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Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) (650)

Samples:
2 samples of approx. 4 ml
Sample properties:
Heparin whole blood, not stabilized, overnight shipping
Price Per Test:
Price upon request

Dates:

Registration deadline:

Sample shipment:

Closing Date:

May (3) Oct. (6)
14.03.2025 15.08.2025
13.05.2025 14.10.2025
30.05.2025 31.10.2025
Shipping Information:
Shipping at ambient temperature
Parameters:
Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
Certificate Validity:
12 months
Safety Note:
Process as patient sample material
Additional Information:
Due to high demand two different sets of samples will be sent (Gr. 650 = Gr. 950). Please note: This EQA scheme is based on stimulation with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis antigens and is designed for participants who use a TB Elispot (e.g., T-SPOT®.TB) or a test with pre-stimulation in a tube (e.g. QuantiFeron®-TB Gold Plus). The certificate is also valid for IGRA with other antigens performed on the same platform.
EQAS Expert:

Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Sack

Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR

Institut für Klinische Immunologie

Johannisallee 30

04103 Leipzig

 

+49 341 972 5500

ulrich.sack@instand-ringversuch.de

Dr. Uwe Kölsch

IMD Institut für Medizinische Diagnostik Berlin-Potsdam GbR

 

Nicolaistraße 22

12247 Berlin-Steglitz

 

+49 30 77001322

u.koelsch@imd-berlin.de