1 – Program overview

This external quality assessment program assesses qualitative and quantitative Aspergillus galactomannan antigen tests.

Statistical reports are sent with supporting comments from the expert clinical biologists / program coordinators.

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of surveys per year: 4
Number of control samples per survey: 1 or 2
Number of samples per year: 6

3 – List of analytes assessed

• Aspergillus antigen - quantitative
• Aspergillus antigen - qualitative

4 – Description of the control samples

Lyophilised human control serum (samples to be resuspended in 1 mL of distilled water).

Sample volume: if necessary, order an additional kit.