Pathology
Specimens
Virtual images of Papanicolaou stained slides of non-gynaecological cytosentrifuge (CCF) or smear preparations or May-Grünwald-Giemsa stained smears or imprint preparations. Images of at least 5 cases from representative loci. Brief case histories and instructions are provided.
Examinations
Observations and diagnoses.
Important Notes
Virtual microscopy program does not work with Internet Explorer.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples
Examinations
Norovirus antigen detection, genogroups GI and GII
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL
Examinations
Norovirus NAT, genogroups GI and GII
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
Comprehensive blood parasite identification including malaria and other blood-borne parasites. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 virtual whole slide images of Giemsa stained smears prepared by using a scanner microscope. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of malaria plasmodia and other blood parasites
Important Notes
Virtual microscopy scheme for blood parasite identification using digital whole slide imaging. One round per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 virtual whole slide images of MGG stained smears prepared by using a scanner microscope. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of malaria plasmodia and other blood parasites
Important Notes
Virtual microscopy scheme using MGG-stained blood smears for parasite identification training. One round per year.
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
Blood parasite identification using May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining for enhanced morphological detail. Four rounds per year.
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
Virtual microscopy training for intestinal parasite identification using digital whole slide imaging. Two rounds per year.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised human serum samples, 3 mL.
Examinations
PTH, intact.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.4 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Parvovirus IgG, IgM, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
Three EDTA blood samples
Examinations
B—PEth
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. Available only in the EU. Four rounds per year.