ERNDIMQA - Special Assays in Dried Blood Spots
Purpose: |
To provide an EQA scheme to be used when monitoring patients with IMDs using dried blood spot samples |
Scientific Expert: |
Dr. Rachel Carling, e-mail: Rachel.Carling@viapath.co.uk |
Scheme Organiser: |
Dr. E. van der Hagen e-mail: E.vanderhagen@skbwinterswijk.nl |
Analytes: |
Allo isoleucine, C0 (Free Carnitine), Homocysteine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, NTBC (Nitisione), Phenylalanine, Succinylacetone, Tyrosine and Valine |
Number of Specimens/Year: |
12 (2020) |
Matrix of the Specimens: |
Haemolysed whole blood dried on filter paper |
Volume/Specimen: |
The volume is determined by the diameter of the dried blood sample |
Number of Shipments/Year: |
One shipment of 10 specimens in February |
Submission of Results: |
Via Results website |
Reports: |
Requested from ERNDIM Interactive Website |
Certificate: |
Once a year issued by ERNDIM Board |
Number of Participants: |
88 (2019) |
Status of the Scheme: |
Pilot scheme in 2017-2018, full scheme from 2019 |
Geographic Area: |
Worldwide |
Limitation Participation: |
None |
Cost/Year: |
248 EURO (2021) |
How to subscribe: |
e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
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