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SARS-CoV-2 Molecular

EPTIS factsheet 1572042 | Last revision 2026-07-28 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1572042 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1572042

PT provider
PT provider ESfEQA GmbH ESfEQA GmbH
Based in Germany
Language(s) English, German, Spanish
Remarks SARS-CoV-2 Molecular (COVM) program is offered quarterly (4 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 or lyophilized samples containing human epithel cells or fibroblasts as control for positive nucleic acid extraction and amplification. Virus-positive samples contain the whole genome of inactivated SARS-CoV-2. Analytical parameters: SARS-CoV-2 RNA (qualitative) -
General detection as well as reporting per gene target -
SARS-CoV-2 RNA (quantitative) -
General indication as well as reporting of quantitative value per gene target -
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 for part of the parameters

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee Please contact us or our regional partners for fee information
Regularly operated Yes (Quarterly)
Year of first operation 2021
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