Anatomical Pathology
Renal Medical Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting medical renal pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and 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
JuneMeasurand/Test
Medical Renal HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 3, 2021
ROS1 Translocation for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC)
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
AugustMeasurand/Test
ROS1 IHC, ROS1 FISH, ROS1 MolecularStorage and Handling
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 12, 2021
Sarcoma Gene Testing
Proficiency testing for laboratories performing and reporting sarcoma gene testing from FFPE tissue. Participants choose the method of testing (IHC/FISH/Molecular modules) for reporting at enrolment. Two genes are assessed annually.
What's new
New program
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
ETV6 and MDM2Storage and Handling
Room temperatureAdditional Comments
This program is under development and currently not covered under the scope of accreditation by NATA.
Product details last updated on August 3, 2021
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 sectionStorage and Handling
Freezing, sectioning and staining of fresh tissueProduct details last updated on July 31, 2020
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, Acid Fast bacilli, Amyloid depositsStorage and Handling
Room temperatureProduct details last updated on August 3, 2021
Thoracic Diagnostic
Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting thoracic pathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.
Catalogue Number
13490102Frequency (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
JuneMeasurand/Test
Thoracic HistopathologyProduct details last updated on August 3, 2021
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
