Microbiology
Specimens
2 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
HBsAb (anti-HBs), quantitative
Important Notes
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
Microscopic screening for malaria parasites using Giemsa staining. Four rounds per year.
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
Microscopic screening for malaria parasites using May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining. Four rounds per year.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised samples
Examinations
AFP, b-hCG, inhibini A, PAPP-A, total hCG, unconjugated estriol
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Measles virus IgG and IgM antibodies and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Multiplex
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Enterovirus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2), Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV6), Human parechovirus (HPeV), Varizella zoster virus (VZV) Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 serum samples 1.5 mL each
Examinations
P-Methylmalonat
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with DEKS. Participation in all rounds is required. All samples are distributed in February. Register orders before the end of December. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 swab samples simulating patient samples from lesions
Examinations
Mpox NAT
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples
Examinations
Influenza A/B virus NAT, RSV NAT and SARS-CoV-2 NAT
Important Notes
The scheme is not suitable for TMA methods (e.g. Hologic Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay). The samples contain hDNA. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Mumps virus IgG and IgM antibodies and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilized samples and 2 fixed smears on slides
Examinations
Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and atypical mycobacteria: culture, direct nucleic acid detection, acid-fast staining and microscopy
Important Notes
See also products 5250 and 5251 IGRA for M. tuberculosis. Four rounds per year.