Your 2027 WSLH PT Guide for Respiratory Proficiency Testing
We know that right now, your laboratory is deep into the heavy demands of respiratory season. As we enter peak season, clinical laboratories are working tirelessly to manage increased testing volumes and deliver rapid, accurate results for patient care. Whether you are running high-throughput molecular multiplex panels, rapid point-of-care antigen tests, or targeted bacterial assays, quality assurance remains critical.
While your team manages the current seasonal influx, 2027 proficiency testing (PT) enrollment deadlines are approaching. To help you ensure your respiratory testing menu is fully covered for the coming year, here is a quick guide to WSLH PT’s 2027 respiratory offerings—including our newest standalone molecular module.
Molecular & Multiplex Testing
- NEW for 2027: SARS-CoV-2 Molecular (CM | Item PT06271):
Designed specifically for standalone molecular assays, this new module provides swabs with elution liquid for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 whole genome (3 shipments/year, 5 samples/shipment). - SARS/Viral Molecular (CM | Item PT06270 / Waived CMW | Item PT06280):
Swab-based molecular testing covering SARS-CoV-2 (whole genome), Influenza A/B, and RSV on multi-analyte or single-target platforms. - Respiratory Multiplex (RP | Item PT06240):
Comprehensive coverage for syndromic panels detecting 20+ viral and bacterial pathogens (including Influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae). - Bordetella by Molecular Methods (BOR | Item PT05054):
Targeted molecular detection for B. pertussis, B. parapertussis, and B. holmesii.
Rapid Antigen & Point-of-Care Testing
- SARS-CoV-2 / Flu Antigen Combo – Waived (CFW | Item PT06292):
Direct swab samples for dual-detection waived antigen combo kits. - SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (CV | Item PT06288 / Waived CVW | Item PT06290):
Swab samples targeting the SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein for automated or rapid visual tests. - Viral Antigen (VA | Item PT06150 / Waived VCW | Item PT06170):
Liquid samples covering Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and Adenovirus for rapid lateral-flow and molecular test kits. - Group A Strep (Rapid Strep SA | Item PT05110 / Waived WS | Item PT05130):
Reliable quality assessment for rapid throat swab antigen and waived molecular testing.
Targeted Bacterial & Serology Assays
- Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen (BA | Item PT05000):
Liquid samples for urine and CSF rapid antigen detection methods (e.g., BinaxNOW). - Legionella Antigen (LGA | Item PT05440):
Urine antigen detection for Legionella. - Mycoplasma Antibody (MP | Item PT04300):
Liquid serum samples for Mycoplasma pneumoniae serology testing.
Enrolling in Proficiency Testing for 2027
Let us help you get 2027 sorted so you can get back to what matters most right now: this season’s patients. Review the full 2027 Product Catalog today to learn more. To get started, request a quote online and attach a copy of your current PT menu. You may also copy and paste these products in the manual entry field of the Request a Quote form.
If you are a current customer, you can add these products to your emailed 2027 Re-Enrollment quote as part of your review before signing and submitting to ptenrollment@slh.wisc.edu.
Questions? Contact the WSLH PT team at ptservice@slh.wisc.edu, or by calling (800) 462-5261.
