Microbiology

Catalogue Number

12010102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, July

Measurand/Test

Serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis

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

12020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Blood Culture Isolates, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (anaerobe)

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

12030102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Faecal Pathogens

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

12040102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Genital Pathogens

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

12050102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fixed unstained smear on glass slide

Sample volume

n/a

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Acid Fast bacilli

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.

Catalogue Number

12060102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Mycobacteriology Culture

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

12070102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Nose/Throat Pathogens

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

12080102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Respiratory Pathogens, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

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

12090102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Skin/Eye/Ear Pathogens, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

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

12100102 (1mL) / 12490102 (5mL)

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL or 5mL option

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess urine cell counts (manual and/or automated methods), and the detection and identification of urinary pathogens, bacteria count, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing

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

12110102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Aerobic organisms, Anaerobic organisms, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (aerobes)

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

12120102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

4

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

July, November

Measurand/Test

Detection of Clostridium difficile culture, antigen and toxin

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

12540102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

5

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

April, September

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to access the detection and identification of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), multi-drug resistant Enterococci, multi-drug resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Multi-drug resistant Shigella and Salmonella, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) and Candida auris and other resistant bacteria. Molecular testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C. 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

Additional Comments

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global issue associated with nearly a million deaths annually, projected to exceed ten million by 2050. This program will access the laboratories’ ability to detect and identify significant resistant organisms such as Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) and others in a clinical setting.

Catalogue Number

12530102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

4

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1 mL

Schedule

April

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of M. chimaera detection in Heater cooler units

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C. 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

Additional Comments

Heater-cooler devices (HCUs) control blood temperature during cardiothoracic procedures. On rare occasions, the HCUs have been identified as a source of M. chimaera causing surgical site infections.
Maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection of HCUs are the most critical interventions in preventing colonisation by M. chimaera and other organisms. HCU water sample of testing is a critical procedure in the bacteriological surveillance of these devices.

Catalogue Number

12130102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, September

Measurand/Test

Microbiological Surveillance Culture for endoscopes and bronchoscopes

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

What's new

New for 2025

Catalogue Number

12580102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

June, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of H. pylori faecal antigen

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C. 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

Additional Comments

Helicobacter pylori is found in the gastric and oral mucosa and is associated with symptoms such as abdominal cramping, halitosis, heartburn, gastritis and gastric ulcers. H. pylori stool testing is non-invasive and involves detecting H. pylori antigens present in human stool samples. 

Catalogue Number

12210102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

0.25mL

Schedule

February, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of Alphaviruses and Flaviviruses using molecular assays. Alphavirus Group, Barmah Forest virus, Chikungunya virus, Ross River virus, Sindbis virus, Flavivirus Group, Dengue virus, Japanese Encephalitis virus, Kunjin virus, Murray Valley Encephalitis virus, Yellow Fever virus, West Nile virus, Zika virus

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

12220102

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 Bordetella pertussis including Bordetella parapertussis 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

12230102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

March, July

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 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

12430102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, June, August, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 using molecular assays with various gene target detection

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C or -20°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN3373

Catalogue Number

12500102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid Sample

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

June, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of pathogens in CSF using molecular assays. Cryptococcus spp., Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Haemophilus influenzae, HSV-1/-2, Human herpesvirus 6, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Parechovirus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Varicella zoster virus

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, UN3373

Catalogue Number

12240102

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 qualitative and quantitative detection of CMV DNA. CMV Qualitative DNA, CMV Quantitative DNA, CMV 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

What's new

New for 2025

Catalogue Number

12590102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

June, November

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of dermatophytes causing onychomycosis using molecular methods.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C. 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

Additional Comments

Dermatophytes are keratinophilic fungi associated with infections of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dermatophytes were traditionally identified based on morphology; however, molecular techniques have allowed for rapid and accurate identification.
This program will assess a laboratory’s ability to detect and identify dermatophytes such as Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton using molecular techniques.

Catalogue Number

12250102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, July

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Enteroviruses including Parechovirus 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

12260102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, July

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Gastrointestinal Bacteria Pathogens using molecular assays. Clinical material examples include: Aeromonas hydrophila, Campylobacter spp., Plesiomonas spp, Salmonella spp, Shigella spp, Vibrio spp, Yersinia spp

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

12270102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, November

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Gastrointestinal Parasite Pathogens using molecular assays. Clinical material examples include: Blastocystis hominis, Cryptosporidium spp, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia spp

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

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. 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 genotyping of Hepatitis C virus

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 qualitative and quantitative detection of HIV RNA. HIV Qualitative 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

What's new

New for 2024

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-1, HSV-2 and Varicella zoster virus using molecular assays.

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

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 high risk 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 molecular 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 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

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 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

12390102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

4

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

April, May, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 using molecular rapid detection methods. Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV and SARS-CoV-2

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -70°C or -20°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

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

Catalogue Number

12400102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

March, June, September

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of Respiratory Pathogens using molecular assays. Multiplex Assays, surveys can include Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Bordetella pertusssis, Bordetella parapertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Coronavirus (229E, HKU1, OC43, NL63, SARS-CoV-2), Enterovirus, human Metapneumovirus, Haemophilus influenzae, Influenza, Legionella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Parechovirus, Parainfluenza 1-4, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Rhinovirus, RSV, Streptococcus pneumoniae

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

12480102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

May, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of Sexually Transmitted Pathogens using molecular assays. Multiplex Assays, Chlamydia trachomatis, Herpes Simplex Virus, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Treponema pallidum, Trichomonas vaginalis.

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

12520102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

Lyophilised Sample

Sample volume

200µL

Schedule

April, October

Measurand/Test

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

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°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, UN3373

Catalogue Number

12410102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Liquid sample

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

May, August

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection and identification of Vaccine Preventable Pathogens using molecular assays. Multiplex Assays, Bordetella sp, Influenza A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella zoster virus

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

12140102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

Liquid

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Dermatophytes, systemic mycotic pathogens, clinically significant yeast and contaminants of interest. Susceptibility testing of yeasts and aspergillus species.

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

12460102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

3 samples per survey

Sample Type

Lyophilised bacteria

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, September

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria

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

12160102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fixed faecal suspensions or unstained glass slide

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Faecal samples containing protozoa, helminths and faecal artefacts for parasitic staining and microscopy.

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.

Catalogue Number

12440102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Unstained glass slides

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Gram stain

Storage and Handling

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

Catalogue Number

12170102 (1mL) / 12170502 (5mL)

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised samples

Sample volume

1mL or 5mL options

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of urine cell counts (manual and/or automated methods)

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.

Catalogue Number

12180102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

4

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

April, October

Measurand/Test

Detection of pneumococcal urinary antigen

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

12190102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Leukocyte esterase, Blood, Glucose, Protein, Nitrite, Ascorbic acid, pH

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.