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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Antibody Detection
PT Number
PT0198
Scheme title
Pregnancy Testing in Cattle
Suitable testing methods
ELISA
Reporting format
OD Result or S-N value plus Pregnant/Not Pregnant/Inconclusive.
Authorised report will be published electronically. These will show intended result and results from all participants.
Results to be returned within
21 days
Number of samples in each distribution
5
Sample Type
1 mL freeze dried milk in glass vials (de-creamed and preserved).
Packaging and transport details
Non - infectious substance. UK - Normal post, Overseas - courier. Courier delivery will incur additional costs. Please contact vetqas@apha.gov.uk 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 VETQAS is responsible to the scheme participants for the subcontractors work
Accreditation status
This PT Scheme is not accredited.
Date scheme started
2022
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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