• Sample Details 0.5ml serum from infected stock (heat treated 56 °C for 30 minutes) or by inoculation with killed virus.
  • Method AGIDT / HAIT

Overview

The purpose of this scheme is for participants to demonstrate that they are able to detect antibodies to Avian Influenza in serum samples using HAIT and/or AGIDT methods. The panel issued may include dilutions of a positive sample, duplicate and negative samples.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system.

AGIDT: Interpretation (positive / negative / inconclusive)

HAIT: Titre, Interpretation, Type.

Results deadline (from date of shipping)

21 days

PT Report

Authorised report will be published electronically. These will show intended result and results from all participants

Health and Safety

This material is for in vitro use only, not for use in animals.

Import Permit

It is the responsibility of the participants to check with their customs authority if an import permit is required to import VETQAS® PT samples. If a permit is required, we must receive a valid copy of the permit before the scheduled distribution date. Please note, if we do not receive the permit by the scheduled distribution date the samples will not be shipped and there will be no refund.

Provision of external services

Aspects of the Proficiency Testing schemes may at times be performed by a competent external service provider, for which VETQAS® is responsible.

Additional Information

This scheme is designed for detection and typing of serum from birds infected with H5, H7 and H9 Avian Influenza. The intended result in the final tabulation will give both the H and N type of the infecting virus strain but participants are only expected to correctly identify the H type. The scheme is not appropriate for laboratories only performing screening tests.