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Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ALK immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ALK translocation.
Catalogue Number
13010102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ALK.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ALK FISHStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on June 14, 2023
ALK Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): IHC
Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ALK immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ALK translocation.
Catalogue Number
13020102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ALK.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ALK IHCStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on June 14, 2023
ALK Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): Molecular
Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ALK immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ALK translocation.
Catalogue Number
13030102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ALK.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ALK MolecularStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on June 14, 2023
Breast Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting breast pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13040102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
Breast HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Dermatopathology Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting dermatopathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13050102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
Skin HistopathologyProduct details last updated on July 31, 2020
Electron Microscopy Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting transmission electron microscopy. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13060102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
3 (educational case may be included)Schedule
SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Transmission Electron MicroscopyProduct details last updated on August 11, 2022
Electron Microscopy Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing transmission electron microscopy specimens.
Catalogue Number
13070102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Submission of Electron Micrographs prepared by the laboratory. Laboratory practice questionnaire.Schedule
SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Transmission Electron Microscopy techniquesProduct details last updated on August 11, 2022
Fluorescence in-situ Hybridisation (FISH) Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories reporting solid tumour fluorescence in-situ hybridisation. A different probe is tested each year (CCND1/CCND2 in 2025).
Catalogue Number
13310102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections to be stained and interpreted for 1p/19q FISH probe.Schedule
AprilMeasurand/Test
CCND1/CCND2Product details last updated on July 29, 2024
Forensic Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting forensic pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13080102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
Forensic PathologyProduct details last updated on July 31, 2020
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting gastrointestinal pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13090102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
JulyMeasurand/Test
Gastrointestinal HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
General Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting routine Anatomical Pathology. Educational resource for trainees.
Catalogue Number
13100102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
3Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
February, May, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
General HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Gynaecology Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting gynaecological pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13110102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
AprilMeasurand/Test
Gynaecological PathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Head and Neck Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting head and neck pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13300102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
JulyMeasurand/Test
Head and Neck HistopathologyProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Breast Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for individual pathologists involved in the diagnostic interpretation of results for HER2 BRISH testing in breast cases.
Catalogue Number
13320101Frequency (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
MarchMeasurand/Test
Dual probe HER2 BRISH for breast cancer interpretation.Product details last updated on July 29, 2024
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Breast Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing HER2 brightfield in situ hybridisation in 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.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
HER2 BRISH BreastStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
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
13130101Frequency (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 July 29, 2024
HER2 Brightfield ISH (BRISH) Gastric Technical
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing HER2 brightfield in situ hybridisation in 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.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
HER2 BRISH GastricStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
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 IHC, SMMS-1, CK5/6Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 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 July 29, 2024
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. 50-100 samples are required for assessment. Laboratories providing less than 50 samples will not qualify for assessment.
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 August 3, 2021
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
PRAME (MelanA); Claudin4 (BAP1); PIN4 (P63)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry HER2-low scoring in Breast Cancer
Proficiency testing for individual pathologists who are scoring HER2 IHC in breast cancer
What's new
New for 2025
Catalogue Number
13550101Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
6Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs cannot be purchased for this program.Schedule
JulyMeasurand/Test
HER2 IHC readoutProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
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
CD3 (Bcl2); C-Myc (CD45); Ki-67 (CD20)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry Mismatch Repair (MMR) protein
Proficiency testing for laboratories processing immunohistochemistry. Two mismatch repair (MMR) proteins are assessed annually. Colorectal cases are assessed annually and non-colorectal cases are rotated annually.
Catalogue Number
13430102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
4Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained for 2 MMR protein markers.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
MSH2 and MSH6 on colorectal carcinoma and a second tissue typeStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for HNSCC
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing PD-L1 testing. This is a technical proficiency testing program only.
Catalogue Number
13460102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
Varies per surveySample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be stained for PD-L1Schedule
February, AugustMeasurand/Test
PD-L1 for HNSCCStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for NSCLC
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing PD-L1 testing. This is a technical proficiency testing program only.
For pathologist scoring proficiency testing, please see the new program “Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 scoring in NSCLC (TPS)”
Catalogue Number
13440102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
Varies per surveySample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be stained for PD-L1Schedule
February, AugustMeasurand/Test
PD-L1 for NSCLCStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for TNBC
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing PD-L1 testing. This is a technical proficiency testing program only.
