Anatomical Pathology
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Breast Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for individual pathologists who are involved in the diagnostic interpretation of results for HER2 BRISH testing in breast cancer
Catalogue Number
13320102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
6Sample Type
Stained sections of H&E, HER2 IHC and HER2 BRISH (single or dual probe) slides are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
March, AugustMeasurand/Test
Single probe of Dual probe HER2 BRISH for breast cancer interpretationProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Breast Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing HER2 BRISH staining on breast cases
Catalogue Number
13250102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block are to be stained for HER2 BRISHSchedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
HER2 BRISH breastStorage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Gastric Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for individual pathologists who are involved in the diagnostic interpretation of results for HER2 BRISH testing in gastric cases.
Catalogue Number
13130102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
6Sample Type
Stained sections of H&E, HER2 IHC and HER2 BRISH slides are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
HER2 BRISH for gastric cancer interpretationProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Gastric Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing HER2 BRISH staining on gastric cases.
Catalogue Number
13260102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block are to be stained for HER2 BRISH.Schedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
HER2 BRISH GastricStorage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Immunohistochemistry Breast Markers
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing immunohistochemistry.
Catalogue Number
13150102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
5Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of 5 breast cancer cases in a composite tissue block to be stained for ER, PR, HER2 and 2 additional antibodies.Schedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
ER, PR, HER2, CK 5/6, Ki67. Additional option of PD-L1 for TNBC.Storage and Handling
Room temperatureAdditional Comments
PD-L1 for TNBC interpretation proficiency testing is offered free of charge to RCPAQAP participants through IQNPath. The anatomical pathology team can be contacted for further details.
Product details last updated on August 20, 2020
Immunohistochemistry Breast Markers Audit
Quality assurance activity for laboratories reporting immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) breast markers through an audit of clinical results. There is no technical component to this survey, but it comprises online submission of the hormone receptor and HER2 status for each case of early invasive primary (not stage 4 disease) breast carcinoma.
Catalogue Number
13160102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
100Sample Type
A maximum of 100 cases from the preceding year are submitted.Schedule
FebruaryMeasurand/Test
Breast marker audit of cases reported by participantProduct details last updated on July 31, 2020
Immunohistochemistry General
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing immunohistochemistry.
Catalogue Number
13170102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
3Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained for 3 general markersSchedule
FebruaryMeasurand/Test
CD56 (alternate synaptophysin), MSH6, HMB45 (alternate MelanA)Storage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 19, 2020
Immunohistochemistry Lymphoma Markers
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing immunohistochemistry. A variety of lymphoma markers are assessed.
Catalogue Number
13180102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
3Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained for 3 lymphoma markers.Schedule
FebruaryMeasurand/Test
CD4 (alternate CD8), CD43 (alternate CD5), BOB-1 (alternate Bcl-2)Storage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 19, 2020
Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for non-small cell lung carcinoma (UKNEQAS)
In collaboration with UK NEQAS. Proficiency testing for laboratories processing PD-L1 immunohistochemistry for non-small cell lung carcinoma. This is a technical proficiency testing module only.
Catalogue Number
13270102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue and cell lines block to be stained for PD-L1Schedule
May, August, November, FebruaryMeasurand/Test
PD-L1 for non-small cell lung carcinomaStorage and Handling
Room temperatureAdditional Comments
PD-L1 interpretation proficiency testing is offered free of charge to RCPAQAP participants through IQNPath. The anatomical pathology team can be contacted for further details.
Product details last updated on August 19, 2020
Mohs Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for dermatopathology Mohs Fellows and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13190102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
Mohs surgery histopathologyProduct details last updated on July 31, 2020
Neuropathology Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting neuropathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13200102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
12Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
AprilMeasurand/Test
NeuropathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Neuropathology Immunohistochemistry and Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing neuropathology specimens.
Catalogue Number
13140102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
This is a combined module where unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections are provided for immunohistochemical and special staining.Schedule
AprilMeasurand/Test
Myelin and BRAF V600E (alternate Neurofilament protein)Storage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020