Proficiency Test Basel

Purpose: To assess test selection, analysis, interpretation and advice on the performance of tests related to the detection of inherited metabolic diseases
Scientific Expert: Dr. B. Fowler, e-mail: brian.fowler@unibas.ch
Scheme Organiser: Dr. B. Fowler, e-mail: brian.fowler@unibas.ch
Analytes: Dependent upon disorder
Number of Specimens/Year: 6
Matrix of the Specimens: Human urine - heat treated
Volume/Specimen: 10 mL/vial
Number of Shipments/Year: 1
Submission of Results: By e-mail
Reports: By e-mail, twice per year and annual report
Certificate: Once per year
Number of Participants: 20
Status of the Scheme: Introduced 2006 to allow expansion of DPT to include new EU countries as part of the EUGT project.
Geographic Area: Various European countries, North America, Israel
Limitation Participation: Countries listed above
Cost/Year: 334 EURO (2012)
How to subscribe: Dr. Sara Gardner, e-mail: admin@erndim.org
Annual report: Click here for the annual reports
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