Multiplex
Specimens
3 lyophilised samples.
Examinations
Nucleic acid detection of Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Important Notes
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
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 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 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.
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.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 stool samples in formalin. Brief case histories also given
Examinations
Screening and identification of intestinal parasites (ova and parasites)
Important Notes
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
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
Microbiology
Specimens
3 simulated samples
Examinations
Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis antigen and nucleic acid (NAT)
Important Notes
The samples contain hDNA.