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Respiratory Pathogens Molecular

EPTIS factsheet 1572309 | Last revision 2026-07-28 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1572309 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1572309

PT provider
PT provider ESfEQA GmbH ESfEQA GmbH
Based in Germany
Language(s) English, German, Spanish
Remarks Respiratory Pathogens Molecular (RESPM) program is offered semi-annually (2 rounds, 3 samples per round). ESfEQA GmbH delivers a comprehensive portfolio of External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs designed for medical laboratories across Biochemistry, Immunoassays, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Hematology and Educational Programs. Please visit our website (https://www.esfeqa.eu/) to access our current catalog, information on our regional representation, and up-to-date information on all EQA programs. For specific information, please contact us at info@esfeqa.eu.
Keywords
Product groups Health care / medical devices
Human test material
Testing fields Medical analysis
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Liquid/lyophilized samples containing human epithel cells/fibroblasts as control. Positive samples contain the whole genome of inactivated pathogens; covering all possible gene targets used in different NAT/PCR assays. Adenovirus DNA -
Bordetella parapertussis DNA -
Bordetella pertussis DNA -
Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA -
Coronavirus 229E RNA -
Coronavirus HKU1 RNA -
Coronavirus NL63 RNA -
Coronavirus OC43 RNA -
Haemophilus influenzae DNA -
Human Metapneumovirus RNA -
Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus RNA -
Influenza A virus RNA -
Influenza B virus RNA -
Legionella pneumophila DNA -
Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA -
Parainfluenza virus RNA -
SARS-CoV-2 RNA -
Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA -
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Medical Laboratories
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants < 20
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by DAkkS - Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle on the basis of ISO 17043

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee Please contact us or our regional partners for fee information
Regularly operated Yes (Semi-Annually)
Year of first operation 2026
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
ESfEQA GmbH
Siemensstr. 38
69123 Heidelberg
Germany

Phone: +49 6221 4166 700
Fax: +49 6221 4166 790
Web: https://www.esfeqa.eu/ https://www.esfeqa.eu/
Dr. Dieter Groche
Phone: +49 6221 4166 710
Fax: +49 6221 4166 790
Email: groche@esfeqa.eu groche@esfeqa.eu
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Germany, Mr Johannes van de Kreeke. Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5