Preanalytics
Specimens
2 samples, 1 mL each.
Examinations
HIL-index assessment for hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia detection.
Important Notes
Three rounds per year.
Organised in co-operation with DEKS. Participation in all rounds is required. Register orders before the end of December.
Preanalytics
Specimens
3 cases with preanalytical error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for personnel using POCT tests and devices. Scheme is carried out online.
Preanalytics
Specimens
3 cases with preanalytical error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for all laboratory staff of clinical microbiology laboratories. Scheme is carried out online.
Preanalytics
Specimens
3 cases with preanalytical error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for personnel using POCT tests and devices. Scheme is carried out online.
Preanalytics
Specimens
Two surrogate blood vials (i.e. measurement devices for recording 3-axis acceleration during pneumatic tube system transport (PTS).
Examinations
Vials are sent through the PTS as regular blood samples, no laboratory analysis is performed. Rejection probability of LDH, ASAT and K will be calculated using the cumulative vibration level, laboratory defined analyte-specific hemolysis cutoffs, and a hemolysis model.
Important Notes
Vials are sent to the participating laboratories during September-October. Laboratories are asked to perform the recordings within one week upon receiving the vials and to return the vials using a courier (shipping costs not included). It is possible to measure 3 different lines from the same PTS manufacturer.
Preanalytics
Specimens
3 cases with preanalytical error(s).
Examinations
Participants are asked to find preanalytical error(s) in the cases.
Important Notes
The scheme is intended for personnel performing blood and urine sample collection. Scheme is carried out online.