Catalogue Number

17310102

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

Thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb), Thyroid microsome antibodies (TPO), Thyroid receptor antibodies (TRAb), Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

17320102

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

Gastric Parietal Cell antibodies (APC), Smooth Muscle antibodies (SMA), F-Actin antibodies (F-actin), Mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), Liver/Kidney Microsome antibodies (LKM), Intrinsic Factor antibodies (Blocking antibody) (IF)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

20200102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Serum/plasma

Sample volume

0.6mL

Schedule

February, May, August, October

Measurand/Test

Toxoplasmosis Avidity; IgA; IgG; IgM; Total Antibody

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Dangerous Goods (UN3373)

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

Catalogue Number

23250102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Interphase nuclei (bone marrow)

Sample volume

Two slides provided in each case

Schedule

September

Measurand/Test

Molecular/cytogenetic testing for TP53 deletion in 17p13.1.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature or according to your standard operating procedure

Additional Comments

Available to order in myQAP under the Haematology Discipline

Catalogue Number

15540102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Frozen bovine serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Aluminium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lithium, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Selenium, Thallium, Vanadium, Zinc

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

15550102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Frozen human urine

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Thallium, Vanadium, Zinc

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

15530102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Frozen human blood

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Arsenic, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Selenium, Thallium, Zinc

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

19090102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood

Sample volume

4mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

Antibody identification

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19100102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood

Sample volume

4mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

Antibody screen

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19110102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood and red cells

Sample volume

4mL and 2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

Blood grouping

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19120102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

3

Sample Type

1 EDTA Whole Blood, 2 red cells donor units

Sample volume

4mL + 2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

Crossmatching / Compatibility Testing

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.

Catalogue Number

19130102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

EDTA red cells

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

Measurand/Test

DAT

Storage and Handling

Store samples at 2-8°C. RCPAQAP Transfusion samples must be tested within five (5) days of receipt because they are liable to haemolysis on prolonged storage. Some degree of haemolysis can be expected in the survey material, however based on historical records, there has been no negative effect in performance for participants reporting results on mild to moderately haemolysed survey samples. A haemolysis index diagram is provided.