artificial stool samples (June, Dec) including human haemoglobin.
Examinations
Quantitative determination of Hb in human faeces (iFOB/FIT).
Important Notes
The liquid samples assess the analytical process only. The artificial stool samples asses both the preanalytical and analytical processes. One test-specific sample collection kit (not provided) per EQA sample is needed for artificial stool samples. For clinical laboratories an POCT sites.
Multiplex
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
Francisella tularensis IgG, IgM and total antibodies.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples. Brief case histories also given. The samples include moulds, dermatophytes and yeasts.
Examinations
Culture and identification. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of yeast strains.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3-4 simulated samples. The samples may include yeasts, dermatophytes and moulds.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection according to laboratory\\\'s own test selection.
Important Notes
Test selection of the participating lab is taken into consideration in result processing. The samples contain hDNA.
Multiplex
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are: Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Norovirus, Rotavirus, Sapovirus.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered.
Microbiology
Specimens
4 lyophilised mixtures of microbes: both pathogens and normal flora. The samples intended for susceptibility testing may include both international quality control strains and susceptible or resistant clinical strains. Brief case histories are also given. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Examinations
Isolation of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, pre- and/or post-analytical cases.
Important Notes
5080 includes 5081, General Bacteriology 2.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised mixtures of microbes: both pathogens and normal flora. The specimens intended for susceptibility testing may include both international quality control strains and susceptible or resistant clinical strains. Brief case histories are also given. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Examinations
Isolation of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, pre- and/or post-analytical cases.
Important Notes
5080 General Bacteriology 1 includes 5081.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 whole blood sample of human origin or animal-based plasma sample, 1mL.
Examinations
Glucose, pre-analytical case yearly, timing not specified.
Important Notes
For all glucose meters except Contour, HemoCue and On Call Plus. 5 results processed with one order if sample volume is sufficient and devices belong to the same product group
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 whole blood sample of human origin or animal-based plasma sample, 1mL.
Examinations
Glucose, pre-analytical case yearly, timing not specified.
Important Notes
For HemoCue meters. 5 results processed with one order if sample volume is sufficient and devices belong to the same product group
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 whole blood sample of human origin or animal-based plasma sample, 1mL.
Examinations
Glucose, pre-analytical case yearly, timing not specified.
Important Notes
For Contour meters. 5 results processed with one order if sample volume is sufficient and devices belong to the same product group.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 air-dried, unfixed microbe suspensions on slides. Brief case histories also given.
Examinations
Staining and microscopy.
Important Notes