1 – Scheme overview

This external quality assessment scheme assesses cryptococcus antigen screening and titration tests.

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

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of investigations per year: 4
Number of control samples per investigation: 1
Number of control samples per year: 4

3 – List of tests assessed

• Cryptococcus Antigen Detection
• Cryptococcus Antigen Titration

4 – Description of the control samples

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

An additional box must be ordered in case of insufficient volume.