Haematology
Specimens
2 liquid commercial plasma samples, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
D-Dimer.
Important Notes
Only in connection with scheme 4388.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 human plasma samples, varying concentration of CDT.
Examinations
CDT.
Important Notes
Six rounds per year. Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. Available only in the EU.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 human serum or plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic, commutable samples from a single human donor or occasionally simulated samples.
Examinations
Dengue virus IgG and IgM antibodies, Dengue virus antigen (NS1) and post-analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Others
Specimens
Two samples (amplicons) and two primer pairs for a total of 4 sequence reactions are distributed to the participants.
Examinations
Both ability to identify the sequence and report according to HGVS nomenclature are assessed.
Important Notes
One round per year.
Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December.
Others
Specimens
Whole blood or extracted DNA. Blank samples (water) are sometimes included.
Examinations
DNA-Apolipoprotein E genotype, DNA-Factor 2 (F2) g.20210G>A, DNA-Factor 5 (F5) c.1691G>A, DNA-Hemochromatosis (HFE) c.187C>G; c.845G>A, DNA-Lactase gene (LCT) g.13910C>T, DNA-Methylene tetrahydropholate reductase (MTHFR) c.677C>T; c.1298A>Cx.
Important Notes
Two rounds per year.
Organised in co-operation with EQUALIS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 human-based urine samples, 5 mL
Examinations
Alpha-PVP, Amphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Cannabinoids, Carbamazepine, Cocaine +metabolites, Codeine, Dextropropoxyphene, EDDP, Fencyclidine, Fentanyl, Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine, LSD, MDMA, MDPV, Metamphetamine, Methaqualone, Methadone +metabolites, Methylphenidate, Morphine, Opiates Oxycodone, Paracetamol, Pregabalin, Salicylate, Tricyclic- antidepr. Tramadol
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. Expert laboratory confirmatory results are provided. Results are reported as positive or negative. 3 results processed
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
MonAb
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. EBV mononucleosis screening tests. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 1.4 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
EBNA AbG, EBV VCA AbG, EBV VCA AbM, IgG Avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Others
Specimens
3 digital ECG registrations (images).
Examinations
Technical quality and findings.
Important Notes
Scheme is designed for nurses and general practitioners as well as for personnel in POCT units. Participants are evaluated on their responses on technical quality, findings or both if given.
Others
Specimens
An ELISA-plate with built-in gray glass filters.
Examinations
Control for the absorbance scale in ELISA reader.
Important Notes
1 round per year.
Absorbance traceable to NIST Control of the absorbance scale of ELISA readers. Organised in co-operation with DEKS. Register orders before the end of December.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1 lyophilised human serum sample, 0.3 mL.
Examinations
ECP.
Important Notes
Results are processed in connection with total IgE results of scheme 2670.