1 – Scheme overview

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

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

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 tests assessed

• Aspergillus galactomannan antigen (Quantitative and qualitative)

4 – Description of the control samples

Lyophilized human control serums (samples to be resuspended in 1 mL of distilled water).

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