Chemical Pathology

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

Catalogue Number

15730102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Amniotic Fluid

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

Quarterly

Measurand/Test

Foetal Fibronectin

Storage and Handling

Upon receipt, store samples at -20°C

Catalogue Number

15240102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

24

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised serum and matching diluent

Sample volume

5mL

Schedule

Twice/month

Measurand/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) | 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°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.

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, 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

Catalogue Number

15580102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

12

Cases/samples per survey

1

Sample Type

Lyophilised urine

Sample volume

10mL

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Catalogue Number

15270102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Fresh frozen serum

Sample volume

3mL

Schedule

July

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.