Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
3 test tubes containing synthetic latex solution, 3 mL.
Examinations
ESR.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
3 test tubes containing synthetic latex solution, 3 mL.
Examinations
ESR.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1-level serum samples.
Examinations
Ethylene glycol.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
1-level whole blood samples.
Examinations
Ethylene glycol.
Important Notes
Multiplex
Specimens
3 samples. Either lyophilised mixtures of bacteria and/or simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are Aeromonas, Campylobacter, E. coli EHEC (stx1/stx2), E. coli EAEC, E. coli EIEC, E. coli EPEC, E. coli ETEC, Plesiomonas, Salmonella, Shigella and Yersinia.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised faecal specimens, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
Calprotectin.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised mixtures of bacteria.
Examinations
Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility (rounds 2 and 4). In addition to culture, samples are also suitable for direct nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are Aeromonas, Campylobacter, Plesiomonas, Salmonella, Shigella and Yersinia.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 lyophilised faecal specimens, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
Elastase.
Important Notes
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 preparations that include human haemoglobin, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
Qualitative detection of Hb in human faeces.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
2 liquid samples (March, Sept) and 2 artificial stool samples (June, Dec) including human haemoglobin.
Examinations
Quantitative determination of Hb in human faeces (iFOB/FIT).
Important Notes
The liquid samples assess the analytical process only. The artificial stool samples asses both the preanalytical and analytical processes. One test-specific sample collection kit (not provided) per EQA sample is needed for artificial stool samples. For clinical laboratories an POCT sites.
Multiplex
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.5 mL.
Examinations
Francisella tularensis IgG, IgM and total antibodies.
Important Notes