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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Antibody Detection
PT Number
PT0081
Scheme title
Rabies serum
Suitable testing methods
FAVN/ELISA/RFFIT
Reporting format
FAVN (IU/ml), ELISA Antibody Titre (Eu/ml). Authorised reports are issued electronically. These show intended results and results from all participants.
Results to be returned within
28 days
Number of samples in each distribution
10
Sample Type
0.5ml heat treated liquid serum from vaccinated animals
Packaging and transport details
Non-infectious substance UK - Normal post, Overseas - Courier. Please contact the QA unit for details.
Number of distributions per year
2
Subcontracting
Various aspects of the Proficiency testing schemes may at times be subcontracted. When this occurs it is placed with a competent subcontractor and the Quality Assurance Unit is responsible to the scheme participants for the subcontractors work.
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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