Proficiency testing catalogue
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Medical devices - in vitro skin irritation (ISO 10993-23)
Parameters (qualitative): in-vitro skin irritation - polar [-], in-vitro skin irritation - nonpolar [-] Article Number: 2011286 Description: The samples are extracted in accordance with ISO 10993-23 under conditions specified by us. Irritation is tested with both the polar and the non-polar extract using the EpiDerm model. The viability determined using the MTT assay is tested qualitatively (pass / not pass). Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices In vitro procedure Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - in vitro skin sensitisation (OECD 442D,KeratinoSens)
Parameters (qualitative): skin sensitisation Article Number: 2011288 Description: The activation of keratinocytes is to be investigated using the ARE-Nrf2 luciferase KeratinoSens test method (OECD 442D Appendix IA). The samples are a simulated extract. The extraction of a medical device is not part of the proficiency test. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices In vitro procedure Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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June 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - in vitro skin sensitisation (OECD 442D,KeratinoSens)
Parameters (qualitative): skin sensitisation Article Number: 2011288 |
June 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - in vitro skin sensitisation (OECD 442E, h-CLAT)
Parameters (qualitative): skin sensitisation, CD86, CD54 Article Number: 2011289 Description: The activation of the dendritic cells is to be investigated using the Human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT) (OECD 442E, ANNEX 1). The samples are a simulated extract. The extraction of a medical device is not part of the proficiency test. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices In vitro procedure Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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June 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - in vitro skin sensitisation (OECD 442E, h-CLAT)
Parameters (qualitative): skin sensitisation, CD86, CD54 Article Number: 2011289 |
June 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - protein residues
Parameters (quantitative): protein [µg] Article Number: 2010961 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. Suitable laboratory equipment is required for participation in the proficiency testing schemes. |
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September 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - protein residues
Article Number: 2010961 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - pyrogenic monocyte activation test (Ph. EP 2.6.30)
Parameters (qualitative): monocyte activation, IL-6 Article Number: 2011287 Description: The samples are analyzed according to the semi-quantitative method from Ph. EP 2.6.30. The samples are a simulated extract. The extraction is not part of the proficiency test. An endotoxin standard is provided by us for better comparability. The activation of the monocytes should preferably be determined using human IL-6 ELISA. The proficiency test is evaluated qualitatively. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices In vitro procedure Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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November 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - pyrogenic monocyte activation test (Ph. EP 2.6.30)
Parameters (qualitative): monocyte activation, IL-6 Article Number: 2011287 |
November 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbial count by flow cytometry
Parameters (quantitative): number of living, bacteria cells [cells/ml] Article Number: 2011340 Description: Determination of the number of living bacterial cells in liquid matrix using flow cytometry Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing food and feed food matrices (other) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 New proficiency testing |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbial count by flow cytometry
Article Number: 2011340 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1
Parameters (quantitative): Aerobic total count 36 °C (plate technique) [cfu/ml], Aerobic total count 20 °C (plate technique) [cfu/ml], Aerobic total count 36 °C (membrane filtration) [cfu/10 ml], Aerobic total count 20 °C /membrane filtration) [cfu/10 ml] Article Number: 2011296 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the counting of viable microorganisms (total microbial count) according to ISO 23500. Other methods for water quality according to e.g. ISO 6222, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1
Article Number: 2011296 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 2
Parameters (quantitative): Ps. aeruginosa Article Number: 2011297 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 16266, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 2 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 2
Article Number: 2011297 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 3
Parameters (quantitative): E.coli, Coliforms Article Number: 2011298 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the enumeration of E. coli and coliform bacteria. Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 9308, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 3
Article Number: 2011298 |
April 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of endoscopes
Parameters (qualitative): identification of germs Parameters (quantitative): aerobic total count [cfu/endoscope channel] Article Number: 2010567 Description: enumeration and identification of microorganisms; hospital hygiene Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. risk group 1 |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of endoscopes
Parameters (qualitative): identification of germs Article Number: 2010567 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 1
Parameters (quantitative): aerobic total count 36°C [cfu/ml] Article Number: 2011293 Description: Proficiency test series on water quality in dental units. This part deals with the counting of viable microorganisms (total microbial count). Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 6222, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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