Antiphospholipid Antibodies

Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Anticardiolipin and Anti-Beta 2-Glycoprotein 1 antibodies (IgG, IgA and IgM)

Catalogue Number

17020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

8

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Serum

Sample volume

500uL

Schedule

Monthly: February to May and July to October

Measurand/Test

Cardiolipin IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies (aCL Abs), B2 Glycoprotein 1 IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies (b2GP1 Abs)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 1

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 1: Sysmex XE, XT, XS, XN, XN-L series, Mindray BC 5000/ 6000 series

Catalogue Number

11010102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neuts, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso, Immature Gran

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 2

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 2: Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000, 3200/Ruby, 3500, 3700, 4000/Sapphire, Alinity hq

 

Catalogue Number

11020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neut/Gran, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 3

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 3: Beckman Coulter AcT 5 diff, Horiba ABX Pentra

Catalogue Number

11030102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neuts, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 4

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 4: Siemens ADVIA 120/2120

 

Catalogue Number

11040102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neuts, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso, LUC

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 5

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 5: Beckman Coulter Dxh 500 series

What's new

New

Catalogue Number

11610102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neuts, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Automated Differential – Option 7

Material is provided to assess the white cell count and 5-part differential from automated instruments.

Option 7: Beckman Coulter HMX, LH series, Unicel DxH Series and DxH 690t

Catalogue Number

11050102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2.0-3.5mL

Schedule

March, June, August, November

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential; WCC, Neut/Gran, Immature Gran, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

If the instrument, series or manufacturer used is not listed in any of the options, please contact us prior to enrolment.


Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

B Cell Subsets

Material is supplied to quantitate B Cell Lymphocyte Subsets, specifically those related to Memory B Cell testing. The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 48 hours of dispatch. As such this program is only available to a limited number of destinations outside Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Please contact Customer Service Team if you are outside these areas.

Catalogue Number

17390102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood

Sample volume

1.3 mL

Schedule

May, September

Measurand/Test

B Cells of the following subtypes (percentage of PBLs and B Cells): memory B cells, naïve B Cells, marginal zone B Cells, transitional B Cells, switched memory B cells, CD21low cells.

Storage and Handling

Samples must be tested within 24 hours of receipt. Store at room temperature (18-24°C ) until processing.

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

B-Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Catalogue Number

15060102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), N-terminal Prohormone B-type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-pro BNP)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Bacterial Serotyping

Catalogue Number

12010102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

6

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, July

Measurand/Test

Serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Bacterial Specimen Module

Catalogue Number

22020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

Up to 4

Sample Type

Simulated clinical sample containing inactivated or attenuated bacterial SSBA or related organisms

Sample volume

1 mL

Schedule

August, October

Measurand/Test

Bacterial SSBA

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Additional Comments

Available free of charge to Australian public health laboratories that require the capability to test for SSBA, other potential agents and communicable disease threats and to approved private laboratories and international laboratories for a fee that reflects the cost of the modules’ production.


Product details last updated on April 17, 2024

Bacteriology: Blood Culture Isolates

Catalogue Number

12020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, April, July, October

Measurand/Test

Blood Culture Isolates

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023