Virus Detection (Genome/Antigen) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (359)

Samples:

4 samples of 1.5 ml

Sample properties:

Lyophilised cell culture material

Additional Information:

For POCT systems: Please ensure that the sample matrix used in the EQA scheme is suitable for your test system. In case of uncertainty, we recommend contacting the manufacturer or supplier of your device. Cooperation with: Institut für Virologie und Immunbiologie, Universität Würzburg; Institut für Virologie, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf; Nationales Konsiliarlabor für respiratorische Syncytialviren (RSV), Parainfluenzaviren, Metapneumoviren, Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin

Requirement for EQAS/PT according to Rili-BÄK

Parameters:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and other nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAT) for RSV RNA and RSV antigen testing

Certificate Validity: 12 months

Not subject to Rili-BÄK

Parameters:

not applicable

Certificate Validity: not applicable

Shipping Information:

Shipping not cooled

Safety Information:

Process as patient sample material. The participating laboratory must be authorized to perform direct and/or indirect detection of pathogens.

EQAS/PT Experts: