Immunology
Specimens
One sample set (contains 3 lyophilised samples, 1 liquid blank/NIL sample and water to dissolve the samples) and a preanalytical case description including questions
Examinations
Quantitative result and qualitative interpretation of TbINFg. The scheme is not suitable for the TB T-Spot test.
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human-derived samples, 0.7 mL
Examinations
Qualitative and quantitative RF, CCPAb
Important Notes
Both qualitative and quantitative results are processed for rheumatoid factor and cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies.
Immunology
Specimens
3 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.6 mL
Examinations
ANA, ENAAb, RNPAb, SmAb (SmDAb and/or SmBAb), SSAAb, SSBAb, Scl70Ab, CENP-B, CENP-A, Jo1Ab, dsDNA, HistAb, RibP Ab, RNApol III Ab. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Important Notes
Extractable antinuclear antigens and double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid are included. EQA3 scheme.
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.4 mL
Examinations
Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed.
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.4 mL
Examinations
Thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed. EQA3 scheme.
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.4 mL
Examinations
Smooth muscle antibodies, Mitochondrial antibodies, Gastric parietal cell antibodies
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.5 mL
Examinations
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab, Myeloperoxidase Ab, Proteinase-3 Ab and Glomerular basement membrane Ab. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed (Pr3Ab, MPOAb, GbmAb). EQA3 scheme.
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.5 mL
Examinations
Phospholipid antibodies, Cardiolipin antibodies (IgG and IgM), beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies (IgG and IgM)
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed.
Immunology
Specimens
3–5 cases (digital images)
Examinations
Interpretation (ANA, ANCA and EMA images)
Important Notes
Immunology
Specimens
2 liquid human serum or plasma samples, 0.7 mL
Examinations
Endomysium antibodies, tissue transglutaminase antibodies, deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies, interpretation of the Total IgA concentration of the sample. Pre- and/or post-analytical cases in part of the rounds.
Important Notes
Quantitative results are also processed (tTGAbA, tTGAbG, DGPAbA, DGPAbG). Scheme is not suitable for POCT.
Immunology
Specimens
2 Li-heparin whole blood samples
Examinations
Quantitative result and qualitative interpretation of TbINFg
Important Notes
NEW scheme. EQA samples must be aliquoted into test specific tubes (not provided) within 48h of phlebotomy. The samples are sent directly to the participating laboratories by the sample provider. By placing the order for this round, the participants give their consent to Labquality to transfer the participant contact information to the sample provider for shipping purposes.