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.
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Catalogue Number
15010102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Aqueous bovine serum albuminSample volume
3mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
Ethanol, AmmoniaStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
B-Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Catalogue Number
15060102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/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°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Bile Acids
Catalogue Number
15030102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
2mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
Total Bile AcidsStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Blood Gases
Catalogue Number
15040102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrixSample volume
2.5mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
pH, Potassium, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Chloride, Urea, pO2, Glucose, Creatinine, Sodium, LactateStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Blood Gases: CO-oximetry
Catalogue Number
15050102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised bovine haemoglobinSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
Haemoglobin, Oxyhaemoglobin, Carboxyhaemoglobin, MethaemoglobinStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°C and protect from direct lightProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Body Fluids
Catalogue Number
15070102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Diluted serumSample volume
3mLSchedule
BimonthlyMeasurand/Test
Albumin, Amylase, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Glucose, Lactate, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Osmolality, pH, Protein (total), Triglycerides, Urate, Urea, CA19-9, CEAStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on September 1, 2023
C Reactive Protein
Catalogue Number
15080102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
0.5mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
C-Reactive ProteinStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Calprotectin
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Catalogue Number
15780102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
3Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised faecal sampleSample volume
0.5 mLSchedule
June, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Calprotectin, ElastaseStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CDangerous Goods (UN3373)
This survey material was packed in compliance with IATA PI.650 for Biological Substance Category B, UN 3373Product details last updated on May 22, 2023
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
15090102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serum and matching diluentSample volume
5mLSchedule
BimonthlyMeasurand/Test
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), Troponin T (Semi-Qualitative, Roche Cardiac Reader only), Troponin T (Qualitative) | Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, 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°CAdditional Comments
This program is only available to participants outside Australia and New Zealand
Product details last updated on May 24, 2023
Condensed Blood Gases
Catalogue Number
15750102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrixSample volume
2.5mLSchedule
BimonthlyMeasurand/Test
pH, Potassium, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Chloride, Urea, pO2, Glucose, Creatinine, Sodium, LactateStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Condensed General Serum Chemistry (Overseas Participants only)
Material provided to assess performance across a range of routine chemical pathology assays including therapeutic drugs and endocrine
Catalogue Number
15100102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
12Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serum and matching diluentSample volume
5mLSchedule
MonthlyMeasurand/Test
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), Troponin T (Semi-Qualitative, Roche Cardiac Reader only), Troponin T (Qualitative) | Enzymes: ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, AST, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, GGT, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipase, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, 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°CAdditional 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 May 22, 2023
Condensed PoCT: Blood Gases
Designed to assess related methods available on i-STAT type analysers
Catalogue Number
15110102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrixSample volume
2.5mLSchedule
BimonthlyMeasurand/Test
pH, Sodium, Glucose, Ionised Calcium, pCO2, Potassium, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, pO2, Chloride, Lactate, Creatinine, TCO2, UreaStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023