Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid or lyophilised human serum samples, 1 mL. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Examinations
Electrophoresis, contains immunofixation, pre- and/or postanalytical indicators.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid human serum samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Alpha-1-antitrypsin, alpha-2-macroglobulin, albumin, ceruloplasmin, complement C3, complement C4, haptoglobin, hemopexin, IgA, IgG, IgLcKappa, IgLcLambda, IgLcKappa free, IgLcLambda free, IgM, orosomucoid, pre-albumin, RBP, transferrin, transferrin receptor.
Important Notes
Haematology
Specimens
2 lyophilised plasma samples, 0.5–1 mL.
Examinations
Prothrombin time (INR, PT% and PT in seconds).
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.3 mL. Brief case histories are also provided
Examinations
Puumala virus IgG, IgM, POC tests and specific antibodies, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL
Examinations
Adenovirus Ag
Important Notes
Respiratory adenovirus antigen detection. Four rounds per year.
Multiplex
Specimens
4 simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are adenovirus, bocavirus, B. parapertussis, B. pertussis, C. pneumoniae, coronavirus (OC43, 229E, NL63, HKU1), enterovirus, influenzavirus A/B, L. pneumophila, metapneumovirus, M. pneumoniae, parainfluenzavirus 1-4, rhinovirus, RSV A/B, SARS-CoV-2 and S. pneumoniae.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered. The samples contain hDNA.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
More information about the suitability of the product for your device from the EQA Coordinator.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
Analyser specific product codes: 4150: Siemens Advia, Beckman Coulter; 4153; 4156: Mindray. More information about the suitability of the product for your device from the EQA Coordinator.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
More information about the suitability of the product for your device from the EQA Coordinator.
Haematology
Specimens
2 stabilised red blood cell suspensions, 2–4 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count, absolute values.
Important Notes
Analyser specific product codes: 4150: Siemens Advia, Beckman Coulter; 4153; 4156: Mindray. More information about the suitability of the product for your device from the EQA Coordinator.
Haematology
Specimens
1 stabilised red blood cell suspension, 2 mL.
Examinations
Reticulocyte count.
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human-derived samples, 0.7 mL
Examinations
Qualitative and quantitative RF, CCPAb
Important Notes
Both qualitative and quantitative results are processed for rheumatoid factor and cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies.