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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Antibody Detection
PT Number
PT0019
Scheme title
Brucella abortus
Suitable testing methods
Milk Ring Test - MRT
Reporting format
Result and strength of reaction (where applicable) Authorised reports will be published electronically. These show intended results and results from all participants.
Results to be returned within
21 days
Number of samples in each distribution
5
Sample Type
3ml freeze dried positive or negative milk samples. (Negative milk spiked with heat treated, culture negative antibody positive sera).
Packaging and transport details
Non-infectious substance. UK - Normal post. Overseas - courier. Courier delivery will incur additional costs. Please contact the QA unit for details
Number of distributions per year
3
Accreditation status
ISO/IEC 17043: 2010 Conformity assessment – General requirements for proficiency testing.
Date scheme started
Pre 2007
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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