1 – Scheme overview

External quality assessment scheme for Effusion Fluids (Pleural, ascites, synovial) cytology, with different clinical settings and biology results helpful for interpreting the cell count.

ProBioQual provides you with digital smears online on its website (see the computer requirements at the bottom of the page).

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of investigations per year: 4
Number of digitalized slides per investigation: 1
Number of digitalized slides per year: 4

3 – List of items assessed 

• Leukocyte count determination
• Morphological comments on formed elements
• Hypotheses / Diagnostic assessment

4 – Description of the control samples

Virtual media: digitalized slides

5 – Clinical setting

The clinical setting and the biological results associated with the proposed smear are given.

6 - Computer Prerequisites

	COMPUTER PREREQUISITES
Central Unit: Core i5 or equivalent, 2 GB RAM Windows XP SP3 or 4 GB RAM Windows 7 and higher Browser: Internet Explorer 10 to 11, Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge Resolution: 1400 x 900 minimum, 1920 x 1080 optimal Minimum speed: 8 Mbits/s (check on https://testdebit.info/ )