Microbiology
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples. Brief case histories also given. The samples include moulds, dermatophytes and yeasts.
Examinations
Culture and identification. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of yeast strains.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3-4 simulated samples. The samples may include yeasts, dermatophytes and moulds.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection according to laboratory\\\'s own test selection.
Important Notes
Test selection of the participating lab is taken into consideration in result processing. The samples contain hDNA.
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.
Multiplex
Specimens
4 simulated swab/urine samples, 2 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are C. trachomatis, M. genitalium, M. hominis, N. gonorrhoeae, T. vaginalis, U. parvum and U. urealyticum.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered. The samples contain hDNA.
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.
Multiplex
Specimens
3 simulated samples, 1 mL.
Examinations
Direct multiplex nucleic acid detection. Pathogens included are: Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Norovirus, Rotavirus, Sapovirus.
Important Notes
During the period of one calendar year, a comprehensive selection of listed pathogens will be covered.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.7 mL each. Brief case histories also given. Authentic commutable samples: Each sample batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Toxoplasma IgG, IgM and total antibodies, IgG avidity, post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Comprehensive toxoplasmosis serology including IgG avidity testing for pregnancy screening. Four rounds per year.
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
3 stool samples in formalin. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of intestinal parasites (ova and parasites)
Important Notes
Comprehensive intestinal parasite identification including protozoa, helminths, and their developmental stages. Four rounds per year.
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.
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 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.