1 – Scheme overview

This external quality assessment scheme is designed to assess the detection of Aspergillus Antigens in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid.

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 samples per year : 4

3 – List of tests assessed

• Aspergillus antigen - Index
• Aspergillus antigen - Qualitative

4 – Description of the control samples

Human Bronchoalveolar fluid, ready-to-use (0.9 mL samples).