Rubella Molecular EQA Panel
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Pathogen:
Rubella virus
Laboratory:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella Unit
Phone #:
(204) 789-6024 or (204) 789-7055
Fax:
(204) 318-2222
Email:
Frequency:
Special request
Description:
The molecular EQA panel for rubella virus is offered upon request. Blind panels of mock clinical samples are sent to participating laboratories for molecular detection of rubella virus RNA. A report is issued to participating laboratories.
Scope:
An external quality assurance panel for the detection of rubella virus by RT-PCR.
Fees:
None
Eligibility criteria for participation:
Upon request. International laboratories may be directed to other WHO network laboratories that are located in their region.
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.vestd-lnm.evmts@phac-aspc.gc.ca