Catalogue Number
13450102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
Varies per surveySample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be stained for PD-L1Schedule
February, AugustMeasurand/Test
PD-L1 for TNBCStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 scoring in NSCLC (TPS)
Proficiency testing for individual pathologists who are applying a Tumour Proportion Score (TPS) to PD-L1 IHC in NSCLC
For laboratory technical proficiency testing, please refer to program “Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for NSCLC
What's new
New for 2025
Catalogue Number
13560101Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
6Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs cannot be purchased for this program.Schedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
PD-L1 in NSCLC TPS readoutProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Kappa Light Chain in situ hybridisation
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing kappa light chain in situ hybridisation.
Catalogue Number
13410102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
Kappa ISHProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
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
10Sample 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 3, 2021
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
MayMeasurand/Test
ATRX and Myelin stainStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting oral and maxillofacial histopathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13210102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
Oral and Maxillofacial HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 20, 2020
Paediatric Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting paediatric and perinatal pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13220102Frequency (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
JulyMeasurand/Test
Paediatric Histopathology, Perinatal HistopathologyProduct details last updated on November 20, 2023
Renal Medical Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting medical renal pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories/trainees.
Catalogue Number
13470102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
JulyMeasurand/Test
Medical Renal HistopathologyProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
ROS1 Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): FISH
Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ROS1 immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ROS1 translocation.
Catalogue Number
13360102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ROS1 FISHStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureAdditional Comments
In conjunction with the RCPAQAP Molecular Genetics Discipline, this program consists of the following selectable modules: Immunohistochemistry ROS1 staining for technical and interpretation proficiency; ROS1 FISH interpretation proficiency and ROS1 Molecular techniques interpretation proficiency.
Product details last updated on August 31, 2023
ROS1 Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): IHC
Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ROS1 immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ROS1 translocation.
Catalogue Number
13370102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ROS1 IHCStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureAdditional Comments
In conjunction with the RCPAQAP Molecular Genetics Discipline, this program consists of the following selectable modules: Immunohistochemistry ROS1 staining for technical and interpretation proficiency; ROS1 FISH interpretation proficiency and ROS1 Molecular techniques interpretation proficiency.
Product details last updated on August 31, 2023
ROS1 Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC): Molecular
Proficiency testing for laboratories staining ROS1 immunohistochemistry. Proficiency testing for laboratories interpreting ROS1 translocation.
Catalogue Number
13380102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.Schedule
MayMeasurand/Test
ROS1 MolecularStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureAdditional Comments
In conjunction with the RCPAQAP Molecular Genetics Discipline, this program consists of the following selectable modules: Immunohistochemistry ROS1 staining for technical and interpretation proficiency; ROS1 FISH interpretation proficiency and ROS1 Molecular techniques interpretation proficiency.
Product details last updated on August 31, 2023
Sarcoma Gene Testing – FISH
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing and reporting sarcoma gene testing from FFPE tissue. Two genes are assessed annually.
Catalogue Number
13480102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be processed and reported using the laboratory's preferred method.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
ALK and CIC-DUX4Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Sarcoma Gene Testing – IHC
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing and reporting sarcoma gene testing from FFPE tissue. Two genes are assessed annually.
Catalogue Number
13500102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be processed and reported using the laboratory's preferred method.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
ALK and CIC-DUX4Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Sarcoma Gene Testing – Molecular
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing and reporting sarcoma gene testing from FFPE tissue. Two genes are assessed annually.
Catalogue Number
13510102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be processed and reported using the laboratory's preferred method.Schedule
MarchMeasurand/Test
ALK and CIC-DUX4Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Technical Frozen Section
Proficiency testing for histopathology laboratories performing the frozen section procedure.
Catalogue Number
13230102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Participants submit a stained and coverslipped section on a glass slide for assessment of block/section preparation and staining.Schedule
FebruaryMeasurand/Test
Frozen sectionProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Technical General
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing general histopathology processes.
Catalogue Number
13240102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
1-2Sample Type
Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections are provided for most exercises. Unstained tissue sections are submitted by participants for the Processing and Sectioning exerciseSchedule
February, AugustMeasurand/Test
H&E, Processing and Sectioning, Iron special stain, Mucicarmine special stain, Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence laboratory practice questionnaire.Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at room temperatureProduct details last updated on July 29, 2024
Urology Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting urological pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13280102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
10Sample Type
Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.Schedule
AugustMeasurand/Test
Urological HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 19, 2020
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