• Sample Details Worm egg count – 5g treated ovine faeces from infected animals (unless otherwise specified).
  • Method Worm Egg – identification and count by McMaster or modification

Overview

The purpose of this scheme is for participants to demonstrate that they are able to correctly identify Nematodirus and Trichostrongyle eggs present in ovine faecal samples using worm egg count methods. The panel issued may include positive and negative samples.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system.

Counts of identified Nematodirus, Trichostrongyle and/or Oocyst eggs.

Results deadline (from date of shipping)

14 days

PT Report

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

Each report includes a collation of participants’ results (egg type identified and count), mean values of egg counts for each PT-sample calculated from participants’ results, comments and a link to a statistical analysis report.

The statistical analysis is supplementary. Z-scores are calculated from the participants’ results to identify questionable or outlier results by a robust statistical method. The mean value (consensus value) is used in determining these z-scores and as the Intended Result.

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 PT scheme is primarily for parasite identification. Due to the nature of the samples enumeration of the parasites is secondary. The counts displayed statistically on the second part of the report are for guidance only.