EQA Scheme
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Mycoserology - Cryptococcus neoformans/ - gattii Antigen (481)
Samples:
2 samples of 0.4 mL
Sample properties:
Liquid serum
Price Per Test:
Price upon request
Dates:
Registration deadline:
Sample shipment:
Closing Date:
| Feb. (1) | Oct. (5) |
|---|---|
| 21.11.2025 | 17.07.2026 |
| 20.01.2026 | 15.09.2026 |
| 06.02.2026 | 02.10.2026 |
Shipping Information:
Shipping at ambient temperature
Parameters:
Detection of Cryptococcus neoformans / Cryptococcus gattii Antigen
Certificate Validity:
12 months / 12 months
Safety Note:
Process as patient sample material. The participating laboratory must be authorized to perform direct and/or indirect detection of pathogens.
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.
EQAS Expert:
PD Dr. med. Volker Rickerts
Robert Koch-Institut
FG 16 Erreger von Pilz- und Parasiteninfektionen und Mykobakteriosen
Seestraße 10
13353 Berlin
+49 30 18754 2208
rickertsv@rki.de
Ilka McCormick Smith
Robert Koch-Institut
FG 16 Erreger von Pilz- und Parasiteninfektionen und Mykobakteriosen
Seestraße 10
13353 Berlin
+49 30 18754 2184
mccormick-smithI@rki.de