Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Preliminary screening of malaria plasmodia
Important Notes
Microscopic screening for malaria parasites using Giemsa staining. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 methanol fixed or May-Grünwald-Giemsa stained smears. Brief case histories are also given
Examinations
Preliminary screening of malaria plasmodia
Important Notes
Microscopic screening for malaria parasites using May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining. 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.
Multiplex
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Important Notes
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples
Examinations
Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis antigen and nucleic acid (NAT)
Important Notes
The samples contain hDNA. For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor. Occasionally simulated samples
Examinations
HSV IgG (qualitative/quantitative), HSV IgM, HSV-1 IgG, HSV-2 IgG
Important Notes
Comprehensive HSV-1 and HSV-2 serology for type-specific diagnosis. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 samples simulating swab samples taken from lesions
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of HSV1, HSV2, VZV, Treponema pallidum
Important Notes
The samples contain hDNA. Multiplex molecular testing for genital ulcer disease pathogens. Two rounds per year.
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. Puumala virus serology for nephropathia epidemica diagnosis. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated swab samples
Examinations
Influenza A/B virus NAT, RSV NAT and SARS-CoV-2 NAT
Important Notes
The scheme is not suitable for TMA methods (e.g. Hologic Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay). The samples contain hDNA. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated pharyngeal samples
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection
Important Notes
Molecular detection of Group A Streptococcus in pharyngeal samples. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
2 lyophilised samples. Samples include pathogens and/or normal flora
Examinations
Culture
Important Notes
See also product 5599 for direct nucleic acid detection. Four rounds per year.