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 human serum or plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic, commutable samples from a single human donor or occasionally simulated samples.
Examinations
Dengue virus IgG and IgM antibodies, Dengue virus antigen (NS1) and post-analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.5 mL
Examinations
Zika virus IgG, Zika virus IgM, clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Zika virus serology for infection diagnosis and surveillance. Two rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
MonAb
Important Notes
For clinical laboratories and POCT sites. EBV mononucleosis screening tests. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 1.4 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
EBNA AbG, EBV VCA AbG, EBV VCA AbM, IgG Avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Comprehensive EBV-specific antibody testing including avidity for infection staging. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.7 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor.
Examinations
Cytomegalovirus IgG, IgM and total antibodies, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation.
Important Notes
EQA3 scheme.
Microbiology
Specimens
5 samples simulating plasma, 1.5 mL
Examinations
CMV and EBV NAT (quantitative).
Important Notes
Quantitative result processing.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma or serum samples, 0.4 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Parvovirus IgG, IgM, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Parvovirus B19 serology including avidity for pregnancy screening and infection timing. 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
Examinations
Varicella zoster IgG, IgM, total antibodies and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
VZV serology for immunity assessment and infection diagnosis. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Rubella virus IgG and IgM antibodies, IgG avidity and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Rubella serology including avidity for pregnancy screening and immunity assessment. Four rounds per year.
Microbiology
Specimens
3 liquid human plasma samples, 0.5 mL. Authentic commutable samples: each batch originates from a single human donor
Examinations
Measles virus IgG and IgM antibodies and post-analytical clinical interpretation
Important Notes
Measles serology for immunity assessment and outbreak investigation. Four rounds per year.