13 Apr 2026
Microcoat announces the 14th Monocyte-Activation Test Proficiency Test Program
Registration for the 14th MAT Proficiency Test Program is open from 20 April to 26 June 2026.
Microcoat announces the 14th Monocyte-Activation Test (MAT) Proficiency Test Program.
Microcoat offers quality assurance to all laboratories working with the Monocyte Activation Test. Based on our expertise, we provide frequent audits of MAT test proficiency. The Proficiency Test Program (PTP) confidentially verifies working procedures as well as method and report validation, identifies trends and potential training needs – and adds value to your internal quality assurance.
Your benefits
Check and validate your analysis techniques
Verify the conformity of your procedures with Pharmacopoeia requirements
Control and correct possible drift in procedural compliance
Verify your laboratory’s ability to recover the correct level of contamination
Compare your results with those of other laboratories and other MAT methods
How it works
After successful registration, each participant receives one blind, contaminated sample. Results are submitted by email to ptp@microcoat.de, and the final report is distributed by email.
Timeline
20 April – 26 June 2026 – Registration
29 June – 31 July 2026 – Sample distribution
until 9 October 2026 – Provision of results
until 30 October 2026 – Distribution of the final report
To register, contact us at ptp@microcoat.de.