Expression of interest for the UK NEQAS SARS-CoV-2 Antigen External Quality Assessment (EQA)UK NEQAS for Microbiology is planning to run an EQA for institutions testing for SARS-CoV-2 Antigen.A first pilot studies is being planned at the moment and likely to be dispatched in the next few weeks. If you are interested to participate, please fill the questionnaire below as part of your registration process.The first pilot is going to be free of charge to those who have expressed interest.If you have any queries related to the SARS-CoV-2 Antigen EQA, please contact us by email at: organiser@ukneqas.micro.org.uk stating SARS-CoV-2 Antigen EQAIntroductionThe purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information from potential participants to help us with the following;Registration processTo have a better understanding on the antigen testing methods used in different settingsTo understand the limitations of the testing kitsTo understand the limitations for the end usersTo help plan the specimen types for future distributionsAll collected information is strictly confidential and used only for analysis purposes. A survey report will be sent to the participants after all data analysis processes are completed. I am:*a new participantan existing participant Laboratory ID: Is your institution accredited?YesNo To what standards is your institution accredited? (eg. ISO15189) TitleMsMrsMrProfDr Forename:* Surname:* Position (e.g. Medical Consultant, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Trainee): Department:* Organisation/Hospital:* Correspondence Address Street:* Town/City:* Postcode:* Telephone:* Primary Email:* 1. What best describes your work environment?Clinical laboratoryOther type of laboratory Point of care setting in a healthcare facilityTesting public in the communityTesting staff in an organisationOther - please specify Please state your laboratory speciality: 2. Which of the following specimen management measures is/are included in the documented procedures for your COVID 19 antigen testing? (please tick where appropriate)Specimen collectionSpecimen identificationSpecimen transportationSpecimen receptionSpecimen storageTest requirements 3. What type of device do you use for Antigen testing?Lateral flow devicesLumiraDxOther - please specify 4. What controls (if any) are included with your kit?Positive controlNegative controlBothNoneOther - please specify: 5. What is the name (brand) of the kit used?6. Please specify the following as per your kit insert Sensitivity Specificity Limit of Detection (LOD). (please specify including units e.g TCID50/mL etc) 7. Does your kit involve a preparation step of your specimens before testing?YesNo What volume of reagent is required? Please specify : in mL 8. Do you use more than one method/kit ?YesNo Please state all other method/kits used? 9. Do you have the following facilities for preparing and testing your specimens (please tick where appropriate)Safety cabinetsFacilities to prepare your specimens (benches)Facilities to dispense any reagents required for testing (pipettes)Storage facility at 4°CStorage facility at -20°CWaste disposal facilitiesNone of the above - please specify 10. Have staff performing the tests received adequate training on testing and interpreting SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests results.YesNo 11. How long does it take to prepare each specimen (Please specify in minutes) 12. How long does it take to obtain a result?(Please specify in minutes) 13. Which of the following post-examination procedures is/are adopted? (please tick where appropriate)Result interpretation for reportingResult counter-checking by another personResult authorization by designated personDesignated reporting formatRetention of raw dataRetention of a copy of the report (electronic or hard copy)Specimen retention policyReporting of urgent resultsPlease submit online no later than 22nd January 2021. Please enter the security code:SubmitReset