1 – Scheme overview

This external quality assessment scheme assesses cryptococcus antigen screening and titration tests.

Statistical reports are sent with supporting comments from the expert clinical biologists who coordinate the scheme.

Scheme Limited to Metropolitan France excluding Corse.

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of investigations per year: 4
Number of control samples per investigation: 1
Number of control samples per year: 4

3 – List of tests assessed

• Cryptococcus Antigen Detection
• Cryptococcus Antigen Titration

4 – Description of the control samples

Liquid, ready-to-use, human control samples (volume: 300 µL).

The sample volume is appropriate for one test and one confirmation. An additional kit should be ordered if the volume is insufficient.