1 – Programme overview

This External Quality Assessment programme allows the screening and titration of cryptococcal antigens in serum.

Statistical reports are sent with supporting comments from the expert clinical biologists who coordinate the programme.

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of surveys per year: 4
Number of control samples per survey: 1
Number of control samples per year: 4

3 – List of tests assessed

• Cryptococcal antigen - detection
• Cryptococcal antigen - titration

4 – Description of the control samples

Lyophilised human control serums (samples to be resuspended in 0.5 mL of distilled water).

warning Sample volume: if necessary, order an additional kit.