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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Microbiology
PT Number
PT0150
Scheme title
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae – PCR
Suitable testing methods
PCR.
Reporting format
Results to be reported as +ve or –ve or other species identified.
Authorised report will be published electronically. This will show intended results and results from all participants.
Results to be returned within
21 days
Number of samples in each distribution
5
Sample Type
20µl Frozen extracted DNA in plastic Eppendorf tube – panel contains negative samples and positive samples from infected stock.
Packaging and transport details
Non-infectious substance in Biofreeze bottles. Overseas courier delivery will incur additional costs. 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.
Date scheme started
2009
Accreditation status
Not accredited.
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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