Anatomical Pathology

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

ALK and CIC-DUX4

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product 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

13500102

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

ALK and CIC-DUX4

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product 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

13510102

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

ALK and CIC-DUX4

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product details last updated on July 29, 2024

Technical Frozen Section

Proficiency testing for histopathology laboratories performing the frozen section procedure.

Catalogue Number

13230102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Participants submit a stained and coverslipped section on a glass slide for assessment of block/section preparation and staining.

Schedule

February

Measurand/Test

Frozen section

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Technical General

Proficiency testing for laboratories performing general histopathology processes.

Catalogue Number

13240102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

1-2

Sample Type

Unstained formalin fixed paraffin sections are provided for most exercises. Unstained tissue sections are submitted by participants for the Processing and Sectioning exercise

Schedule

February, August

Measurand/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 temperature

Product 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

13280102

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

August

Measurand/Test

Urological Histopathology

Product details last updated on August 19, 2020