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Quality Assurance Unit - Scheme Details

Bacteriology
PT Number
PT0200
Scheme title
Salmonella serotyping - Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
Suitable testing methods
Sequencing/MAb typing
Reporting format
•           Serovar  
•           Antigenic formula  
•           Sequence type
The final report will be issued electronically. These will show the intended results, as well as the results from all other participants.
Results to be returned within
28 days
Number of samples in each distribution
8
Sample Type
0.1 ml Freeze dried in glass vials. The samples contain a variety of Salmonella species, and the panel may also contain negative samples.
Packaging and transport details
UN3373 – Biological substance Category B
UK: Normal post
Overseas: Courier
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
Not accredited
Date scheme started
July 2021
Notes
For price and detail of distribution months please see price list or contact: vetqas@apha.gov.uk
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