Sigma-Aldrich RTC Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program: Clinical & Diagnostic
EPTIS factsheet 817508 | Last revision 2021-01-29 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts817508 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts817508
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PT provider | Sigma-Aldrich RTC, Inc Sigma-Aldrich RTC, Inc | |||||||||
Based in | United States | |||||||||
Language(s) | English | |||||||||
Remarks | This ″SARS-CoV-2 Proficiency Testing Kit″ contains 5 samples ″SARS-CoV-2 Sample A″ through ″E″. Each of these tubes contain for the PCR testing relevant CDC and WHO consensus gene sequence regions in a range from 0 to 500′000 copies: RdRp, N (Nucleocapsid, CDC-N1, CDC-N2, CDC-N3, Thailand, Japan), E (Envelope), S (Spike). Levels and positive / negative assignments of the individual tubes are unknown. This sample is available worldwide. | |||||||||
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Biology
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Aims of the PT scheme | ||||||||||
Target group of participants | Any laboratories performing QPCR based SARS-CoV-2 Testing | |||||||||
Linked to specific legislation / standards | ISO 17043 | |||||||||
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Number of participants | >100 | |||||||||
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by ANAB on the basis of ISO 17043 Accredited by ANAB on the basis of ISO 17043 |
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Participation fee | For the costs of specific tests visit our website at www.sigmaaldrich.com/pt | |||||||||
Regularly operated | No | |||||||||
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Contact details of the PT provider | ||||||||||
Provider | Contact person | |||||||||
Sigma-Aldrich RTC, Inc
2931 Soldier Springs Road 82070 Laramie, WY United States Phone: +1-800-325-3010 Fax: +1-307-745-7936 Web: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/pt http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/pt |
Proficiency Testing Coordinator
Phone: Fax: Email: ptservice@merckgroup.com ptservice@merckgroup.com |