I received my proficiency survey for rotavirus. Do I handle the survey sample as a patient specimen or as a control specimen?

Proficiency specimens do not perform as patient samples in assays, such as ImmunoCard STAT!^® Rotavirus or Premier™ Rotaclone. However, testing such samples as you would the external rotavirus control reagents can help you obtain the correct results. If you have any questions on how proficiency samples are best tested using Meridian assays, contact Technical Support at 800-343-3858.