Multiplex
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Important Notes
New analyte: Cyclospora cayetanensis
Microbiology
Specimens
3 whole blood samples. The scheme contains primarily Plasmodium falciparum positive and negative samples, occasionally other Plasmodium species are included.
Examinations
Antigen and nucleic acid detection. Target antigens: HRP2 and/or pLDH and/or aldolase.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Preliminary screening of malaria plasmodia
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or May-Grünwald-Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories are also given
Examinations
Preliminary screening of malaria plasmodia
Important Notes
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
Microbiology
Specimens
3 plasma samples, 0.7 mL each. Brief case histories also given. Authentic single donor samples.
Examinations
Toxoplasma IgG, IgM and total antibodies, IgG avidity, post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 simulated samples
Examinations
Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis antigen and nucleic acid (NAT)
Important Notes
The samples contain hDNA.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples
Examinations
Antigen detection: Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, and Entamoeba histolytica.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
4 cases, 4-8 digital images. Brief case histories also given.
Examinations
Helminth identification, insect larva identification, ectoparasite identification. Interpretation of digital images.
Important Notes
Ectoparasites and endoparasites (such as arthropods, larvae, helminths, or their fragments), or structures or organisms suspected of being parasitic. The material may also include microscope images of small multicellular organisms or detailed parasite sturctures.