• Sample Details 1.4g Ovine Tissue Homogenate
  • Method ELISA / BLOT

Overview

The purpose of this scheme is to help laboratories to monitor the performance of their Scrapie Rapid test by being able to determine the accuracy in the detection of the prion protein PrPsc in ovine brain stem tissue samples.

Result input

Results are returned through our electronic reporting system.

ELISA/BLOT: Optical Density (OD) value, Interpretation (Strong positive / Medium positive / Weak positive / Negative / Inconclusive)

Results deadline (from date of shipping)

15 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.

The Blot testing part of this scheme is not covered by UKAS accreditation

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.