Qualitative Organic Acids Urine Sheffield
| Purpose: |
To educate and assess the ability of laboratories to detect inherited disorders resulting in recognisable patterns of organic acid excretion |
| Scientific Expert: |
Ms. M. Downing/Dr. J. Bonham/Prof. R. Pollitt, e-mail: jim.bonham@sch.nhs.uk |
| Scheme Organiser: |
Ms. M. Downing, e-mail: jim.bonham@sch.nhs.uk |
| Analytes: |
Dependent upon disorder |
| Number of Specimens/Year: |
9 |
| Matrix of the Specimens: |
Heat treated human urine |
| Volume/Specimen: |
3 mL/vial |
| Number of Shipments/Year: |
3 |
| Submission of Results: |
By fax or post. |
| Reports: |
By post - 3 times per year and annual report |
| Certificate: |
Once per year |
| Number of Participants: |
80 |
| Status of the Scheme: |
Operated since 1992. |
| Geographic Area: |
Worldwide |
| Limitation Participation: |
None |
| Cost/Year: |
276 EURO (2012) |
| How to subscribe: |
Dr. Sara Gardner, e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
| Annual report: |
Click here for the annual reports |
