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National Reference Centre for Mycobacteriology/National Mycobacteriology Laboratory (NRCM/NML) GeneXpert Proficiency Testing Program

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Details

Pathogen:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and non-tuberculous mycobacteria
Laboratory:
National Reference Centre for Mycobacteriology
Phone #:
(204) 789-2136 or (204) 789-6038
Fax:
(204) 789-2036
Email:
nml.nrcm-lnm.cnrm@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Frequency:
Biannually
Description:

Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and prediction of Rifampicin (RIF) resistance.

•    4 simulated sputum specimens for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and prediction of Rifampicin (RIF) resistance for use with the Cepheid GeneXpertR MTB/RIF Ultra test.
Clients will receive a panel shipment in the months of May and October. Clients will be given sufficient time to test and report the panel results appropriate to the test procedures.
 

Scope:

Detection and RIF susceptibility prediction testing.

Fees:

No charge 

Eligibility criteria for participation:

Canadian Provincial/Territorial public healthcare and hospital laboratories are eligible for participation if proficiency request is received by the NRCM within the prescribed deadline.

Confidentiality arrangements:

Participants are assigned alphanumeric codes which anonymizes their identity. Participant’s contact information and individual results are not shared among the group.

How to apply:

Complete the NRCM proficiency survey and “NML Transfer Application for Pathogens and Toxins” and submit via CTLTN collaboration on CNPHI or email NRCM at nml.nrcm-lnm.cnrm@phac-aspc.gc.ca.