This is to inform all registered participants to the 2023 RITM EQA for SARS-COV-2 detection by Real-Time PCR that this event will be pushing through this November 2023, in spite of Institutional-level logistical challenges. The Institute remains firm in its commitment to implementing the COVID-19 Molecular Laboratory Quality Assurance Program, according to DM 2021-0332. As continue reading : ADVISORY ON THE 2023 RITM EQA PROFICIENCY TESTING PANEL DISPATCH FOR SARS-COV-2 DETECTION BY REAL-TIME PCR

Participants of the RIM NEQAS are advised to await for the official announcement of the registration dates and schedule of shipment of panels for the following programs: Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Parasitology, Transfusion Transmissible Infections and SARS CoV 2. The announcement shall be posted on our official website (https://ritm.gov.ph) and social media sites (https://www.facebook.com/ritmneqas/). Registration to the continue reading : ADVISORY ON THE 2023 NEQAS REGISTRATION AND SHIPMENT SCHEDULE FOR BACTERIOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY, TRANSFUSION TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS, AND SARS CoV-2

The ARSP Accreditation is granted to aerobic bacteriology laboratories that maintains suitable performance standards. The laboratory applying for ARSP Accreditation shall undergo and is required to pass two (2) phases to be granted accreditation. Proficiency Test: The applicant laboratory shall receive from ARSRL-RITM unknown bacterial isolates for identification and susceptibility testing. Worksheets shall be provided continue reading : ARSP will be accepting applicants for ARSP Accreditation 2023-2024 cycle from June 15 – August 31, 2023

All clinical laboratories/blood service facilities participating in the RITM NEQAS are advised to await for the official registration opening date of the 2023 NEQAS events for following programs: Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Parasitology and Transfusion Transmissible Infections. Registration for the said programs will only be coursed through the online registration portal (http://apps.ritm gov.ph/negas/) and that any walk-in continue reading : NEQAS ADVISORY: 2023 NEQAS Registration Status Update

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine hereby invites all interested parties to bid for the sale of one (1) lot of Equipment for cash to the highest bidder as per attached list. Minimum Bid Price: P 630,482.51 Interested parties may inspect the units and secure bid form from Ms. Juvy L. Leyesa, Materials Management Department, continue reading : NOTICE OF SALE: EQUIPMENT

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine hereby invites all interested parties to bid for the sale of one (1) lot of Equipment for cash to the highest bidder as per attached list. Minimum Bid Price: P 630,482.51 Interested parties may inspect the units and secure bid form from Ms. Juvy L. Leyesa, Materials Management Department, continue reading : NOTICE OF SALE: EQUIPMENT

As of 12 January 2023 Mpox Testing at RITM: Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The laboratory testing for all sample referrals for Mpox is done by the RITM-Special Pathogens Laboratory using an optimized commercial PCR Assay. Specimen may be submitted to RITM through the RITM Specimen Receiving Area continue reading : SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR MPOX PCR TESTING

All are advised that the Anti-Rabies titer testing shall be temporarily unavailable until further notice, due to challenges in stocks of the testing kits. We shall revert immediately to the original testing schedule as soon as stocks are replenished. For further inquiries and clarifications, please communicate with the RITM Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL) through this continue reading : TEMPORARY UNAVAILABILITY OF ANTI-RABIES TITER TESTING IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE (RITM)

All clinical laboratories/facilities participating in the 2022 RITM NEQAS are advised on the upcoming test event and shipment schedule of the Proficiency Test (PT) panels for Batches 7 to 13 of the Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycobacteriology programs. *Culture: Test Event Closing Date- April 21, 2023 Participating laboratories shall receive an e-mail notification starting today, through continue reading : NEQAS ADVISORY: UPDATES ON THE 2022 NEQAS SHIPMENT AND TEST EVENT SCHEDULE (BATCHES 7 TO 13)

Interested applicants must submit the following documents: 1. Letter of application 2. Updated Curriculum Vitae with passport size picture 3. Certified True Copy of Medical Diploma 4. Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records (Pre-med and Medicine) 5. Certified True Copy of PRC Board Rating, PRC Certificate and valid PRC ID 6. Photocopy of Certificate continue reading : The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine – Medical Department Infectious Diseases section is now accepting applicants for its Adult Infectious Diseases 2023 Fellowship Training Program.