Mumps Molecular EQA Panel
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Pathogen:
Mumps virus
Laboratory:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella Unit
Phone #:
(204) 789-6024 or (204) 789-7055
Fax:
(204) 318-2222
Email:
Frequency:
Annually
Description:
The molecular EQA panel is offered annually in the spring. Blind panels of mock clinical samples are sent to participating laboratories for molecular detection of mumps virus RNA. The results are compiled and a report is issued to participating laboratories. This panel is combined with the measles molecular EQA panel.
Scope:
An external quality assurance panel for the detection of mumps virus by RT-PCR.
Fees:
None
Eligibility criteria for participation:
Public health laboratories and hospital diagnostic laboratories
Confidentiality arrangements:
Participants are assigned alphanumeric codes which anonymizes their identity. Participant’s contact information and results are not shared among the group.
How to apply:
Send an email to nml.mmr-rro.lnm@phac-aspc.gc.ca requesting to be added to the distribution list.