• Sample Details 10mg freeze-dried sample in glass vial.
  • Method Culture and Identification

Overview

The purpose of the scheme is for participants to monitor the performance of their routine procedures for isolation and identification of microorganism pathogens from simulated diagnostic specimens in small animal veterinary medicine.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system.

Culture: Intended Pathogen(s) Isolated, Would Intended pathogen be sent to ref lab? Kit Name & Profile for Pathogen ID, Other Organisms Isolated, Plating Medium

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.

Additional Information

This scheme will contain the most common sample types likely to be encountered in a laboratory dealing with submissions from companion animal (mostly canine and feline) clinical practice. The most commonly isolated organisms will be included. From time-to-time fewer common organisms will also be included.

In some laboratories, Veterinary comments on laboratory results can be part of the reporting process, especially when deciding whether an organism is considered a pathogen and the implications for diagnosis and any suggested treatment.

In the case of this PT scheme, veterinarians are able to make their comments in the comments box on the result entry sheets, however these comments are not considered as part of the PT scheme and will not be assessed.