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.
The Serology (UN3373) Programs Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be accessed here.
Alphavirus
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
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on July 31, 2020
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
May, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Bordetella pertussis IgA; IgG; Bordetella pertussis Toxin & FHA IgA; Toxin & FHA IgG. Bordetella pertussis Toxin IgA; Toxin IgG; Toxin IgM.Storage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on August 19, 2020
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
0.5mLSchedule
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
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on August 11, 2021
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
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on August 11, 2021
Coronavirus SARS CoV-2 Antibodies
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) antibodies using serological markers
What's new
New program
Catalogue Number
20460102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
February, April, July, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
SARS CoV-2 Antibodies: IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody;Point of CareStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Product details last updated on January 13, 2021
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Antigen
What's new
NEW program
Catalogue Number
20480102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Simulated respiratory sampleSample volume
0.5 mlSchedule
March, May, August, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
Measurand/Test Simulated clinical material provided to assess the detection of Coronavirus SARS-CoV- 2 antigenStorage and Handling
Stored frozen at a temperature of -20C or -70C, until the relevant survey is open for testingDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material is packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category BProduct details last updated on August 11, 2021
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
March, AugustMeasurand/Test
Cryptococcus Antigen DetectionStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 17, 2020
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, April, July, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
CMV Avidity; IgG;IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 17, 2020
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,AugustMeasurand/Test
Dengue IgG: Sero-prevalence; Capture; IgM; NS1 Antigen; ICT NS1/IgG/IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 July 31, 2020
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
March, AugustMeasurand/Test
Entamoeba IgG; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 17, 2020
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, April, July, SeptemberMeasurand/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
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 17, 2020
Flavivirus
Clinical material provided to assess the detection of various Flaviviruses using serological markers/includes Dengue Fever
Catalogue Number
20430102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum/plasmaSample volume
0.4mLSchedule
March, AugustMeasurand/Test
Dengue IgG: Sero-prevalence; Capture; IgM; NS1 Antigen; ICT NS1/IgG/IgM; Total Antibody. Flavivirus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Japanese Encephalitis Virus IgG; IgM. Kokobera; IgM; Total Antibody. Kunjin (West Nile) Virus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus IgG; IgM; Total Antibody. Yellow Fever IgG; IgM. Zika Virus IgG; IgM; Total AntibodyStorage and Handling
Serological program samples are dispatched in December and January or on Enrolment and should be stored frozen at a temperature between -20°C and -80°C, until the relevant survey is open for testing.Dangerous 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 to assess the detection of flaviviruses including dengue virus. If you test for Dengue virus only, enrol in the Dengue virus program.
Product details last updated on August 19, 2020