Chemical Pathology

The RCPAQAP Chemical Pathology discipline programs are run in association with the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB) whose members provide expertise and assistance via specialised Advisory Committees. The Advisory Committees are involved in setting target values, providing expert opinion for reports, participant queries, and collecting and preparing quality assurance material.

Alcohol and Ammonia

Catalogue Number

15010102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine serum albumin

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Ethanol, Ammonia

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

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

Bile Acids

Catalogue Number

15030102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Total Bile Acids

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Blood Gases

Catalogue Number

15040102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrix

Sample volume

2.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

pH, Potassium, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Chloride, Urea, pO2, Glucose, Creatinine, Sodium, Lactate

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Blood Gases: CO-oximetry

Catalogue Number

15050102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised bovine haemoglobin

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Haemoglobin, Oxyhaemoglobin, Carboxyhaemoglobin, Methaemoglobin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Body Fluids

Catalogue Number

15070102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Diluted serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

February, July, November

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Amylase, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Glucose, Lactate, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Osmolality, pH, Protein (total), Triglycerides, Urate, Urea, CA19-9, CEA

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

C Reactive Protein

Catalogue Number

15080102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

C-Reactive Protein

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Calprotectin

Catalogue Number

15780102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised faecal sample

Sample volume

0.5 mL

Schedule

June, August, October

Measurand/Test

Calprotectin, Elastase

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

Product details last updated on January 25, 2024

Chemical Pathology Case Study

The Chemical Pathology Case Study Program is designed to comment on patient biochemistry results. A set of patient results is provided to participants. Participants are asked to provide comments they would typically add to the report or give verbally

Catalogue Number

15320101

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

1

Schedule

Bimonthly

Additional Comments

Samples are not issued with this program. Please log a New Participant Number Request in the myQAP portal to setup an “Individual” Participant number.


Product details last updated on October 4, 2024

Chromogranin A and Copeptin

What's new

New for 2025

Catalogue Number

15850102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

March, July, October

Measurand/Test

Chromogranin A, Copeptin, Cystatin C

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Compact Serum Chemistry (for Overseas Participants only)

Material provided to assess performance across a range of routine chemical pathology assays including therapeutic drugs and endocrine.

Catalogue Number

15090102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum and matching diluent

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Glycated Albumin, Bicarbonate, Bilirubin-Total, Bilirubin-Conjugated, Icterus (Quantitative), Icterus, (Qualitative), Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Fructosamine, Glucose, Lactate, Lithium, Magnesium, Osmolality, Phosphate (Inorganic), Potassium, Protein (Total), Sodium, Urate, Urea, Troponin I (Quantitative), Troponin T (Quantitative) | Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin saturation, Ferritin | Lipids: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride | Endocrine: Cortisol, Thyroxine, Free T4, TSH, Total T3, Free T3, hCG (Quantitative), hCG (Qualitative) | Drugs: Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Paracetamol, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin, Salicylate, Theophylline, Valproate, Gentamicin, Vancomycin.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

This program is only available to participants outside Australia and New Zealand


Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Condensed Blood Gases (for overseas participants only)

Catalogue Number

15750102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrix

Sample volume

2.5mL

Schedule

February, March, April, June, August, September

Measurand/Test

pH, Potassium, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Chloride, Urea, pO2, Glucose, Creatinine, Sodium, Lactate

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 21, 2024

Condensed General Serum Chemistry (for overseas participants only)

Material provided to assess performance across a range of routine chemical pathology assays including therapeutic drugs and endocrine

Catalogue Number

15100102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum and matching diluent

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Glycated Albumin, Bicarbonate, Bilirubin-Total, Bilirubin-Conjugated, Icterus (Quantitative), Icterus, (Qualitative), Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Fructosamine, Glucose, Lactate, Lithium, Magnesium, Osmolality, Phosphate (Inorganic), Potassium, Protein (Total), Sodium, Urate, Urea, Troponin I (Quantitative), Troponin T (Quantitative) | Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin saturation, Ferritin | Lipids: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride | Endocrine: Cortisol, Thyroxine, Free T4, TSH, Total T3, Free T3, hCG (Quantitative), hCG (Qualitative) | Drugs: Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Paracetamol, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin, Salicylate, Theophylline, Valproate, Gentamicin, Vancomycin.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Troponin T (semi-qualitative) on Roche Instruments. Participants using the Roche Cardiac Reader should enrol in the General Serum Chemistry Program. Participants using Roche Cobas h232 instruments should enrol in the PoCT Troponin Program. This is due to the different cut-offs, standardisation and units for these 2 instruments


Product details last updated on August 21, 2024

Condensed PoCT: Blood Gases

Designed to assess related methods available on i-STAT type analysers

Catalogue Number

15110102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrix

Sample volume

2.5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

pH, Sodium, Glucose, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Potassium, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, pO2, Chloride, Lactate, Creatinine, TCO2, Urea

