Catalogue Number

19160102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Sample Type

EDTA whole blood and red cells

Sample volume

4mL and 2mL

Schedule

February, March, June, August, October, November

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

19140102

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

Phenotyping (Rh/ K antigens only)

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

17330102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

8

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

500uL

Schedule

February, March, May, June, July, August, September, November

Measurand/Test

Mast Cell Tryptase (Trypt)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15560102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

ACTH, Alpha-fetoprotein, Beta-2-Microglobulin, Calcitonin, CEA, CA125, CA15-3, CA19-9, Gastrin, HCG, HE4 (Human Epididymis Protein 4), Free PSA, NSE, Total PSA, Prolactin, Thyroglobulin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

17340102

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

Islet cell antibodies (ICA); Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase antibodies (GAD); Insulinoma-associated-2 autoantibodies (IA2 antibodies), Znt8

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

15770102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Exhaled air

Schedule

May, July, October

Measurand/Test

C-14 Urea

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Additional Comments

This program is designed to assess Carbon-14 Urea Breath Testing. Not suitable to assess Carbon-13 Urea Breath Testing.

Catalogue Number

15570102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Urine Amylase

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

12190102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

March, June, September, November

Measurand/Test

Leukocyte esterase, Blood, Glucose, Protein, Nitrite, Ascorbic acid, pH, Bilirubin

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.

Catalogue Number

15600102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

hCG (Qualitative)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

15610102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Qualitative and Quantitative Drug Testing, Creatinine

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Catalogue Number

13280102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

1

Cases/samples per survey

10

Sample Type

Stained sections are provided as virtual microscope slide images in the myQAP portal. USBs can be purchased separately.

Schedule

August

Measurand/Test

Urological Histopathology

Catalogue Number

20400102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Serum/plasma

Sample volume

0.35mL

Schedule

February, July

Measurand/Test

Varicella zoster 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