Serology
The RCPAQAP has a comprehensive range of EQA programs covering a variety of diagnostic tests used in infectious serological screening, surveillance and immunity evaluation.
Key features of the program include;
- One sample dispatch per year with the exception of HIV Point-of-Care
- Comprehensive assessment of over 50 analytes;
- Detection of antibodies, antigens;
- Result entry via the website;
- Trend analysis with a minimum of 2 surveys/year (for most analytes);
Participants are able to request archived survey material, including relevant reports for validation studies. This may incur a postage and handling fee.
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Clinical material provided to assess the detection of various Alphaviruses using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20410102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.4mLSchedule
March, AugustMeasurand/Test
Barmah Forest Virus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Chikungunya Virus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Ross River Virus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Sindbis Virus IgG; IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on May 23, 2023
Bartonella
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Catalogue Number
20490102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
1Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.3mLSchedule
AprilMeasurand/Test
Bartonella IgG, Bartonella IgM, Bartonella Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Bordetella pertussis
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Bordetella pertussis using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20350102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.25mLSchedule
February, JulyMeasurand/Test
Bordetella pertussis IgA; IgG; Bordetella pertussis Toxin & FHA IgA; Toxin & FHA IgG. Bordetella pertussis Toxin IgA; Toxin IgG; Toxin IgM.Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on May 23, 2023
Brucella
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of various Brucella species using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20030102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
300 µLSchedule
January, JuneMeasurand/Test
Brucella abortus Agglutination; Brucella melitensis Agglutination; Brucella abortus/melitensis/bovis/suis grp Agglutination; Brucella Anti-human Globulin; Brucella IgG-IgM Differential; CFT; IgG; IgM; Immunocapture-agglutination (ICA)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Chlamydia genus
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of various Chlamydia species using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20040102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.3mLSchedule
January, JuneMeasurand/Test
Chlamydia genus IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Chlamydia pneumoniae IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Chlamydia psittaci IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Chlamydia trachomatis Antibody IgA; IgG; IgMStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Coronavirus SARS CoV-2 Antibodies
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) antibodies using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20460102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
February, May, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
SARS CoV-2 Antibodies: IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody; Point of Care; Spike Associated; Nucleocapsid only; Neutralising AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Antigen
Catalogue Number
20480102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Simulated respiratory sampleSample volume
0.5 mlSchedule
March, May, July, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Measurand/Test Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Coronavirus SARS-CoV- 2 antigenStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on May 23, 2023
Cryptococcal Antigen
Clinical or culture material provided to assess the detection of Cryptococcal Antigen
Catalogue Number
20220102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum or culture supernatantSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
April, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Cryptococcus Antigen DetectionStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Cytomegalovirus
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Cytomegalovirus using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20180102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.6mLSchedule
February, May, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
CMV Avidity; IgG; IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Dengue virus
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Dengue virus only using serological markers.
Catalogue Number
20420102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.4mLSchedule
April, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Dengue IgG: Sero-prevalence; Capture; IgM; NS1 Antigen; ICT NS1/IgG/IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Additional Comments
Enrol in this program if you test for Dengue virus ONLY. Enrol in the Flavivirus program to assess the detection of flaviviruses including dengue virus.
Product details last updated on May 23, 2023
Entamoeba
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Entamoeba using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20230102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
April, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Entamoeba IgG; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
Epstein Barr virus
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Epstein Barr Virus using serological markers
Catalogue Number
20190102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.6mLSchedule
February, May, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
EBV Avidity; EBV EA and EBNA IgA; EBV EA IgA; EBV EA IgG; EBV EBNA IgG; EBV EBNA IgM; EBV VCA IgA; EBV VCA IgG; EBV VCA IgM; Heterophile AntibodyStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on September 6, 2023
