Anatomical Pathology

Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for NSCLC

Proficiency testing for laboratories performing PD-L1 testing. This is a technical proficiency testing program only.

Catalogue Number

13440102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

Varies per module

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be stained for PD-L1

Schedule

February, August

Measurand/Test

PD-L1 for NSCLC

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional 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 June 14, 2023

Immunohistochemistry PD-L1 for TNBC

Proficiency testing for laboratories performing PD-L1 testing. This is a technical proficiency testing program only.

Catalogue Number

13450102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

Varies per module

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be stained for PD-L1

Schedule

February, August

Measurand/Test

PD-L1 for TNBC

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional 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 June 14, 2023

Lambda Light Chain in situ hybridisation

Proficiency testing for laboratories performing brightfield in situ hybridisation. Modules can be purchased separately. HER2 for breast and gastric cases will be offered annually. Additional ISH programs will be rotated on an annual basis. In 2024 the additional module offered is Lambda Light Chain in situ hybridisation.

Catalogue Number

13250102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block.

Schedule

May

Measurand/Test

HER2 BRISH Breast, HER2 BRISH Gastric, Lambda ISH

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Mohs Diagnostic

Proficiency testing for dermatopathology Mohs Fellows and trainees.

Catalogue Number

13190102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

10

Sample Type

Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal.

Schedule

March

Measurand/Test

Mohs surgery histopathology

Product 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

13200102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

10

Sample Type

Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.

Schedule

April

Measurand/Test

Neuropathology

Product details last updated on August 3, 2021

Neuropathology Immunohistochemistry and Technical

Proficiency testing for laboratories processing neuropathology specimens.

Catalogue Number

13140102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

This is a combined module where unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections are provided for immunohistochemical and special staining.

Schedule

May

Measurand/Test

IDH-1 and Retic

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic

Proficiency testing for laboratories and pathologists reporting oral and maxillofacial histopathology. Educational resource for other laboratories and trainees.

Catalogue Number

13210102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

10

Sample Type

Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.

Schedule

March

Measurand/Test

Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology

Product 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

13220102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

12

Sample Type

Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.

Schedule

July

Measurand/Test

Paediatric Histopathology, Perinatal Histopathology

Product details last updated on November 20, 2023

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

13360102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.

Schedule

May

Measurand/Test

ROS1 FISH

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional 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

13370102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.

Schedule

May

Measurand/Test

ROS1 IHC

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional 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

13380102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue block to be stained/processed/interpreted for ROS1.

Schedule

May

Measurand/Test

ROS1 Molecular

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional 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

13480102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections comprising of composite tissue blocks to be processed and reported using the laboratory's preferred method.

Schedule

March

Measurand/Test

PAX3 and NTRK

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023