Proficiency Testing/EQA / 2024 Surveys / New Programs Help Please log in to determine if you are eligible to purchase PT Programs. SARS-COV-2 MOLECULAR, 5 CHALLENGE - COVM Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Analyte Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments SARS-CoV-2 5 Three shipments per year Program Information Five 1.5-mL liquid simulated respiratory specimens Designed for molecular techniques Qualitative and quantitative reporting options available Whole genome with sequence targets across all assay platforms Shipping Schedule Shipment A: February 20 Shipment B: May 20 Shipment B: November 11 Guest Log in/Register