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
Organised in co-operation with Equalis. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December.
Haematology
Specimens
The test material is plasma for titration against included test erythrocytes.
Examinations
Anti-A (titer), Anti-B (titer).
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with Equalis. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. One round per year.
Haematology
Specimens
The test material is plasma for titration against included and own test erythrocytes.
Examinations
Titration 1. Ref.erythrocyte + ref.method, titration 2. Own testery. + ref. method, titration 3. Ref.erythrocyte + own method, titration 4. Own testery. + own method.
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with Equalis. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. One round per year.
Clinical Chemistry
Specimens
Urine sample
Examinations
U-Ethyl glucuronide (EtG), U-Ethyl sulphate (EtS)
Important Notes
Organised in co-operation with Equalis. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December. 1 result processed. Six rounds per year
Others
Specimens
2 liquid samples.
Examinations
100 - 1000 µL of the liquid samples shall be weighed by the participant, the result is reported in mg with a precision of two decimal places.
Important Notes
Up to 5 single-channel pipettes can be controlled. A calibrated laboratory scale with 0.01 mg resolution is required. This EQA scheme does not replace standardized pipette calibration, it does not fulfill the accreditation requirements for pipette calibration.
Blood Cell Morphology
Frequency
Bimonthly, Educational (not scored)
Sample
One stained blood film
20/01
31/03
26/05
21/07
15/09
10/11
Important Notes
Educational scheme reviewed by Consultant Haematologist. Our cases are presented at the IEQAS National Conference. All participating laboratories are encouraged to submit interesting cases.
HbA1C(Lab and POCT)
Frequency
5 distributions per annum
Analysers Supported
1
Sample
2 samples (0.3mL)
Material
EDTA whole blood samples suitable for laboratory and NPT sites
14/01
25/03
10/06
21/10(*EurA1c)
Important Notes
EDTA whole blood samples which are suitable for both laboratory and NPT sites. We offer a wide range of assessment (with occasional variants). Reference target values are assigned with IFCC secondary reference methods provided by the European Reference Laboratory. Annual participation in the EurA1c Study since 2016
Analysers Supported: 3
Distributions per year: 12
Price is pro-rata; to join mid-year, please contact IEQAS.
Analysers Supported: 3
Distributions per year: 6
Price is pro-rata; to join mid-year, please contact IEQAS.
Analysers Supported: 1
Distributions per year: 5
Price is pro-rata; to join mid-year, please contact IEQAS.
Analysers Supported: 1
Distributions per year: 5
Price is pro-rata; to join mid-year, please contact IEQAS.