Microbiology

Catalogue Number

12280102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

April, July

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Gastrointestinal Viral Pathogens using molecular assays, Multiplex Assays. Clinical material examples include: Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Norovirus, Rotavirus, Sapovirus

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12290102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Plasma

Sample volume

1.2mL

Schedule

February, August

Measurand/Test

Clinical material provided to assess the qualitative and quantitative detection of Hepatitis B DNA. HBV Qualitative DNA, HBV Quantitative DNA, HBV Viral load

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Dangerous Goods (UN1845)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.954 for Dry Ice, UN 1845

Catalogue Number

12300102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Plasma

Sample volume

1.2mL

Schedule

February, July

Measurand/Test

Clinical material provided to assess the qualitative and quantitative detection of Hepatitis C RNA. HCV Qualitative RNA, HCV Quantitative RNA, HCV Viral load

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Dangerous Goods (UN1845)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.954 for Dry Ice, UN 1845

Catalogue Number

12310102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Plasma

Sample volume

1.2mL

Schedule

April, September

Measurand/Test

Clinical material provided to assess the genotype of Hepatitis C

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Dangerous Goods (UN1845)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.954 for Dry Ice, UN 1845

Catalogue Number

12330102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Plasma

Sample volume

1.2mL

Schedule

April, September

Measurand/Test

Clinical material provided to assess the quantitative detection of HIV RNA. HIV-1 RNA Quantitative, HIV Viral load

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Dangerous Goods (UN1845)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.954 for Dry Ice, UN 1845

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Catalogue Number

12560102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

0.5 mL

Schedule

April, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of HSV, HSV-1, HSV-2 and Varicella zoster virus using molecular assays.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Catalogue Number

12340102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

PreservCyt® solution

Sample volume

2mL (4mL hc2/Cervista)

Schedule

February, May, July, September

Measurand/Test

Clinical material provided to assess the detection and typing of HPV DNA using molecular assays.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12350102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, May, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and typing of Influenza using molecular assays. Influenza A Matrix, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1 (pandemic), Influenza A H3, Influenza A H5, Influenza A H7, Influenza A H9, Influenza A N1 (avian), Influenza A N1 (pandemic), Influenza B

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12470102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Whole Blood sample

Sample volume

600µL

Schedule

April, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Plasmodium spp.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12370102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of MRSA (mecA/nuc genes) using molecular assays

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12360102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

April, September

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis & Mycobacterium avium complex and rifampicin resistance in M. tuberculosis complex using molecular assays

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect from direct light. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Catalogue Number

12380102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, June

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Neisseria meningitidis using molecular assays

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect from direct light. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373