| Purpose: |
To educate and assess the ability of laboratories to detect mucopolysaccharidoses |
| Scientific Expert: |
Dr. G. Ruijter, e-mail: g.ruijter@erasmusmc.nl |
| Scheme Organiser: |
Dr. C. Weykamp, e-mail: c.w.weykamp@skbwinterswijk.nl |
| Analytes: |
Quantitative (related to creatinine) and qualitative analysis of mucopolysaccharides |
| Number of Specimens/Year: |
6 |
| Matrix of the Specimens: |
Human urine |
| Volume/Specimen: |
5 mL/vial |
| Number of Shipments/Year: |
1 |
| Submission of Results: |
By e-mail using report forms in MS-Word format |
| Reports: |
By e-mail: 2 summary reports per year and annual report |
| Certificate: |
Once per year |
| Number of Participants: |
100 |
| Status of the Scheme: |
Pilot scheme in 2010-2011. Operated as a regular scheme in 2012. |
| Geographic Area: |
Worldwide |
| Limitation Participation: |
None |
| Cost/Year: |
222 EURO (2013) |
| How to subscribe: |
Dr. Sara Gardner, e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
| Annual report: |
Click here for the annual reports |