Chemical Pathology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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