For the direct detection of pathogens, a culture is considered the gold standard of microbiological diagnostics. However, for some bacterial infectious diseases, the microorganisms are only detectable to a limited extent, or direct pathogen detection is difficult due to the demanding culture characteristics. Since microorganisms stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies, they indicate the pathogen and whether an acute or chronic infection is present. The detection of clinical infection markers is also of interest in this process. Further indicators for serological pathogen detection are the control of vaccination success and the exclusion of autoimmune diseases in the delimitation and for the diagnosis of immunopathological sequelae after infection. These indicators allow the etiological clarification.
In addition to classical antibody detections, INSTAND also offers proficiency testing for antigen assays for specific pathogens. The EQA samples' quality is fundamental to enable laboratories to review their test systems and evaluation standards critically. Therefore, only authentic samples without interfering matrix effects from patients with clearly defined symptoms are used. Our manufacturing process, which has been perfected for over a decade, allows the precise delivery of native sample material during the proficiency test. In the field of virology, we offer a high variety of EQA programs for virus diagnostics. These EQA schemes have been established in cooperation with the German Association for Combating Viral Diseases (DVV) and the Society for Virology (GfV). A huge scientific network of expert laboratories supports INSTAND in case of sample suitability and target value determination. Part of this unique network is the Paul Ehrlich Institute, the Robert Koch Institute, the Bernhard Nocht Institute, WHO Collaborating Centers, the German Red Cross Blood Donor Service East, and a consortium of national and international reference centers and consulting laboratories. As a result, the EQA samples can be used by both German and foreign EQA participants in all commercial and in-house testing platforms.
Infection Serology - Chlamydia pneumoniae (Chlamydophila) Antibodies (314)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-chlamydia-pneumoniae-chlamydophila-ak/
Infection Serology - Helicobacter pylori Antibodies (334)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-helicobacter-pylori-ak/
Infection Serology - Diphtheria Toxoid Antibodies (318)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-diphtherie-toxoid-ak/
Virus Immunology - Parvovirus B19 (Ab) (342)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/virusimmunologie-parvovirus-b19-ak/
Virus Immunology - Zika Virus (Ab) (338)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/virusimmunologie-zikavirus-ak/
In addition to classical antibody detections, INSTAND also offers proficiency testing for antigen assays for specific pathogens. The EQA samples' quality is fundamental to enable laboratories to review their test systems and evaluation standards critically. Therefore, only authentic samples without interfering matrix effects from patients with clearly defined symptoms are used. Our manufacturing process, which has been perfected for over a decade, allows the precise delivery of native sample material during the proficiency test. In the field of virology, we offer a high variety of EQA programs for virus diagnostics. These EQA schemes have been established in cooperation with the German Association for Combating Viral Diseases (DVV) and the Society for Virology (GfV). A huge scientific network of expert laboratories supports INSTAND in case of sample suitability and target value determination. Part of this unique network is the Paul Ehrlich Institute, the Robert Koch Institute, the Bernhard Nocht Institute, WHO Collaborating Centers, the German Red Cross Blood Donor Service East, and a consortium of national and international reference centers and consulting laboratories. As a result, the EQA samples can be used by both German and foreign EQA participants in all commercial and in-house testing platforms.
Infection Serology - Chlamydia pneumoniae (Chlamydophila) Antibodies (314)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-chlamydia-pneumoniae-chlamydophila-ak/
Infection Serology - Helicobacter pylori Antibodies (334)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-helicobacter-pylori-ak/
Infection Serology - Diphtheria Toxoid Antibodies (318)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/bakteriologische-infektionsserologie-diphtherie-toxoid-ak/
Virus Immunology - Parvovirus B19 (Ab) (342)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/virusimmunologie-parvovirus-b19-ak/
Virus Immunology - Zika Virus (Ab) (338)
https://www.instand-international.com/eqa-schemes/eqa-scheme-program/detail/virusimmunologie-zikavirus-ak/
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