| Purpose: |
Comparison of outcome of a heterogeneous group of lab-assays, relevant to the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism, in respect to median and target values. In addition recovery of added analyte, precision and analytical linearity are tested |
| Scientific Expert: |
Dr. B. Merinero, e-mail: bmerinero@cbm.uam.es |
| Scheme Organiser: |
Dr. C. Weykamp, e-mail: c.w.weykamp@skbwinterswijk.nl |
| Analytes: |
5-OH-Indolacetic acid (5HIAA), Carnitine Free, Creatine, Creatinine, Galactitol, Guanidinoacetate, Homovanillic acid (HVA), Lactic acid, Mucopolysaccharides, Orotic acid, Pipecolic acid, Sialic acid and Succinylacetone |
| Number of Specimens/Year: |
8 |
| Matrix of the Specimens: |
Lyophilised spiked human urine |
| Volume/Specimen: |
5 mL/vial |
| Number of Shipments/Year: |
One shipment of all specimens in the beginning of January |
| Submission of Results: |
Via ERNDIM Interactive Website |
| Reports: |
Requested from ERNDIM Interactive Website |
| Certificate: |
Once a year issued by ERNDIM Board |
| Number of Participants: |
160 |
| Status of the Scheme: |
Operated since 1993 |
| Geographic Area: |
Worldwide |
| Limitation Participation: |
None |
| Cost/Year: |
139 EURO / 247 EURO in combination with Special Assays in Serum (2013) |
| How to subscribe: |
Dr. Sara Gardner, e-mail: admin@erndim.org |
| Annual report: |
Click here for the annual reports |