CSF IgG Oligoconal Bands
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
UKAS accredited proficiency testing provider No. 7795
CLINICAL APPLICATION:
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
PURPOSE OF PROGRAMME:
Immunochemistry EQA scheme
ANALYTES:
| Analyte | Default Unit |
|---|---|
| CSF IgG Oligoclonal Bands | Presence or absence of IgG oligoclonal banding in the CSF sample and the pattern type |
MATERIAL PROVIDED: The concentration of IgG in the CSF and serum sample will be predetermined and this information will be included with the distribution to allow the appropriate dilution of the samples to be determined prior to isofocusing
DISTRIBUTIONS PER YEAR: 6
SAMPLES PER DISTRIBUTION: 2 (1 x CSF and 1 x serum pair)
FREQUENCY OF DISTRIBUTION: Every two months as outlined in the Distribution Schedule
PROGRAMME OF ANALYSIS:
Data entry is via the web for the submission of results. Data analysis is commenced 21 days after sample dispatch. Late returns are accepted and will contribute to the laboratory's cumulative performance statistics
DATA ANALYSIS:
Qualitative responses are assessed by MI scoring in relation to the designated response
PERFORMANCE SCORING:
MRVIS
PERFORMANCE MONITORING:
Laboratory performance is assessed over a running analytical window of 6 Distributions (12 months)
PERSISTENT POOR PERFORMANCE:
Defined as being in the Poor Performance category for two or more successive Distributions
Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy (IIA)
The External Quality Assessment Scheme for Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy (IIA) was founded in 1982 by Dr Anthony Milford Ward at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. In 1982 the Service became known as the UK National External Quality Assessment Service for Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy. UK NEQAS IIA is part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For the most up-to-date scheme information (including any pilot schemes) please contact the centre directly.
Contact Details
- UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- PO Box 894
- Sheffield
- S5 7YT
Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy (IIA)
- Telephone: +44 (0) 114 271 5715
- Email: ukneqas@immqas.org.uk
- Web: https://www.immqas.org.uk/