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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Microbiology
PT Number
PT0033
Scheme title
ABP Enterobacteriaceae - culture & ID
Suitable testing methods
European and UK countries should be testing according to the Animal By Products Regulations (ABPR) EC 1069/2009 and EU 142/2011 method.
Reporting format

Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae, cfu per gram.

Statistical analysis is used to convert the participants results to a Z score which can then be used to identify questionable or outlier results by a robust statistical procedure (any results outside of +/-3 SDs of the mean is discounted). The consensus mean and standard deviation values are used to determine z-scores.

Authorised reports are published electronically. These show intended results, results from all participants and contain a link to the Histograms report.

Results to be returned within
23 days
Number of samples in each distribution
5
Sample Type
0.1 mL freeze dried sample in glass vial
Packaging and transport details
UN3373  Biological substance Category B. Courier delivery will incur additional charges. 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
European countries should be testing according to the Animal By Products Regulations EC 1069/2009 and EU 142/2011 method. UK laboratories should have ISO 17025 accreditation for the test. For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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