• Sample Details Simulated Clitoral Swab as a 0.1 ml freeze-dried sample in glass vials. Panel may contain both positive or negative samples as well as other contaminants typically found in clitoral swabs
  • Method Screening for Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumioniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Overview

The purpose of this scheme is to help participants evaluate their testing performance in isolation and identification of equine sexually transmitted pathogens Taylorella equigenitalis (contagious equine metritis organism – CEMO), Klebsiella pneumioniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, using culture and PCR methods.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system.

Culture: Intended Pathogen(s) Isolated, Other Organisms(s) isolated

PCR: Taylorella equigenitalis (Positive/Negative), Klebsiella pneumioniae (Positive/Negative), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Positive/Negative), Ct value

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

Accreditation Status

ISO/IEC 17043 Conformity assessment – General requirements for proficiency testing.

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.