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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
PT Number
PT0124
Scheme title
BSE Rapid Tissue test
Suitable testing methods
ELISA  / Blot
Reporting format
OD and Interpretation, s+ve / m+ve / w+ve / -ve / Inconclusive. Authorised report will be published electronically. These will show intended result and results from all participants.
Results to be returned within
15 days
Number of samples in each distribution
5
Sample Type
1.4g Bovine Tissue Homogenate
Packaging and transport details
UN3373 – Biological substance category B,  in Bio freeze bottle. Courier delivery required which will incur additional charges. Please contact the QA unit for further 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
2008
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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