ERNDIMQA - Special Assays in Urine
Purpose: |
Comparison of outcome of a heterogeneous group of lab-assays, relevant to the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism, in respect to median and target values. In addition recovery of added analyte, precision and analytical linearity are tested |
Scientific Expert: |
Dr. Rafael Artuch, e-mail: Rartuch@sjdhospitalbarcelona.org |
Scheme Organiser: |
Dr. E. van der Hagen e-mail: E.vanderhagen@skbwinterswijk.nl |
Analytes: |
4-OH-Glutamic acids, 5-Aminoluvelinic acid, 5-OH-Indolacetic acid (5HIAA), Carnitine Free, Creatine, Creatinine, D, L-Glyceric acid, Galactitol, Glycolic acid, Guanidinoacetate, Homocitrulline, Homovanillic acid (HVA), Lactic acid, L-Cystine, MPS (condroitin sulfate), Orotic acid, Oxalic acid, Pipecolic acid, Sialic acid, Succinylacetone and Sulfocysteine (2020). |
Number of Specimens/Year: |
8 |
Matrix of the Specimens: |
Lyophilised spiked human urine |
Volume/Specimen: |
5 mL/vial |
Number of Shipments/Year: |
One shipment of 8 specimens in February |
Submission of Results: |
Via ERNDIM Interactive Website |
Reports: |
Requested from ERNDIM Interactive Website |
Certificate: |
Once a year issued by ERNDIM Board |
Number of Participants: |
189 (2019) |
Status of the Scheme: |
Operated since 1993 |
Geographic Area: |
Worldwide |
Limitation Participation: |
None |
Cost/Year: |
193 EURO / 355 EURO in combination with Special Assays in Serum (2021) |
How to subscribe: |
e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
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