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)
3Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Diluted serumSample volume
3mLSchedule
February, July, NovemberMeasurand/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 August 20, 2024
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
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 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
15320102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
1Schedule
BimonthlyAdditional Comments
Enrolment is only available for an individual person. 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 August 28, 2024
Chromogranin A and Copeptin
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Catalogue Number
15850102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
3Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised plasmaSample volume
1mLSchedule
March, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Chromogranin A, Copeptin, Cystatin CStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct 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
15090102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Lyophilised serum and matching diluentSample volume
3mLSchedule
BimonthlyMeasurand/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°CAdditional 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
15750102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Aqueous bovine albumin buffered matrixSample volume
2.5mLSchedule
February, March, April, June, August, SeptemberMeasurand/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 August 21, 2024