Monkeypox Specimen Collection

Monkeypox is an infection caused by the monkeypox virus. Often linked to smallpox and chickenpox, the monkeypox infection demonstrates similar but milder symptoms than the aforementioned viral infections. Given the similarities of symptoms among them, specimen collection becomes crucial for the confirmatory testing of monkeypox.  In this video, watch how a skin lesion is collected continue reading : Monkeypox Specimen Collection

ARSP is now accepting applicants for ARSP Accreditation 2022-2023 cycle from June 01-August 31, 2022

The ARSP Accreditation is the evaluation process conducted by the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory (ARSRL) of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) to ensure quality of the processes and results from hospital laboratories. The institution applying for ARSP Accreditation shall undergo and is required to pass two (2) phases for successful accreditation. Proficiency continue reading : ARSP is now accepting applicants for ARSP Accreditation 2022-2023 cycle from June 01-August 31, 2022

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 Unserviceable Equipment for cash to the highest bidder as per attached list. Minimum Bid Price: P 199,597.10 Interested parties may inspect the units and secure bid form from Ms. Juvy L. Leyesa, Materials Management continue reading : NOTICE OF SALE: EQUIPMENT

ORIENTATION ON THE ONLINE REGISTRATION TO THE 2022 CYCLE OF THE RITM NATIONAL EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SCHEME (RITM NEQAS)

We are inviting you to attend the Orientation on the Online Registration to the 2022 Cycle of the RITM National External Quality Assessment Scheme (RITM NEQAS) on 18 April 2022 (Monday) from 9:00 AM to 10: 00 AM. Below are the zoom log-in credentials, for your reference. Meeting Credentials Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81666445782?pwd=NHpWbHZqem9SZjgxNjVWVTNxT2tzUT09 Meeting ID: 816 6644 5782 continue reading : ORIENTATION ON THE ONLINE REGISTRATION TO THE 2022 CYCLE OF THE RITM NATIONAL EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SCHEME (RITM NEQAS)

ADVISORY TO ALL SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS OF COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST KITS,* ANTIBODY TESTS (EQUIPMENT-BASED, ELISA/CLIA) AT STAGES 1 AND 2 OF APPLICATION FOR PRODUCT EVALUATION

All suppliers, distributors of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits (non-self administered), Antibody tests (equipment-based, ELISA/CLIA) at stages 1 and 2 of their application for product evaluation are hereby advised to update their applications if they already have independent evaluations to facilitate the Institute’s recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more…