Parasitology Proficiency Testing Program
Parasitology PT Program
Parasitology PT Program
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Introduction
The purpose of the New York State Proficiency Testing Program in the category of Parasitology is to monitor the performance of applicant laboratories in detecting and identifying parasites in fecal emulsions, fecal smears, and blood films. Parasites are important etiologic agents which cause a wide range of clinical infections. Their diagnosis in clinical samples requires specialized knowledge and techniques. The Parasitic Diseases Lab of the NYSDOH serves as a reference center for parasite identification; evaluates through a Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) those laboratories requesting a permit for examination of clinical specimens; and provides workshops to update PTP participating labs. There are >230 licensed labs in Parasitology.
Categories
Parasitology General: Laboratories that examine patient feces, blood, urine, or swabs for parasites hold a permit for this subcategory.
- General Critiques, February 2008 (PDF -- 1.4M)
- General Archived Critiques
Parasitology Blood Borne Parasites Only: Laboratories that examine patient blood for parasites hold a permit for this subcategory.
- BBPO Critiques, February 2008 (PDF -- 41k)
- BBPO Archived Critiques