Proficiency Test Sheffield
| 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. J. Bonham, e-mail: jim.bonham@sch.nhs.uk |
| Scheme Organiser: |
Dr. J. Bonham, e-mail: jim.bonham@sch.nhs.uk |
| Analytes: |
Dependent upon disorder |
| Number of Specimens/Year: |
4 |
| Matrix of the Specimens: |
Human urine |
| Volume/Specimen: |
5 mL/vial |
| Number of Shipments/Year: |
2 |
| Submission of Results: |
By fax or post |
| Reports: |
By post, twice per year and annual report |
| Certificate: |
Once per year |
| Number of Participants: |
16 |
| Status of the Scheme: |
Operated as part of BIOMED 2 since 1998 finished in March 2000, recommencing January 2001 |
| Geographic Area: |
UK and Scandinavia |
| Limitation Participation: |
Countries listed above |
| Cost/Year: |
320 EURO (2010) |
| How to subscribe: |
Mr. M. Heron, e-mail: ssiem_mjh@onetel.com |
| Annual report: |
Click here for the annual reports |