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Condensed PoCT: Troponin

Material provided for assessment of Troponin T and I and Total HCG on PoC devices

Catalogue Number

15120102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February, March, April, June, August, September

Measurand/Test

Troponin I, Troponin T (semi-quantitative e.g. h232), Total HCG

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on January 18, 2024

CSF: Chemistry

Catalogue Number

15140102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised CSF

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Total Protein, Immunoglobulin G, Glucose, Lactate, Albumin, Xanthochromia Screen – Haemoglobin (absorbance & qualitative), Xanthochromia Screen – Bilirubin (absorbance, concentration & qualitative)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

CSF: Oligoclonal Bands

Catalogue Number

15150102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised CSF and matching serum

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Oligoclonal Banding (CSF), Oligoclonal Banding (serum), Beta-Trace Protein, Beta-Trace Protein (Quantitative), Beta-2 Transferrin, Interpretive Comment

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Disaccharidases

Change to program in 2024. Sample type is now Lypohilised pooled homogenate and shipment will be declared as UN3373 Dangerous Good

Catalogue Number

15670102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lypohilised pooled homogenate

Sample volume

0.5ml

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Total Protein, Lactase, Maltase, Suchrase

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, UN3373

Product details last updated on February 2, 2024

Dried Blood Spot

Samples provided to assess inborn errors of metabolism

Catalogue Number

15160102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

3 samples (6 spots)

Sample Type

Whole blood - dried

Sample volume

75uL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

17-Hydroxy-Progesterone (17-OHP), Phenylalanine, Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT), TSH, Tyrosine, Androstenedione, Cortisol, 21-deoxycortisol, 11-deoxycortisol, Clinical Evaluation Component, Citrulline, Methionine, C8-acylcarnitine, C3-acylcarnitine, Galactose

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Endocrine

Material provided to assess performance for a range of endocrine assays

Catalogue Number

15190102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

α Fetoprotein, CA-125, CEA, Ferritin, Folate, FSH, Growth Hormone, Homocysteine, hCG (Total), Insulin, LH, Prolactin, TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Vitamin B12, Macroprolactin, % post PEG precipitation

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on January 8, 2024

Endocrine: Angiotensin-converting Enzyme

Catalogue Number

15170102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

0.25mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Endocrine: Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Catalogue Number

15180102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Endocrine: Bone Markers

Catalogue Number

15690102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

P1NP, serum-Beta CTX

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Endocrine: Prostate Specific Antigen

Catalogue Number

15200102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Total PSA, Free PSA

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Endocrine: Red Cell Folate

Catalogue Number

15210102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Red Cell Folate

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Endocrine: Special

Material provided to assess performance for a range of endocrine assays

Catalogue Number

15220102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Aldosterone, Androstenedione, Cortisol, DHEA, DHEA Sulphate, 17 Hydroxyprogesterone, Oestradiol, Oestriol (unconjugated), Parathyroid Hormone, Progesterone, Renin, SHBG, Testosterone, Total T3, Total T4, Vitamin D3 (25 Hydroxy Vitamin D), Dihydrotestosterone, Active B12 (Holotranscobalamin), 11-Deoxycortisol, 21-Deoxycortisol

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on January 8, 2024

Faecal Occult Blood

Material provided to assess occult blood levels against assay cutoff

Catalogue Number

15230102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised human blood

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Faecal Occult Blood (Quantitative), Faecal Occult Blood (Qualitative)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

General Serum Chemistry

Material provided to assess performance across a range of routine chemical pathology assays including therapeutic drugs and endocrine.

Catalogue Number

15240102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

21

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum and matching diluent

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Twice/month

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Glycated Albumin, Bicarbonate, Bilirubin-Total, Bilirubin-Conjugated, Icterus (Quantitative), Icterus, (Qualitative), Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Fructosamine, Glucose, Lactate, Lithium, Magnesium, Osmolality, Phosphate (Inorganic), Potassium, Protein (Total), Sodium, Urate, Urea, Troponin I (Quantitative), Troponin T (Quantitative) | Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin saturation, Ferritin | Lipids: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride | Endocrine: Cortisol, Thyroxine, Free T4, TSH, Total T3, Free T3, hCG (Quantitative), hCG (Qualitative) | Drugs: Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Paracetamol, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin, Salicylate, Theophylline, Valproate, Gentamicin, Vancomycin.

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Troponin T (semi-qualitative) on Roche Instruments. Participants using the Roche Cardiac Reader should enrol in the General Serum Chemistry Program. Participants using Roche cobas h232 instruments should enrol in the PoCT Troponin Program. This is due to the different cut-offs, standardisation and units of these 2 instruments.


Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

General Urine Chemistry

Material provided to assess performance across a range of chemistry urine assays

Catalogue Number

15590102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Albumin, ACR, Calcium, Chloride, Cortisol, Cortisone, Creatinine, Free Deoxypyridinoline, Free Metanephrine, Free Normetanephrine, Free 3-Methoxytyramine, Glucose, hCG-Qualitative, hCG-Quantitative, Magnesium, N-Telopeptides, Osmolality, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Total Protein, Urate, Urea

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

General Urine Chemistry: Biogenic Amines

Material provided to assess biogenic amine measurements including metanephrines

Catalogue Number

15580102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Noradrenaline, 5HIAA, Adrenaline, Dopamine, HMMA, HVA, 3-Methoxytyramine, Metanephrine, Normetanephrine, Serotonin, Clinical Evaluation Component

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Urinary Free Metanephrine, Free Normetanephrine and Free 3-Methoxytyramine are included in the General Urine Chemistry material.


Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

HbA1c: Lyophilised

Catalogue Number

15250102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

0.2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

HbA1c

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

This program is not suitable for Abbott Afinion devices. Participants using the Abbott Afinion should enrol in the HbA1c Whole Blood program.


Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

HbA1c: Whole Blood

Catalogue Number

15650102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fresh EDTA whole blood

Sample volume

0.3mL

Schedule

February, July, November

Measurand/Test

HbA1c

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Suitable for all HbA1c assays and POC devices.

Only available to participants in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.


Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

i-SENS Glucose Meters

What's new

New for 2024

Catalogue Number

15820102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stabilised glucose solution

Sample volume

1 mL

Schedule

May, June, July, August, September, November

Measurand/Test

Glucose

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect them from direct light.

Additional Comments

This program is suitable for i-SENS POC devices used to test glucose


Product details last updated on March 27, 2024

i-SENS Ketone Meters

What's new

New for 2024

Catalogue Number

15830102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stabilised ketone solution

Sample volume

1 mL

Schedule

May, June, July, August, September, November

Measurand/Test

Ketones

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect them from direct light.

Additional Comments

This program is suitable for i-SENS POC devices used to test ketones


Product details last updated on March 27, 2024

IGF-1/C Peptide

Catalogue Number

15260102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

IGF-1, C Peptide, IGF-BP3

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Lactate Meters

What's new

New for 2024

Catalogue Number

15800102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lactate Solution

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

June, August, October, December

Measurand/Test

Lactate- Quantitative

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on September 5, 2023

Liquid Serum Chemistry (for Australian and NZ Participants only)

Material provided to assess performance of a range of chemistry and endocrine assays – fully commutable, sourced from haemochromatosis therapeutic venesections

Catalogue Number

15270102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fresh frozen serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

March, July, November

Measurand/Test

Albumin, Bicarbonate, Bilirubin – Total, Bilirubin – Conjugated ,Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Fructosamine, Glucose, Lactate, Magnesium, Osmolality, Phosphate(Inorganic), Potassium, Protein (Total), Sodium, Urate, Urea| Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation, Ferritin | Lipids: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride | Endocrine: Cortisol, DHEA Sulphate, DHT,Folate, FSH, Growth Hormone, LH, Oestradiol, Progesterone, Prolactin, P1NP, SHBG, s-βCTX, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Vitamin B12, Active B12 (Holotranscobalamin), Vitamin D3, TSH, Free T4, Free T3 | Calculated measurands: Anion Gap, Adjusted Calcium, eGFR, Free Androgen Index, Osmolar Gap, Globulins, Troponin (I and T), Prostate Specific Antigen, C-Reactive Protein, IgA, IgM, IgG, Procalcitonin, Thyroglobulin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C. Testing within 24-48 hours is recommended to reduce the risk of sample deterioration.

Additional Comments

This program is only available to participants in Australia and New Zealand.


Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Neonatal Bilirubin

Catalogue Number

15290102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Total Bilirubin, Conjugated Bilirubin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

On-Site Urine Toxicology Screening

Catalogue Number

15300102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Amphetamine Type Substances- Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Benzodiazepines, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates, Creatinine

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Oral Fluid Toxicology Screening

Catalogue Number

15310102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised non-human protein base

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

6-Acetylmorphine, Amphetamine Type Substances – Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates, Oxycodone

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Plasma Metanephrines

Catalogue Number

15330102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Metanephrine, Normetanephrine, 3-Methoxythyramine

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

PoCT: Blood Gases

Designed to assess related methods available on i-STAT type analysers

Catalogue Number

15350102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrix

Sample volume

2.5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

pH, Sodium, Glucose, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Potassium, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, , pO2, Chloride, Lactate, Creatinine, TCO2, Urea

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

PoCT: Troponin and HCG

Catalogue Number

15340102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Troponin I, Troponin T (semi-quantitative e.g. h232), Total HCG

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Additional Comments

Suitable for devices such as Abbott i-STAT and Roche cobas h232


Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Porphyrins: Faeces

Catalogue Number

15380102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Faeces

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Faecal Dry Weight, Faecal Total Porphyrin, Faecal Porphyrin Components

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Porphyrins: Patient Report Comments

A set of patient porphyrin results is provided to participants. Participants are asked to return comments they would typically add to a report or give verbally. This module is only available to participants who enrol in any of the main Porphyrin programs. There is no extra charge for participation.

Catalogue Number

15760102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

3

Cases/samples per survey

1

Schedule

February, May, September

Additional Comments

Samples are not issued with this program. The program is complimentary when enrolled in the Porphyrins Program to assist with clinical interpretation.


Product details last updated on September 5, 2023

Porphyrins: Plasma

Catalogue Number

15390102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Plasma Total Porphyrin, Plasma Porphyrin Components

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Porphyrins: Urine

Catalogue Number

15400102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Urine Total Porphyrin, Urine ALA, Quantitative Porphobilinogen, Urine Porphyrin Components, Qualitative Porphobilinogen

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Additional Comments

Discounted pricing option available for: Qualitative Porphobilinogen enrolment only


Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Porphyrins: Whole Blood

Catalogue Number

15370102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Whole Blood Total Porphyrin, Whole Blood Total Porphyrin Clinical Evaluation, Whole Blood Porphyrin Fractions

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Renal Calculi

Catalogue Number

15790102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Human Renal Calculi

Schedule

May, July, September, November

Measurand/Test

Qualitative and Quantitative Stone Composition

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature

Product details last updated on January 25, 2024

Salivary Cortisol

Catalogue Number

15460102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised non-human protein base

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Salivary Cortisol, Salivary Cortisone

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Serum Indices

Catalogue Number

15470102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Haemolysis, Icterus, Lipaemia

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Special Drugs

A range of therapeutic drugs and antibiotics provided

Catalogue Number

15510102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Amiodarone, Clozapine, Norclozapine, Methotrexate, Mycophenolate, Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Amikacin, Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin,

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Special Drugs: Anti-fungals

Catalogue Number

15700102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Itraconazole, Fluconazole, OH-Itraconazole, Posaconazole, Voriconazole, Flucytosine, Isavuconazole

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 31, 2023

Special Drugs: Beta-Lactams, Tuberculosis, and Other Drugs

Material provided to assess performance of a range of beta-lactams, tuberculosis and Other drugs

What's new

New for 2025

Catalogue Number

15840102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised sample

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Amoxycillin, Ciprofloxacin, Ampicillin, Ceftazidime, Flucloxacillin, Cefazolin, Cefepime, Linezolid, Piperacillin, Meropenem, Cefotaxime, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide, Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Busulfan

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 20, 2024

Special Drugs: Everolimus

Material provided to assess the performance of Everolimus assays

Catalogue Number

15810102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Everolimus

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on August 2, 2024

Special Drugs: Immunosuppressants

Material provided to assess performance of a range of immunosuppressant assays

Catalogue Number

15500102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 31, 2024

Special Drugs: Thiopurines

Catalogue Number

15710102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

6-TGN, 6-MMP

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Special Lipids

Material provided to assess a range of common and speciality lipid assays

Catalogue Number

15490102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein(a)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

StatStrip Glucose

Catalogue Number

15020102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stabilised Glucose Solution

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Glucose

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect from direct light.

Product details last updated on June 14, 2023

StatStrip Ketones

Catalogue Number

15660102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stabilised Glucose Solution

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Bimonthly

Measurand/Test

Ketones

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at room temperature and protect from direct light.

Product details last updated on June 14, 2023

Sweat Testing

Catalogue Number

15520102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Aqueous NaCl solution

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Chloride, Chloride interpretation

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on September 1, 2023

Trace Elements: Serum

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

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Trace Elements: Urine

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

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Trace Elements: Whole Blood

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

Product details last updated on October 18, 2023

Tumour Markers

Material provided to assess common tumour marker assays

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

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Urea Breath Test

EQA program for non-invasive diagnostic testing for Helicobacter pylori infection.

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.


Product details last updated on November 20, 2023

Urine Amylase

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

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Urine Pregnancy

Not suitable for the Abbott TestPack Plus HCG device

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

Product details last updated on September 18, 2024

Urine Toxicology

Authentic urine samples provided to assess detection of a variety of drugs of abuse

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

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Vitamin C

Catalogue Number

15620102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Vitamin C

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C and protect from direct light

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Vitamins: Serum

Catalogue Number

15640102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, Total Carotenoids, Serum Vitamin B6, Methylmalonic acid (MMA)

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023

Vitamins: Whole Blood

Catalogue Number

15630102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised whole blood

Sample volume

4mL

Schedule

Monthly

Measurand/Test

Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C

Product details last updated on May 22, 2023