Haematology
Haematology is the discipline of pathology which deals with diseases which affect the blood such as anaemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and clotting or bleeding disorders. The RCPAQAP Haematology EQA programs cover a wide range of tests used in laboratory haematology.
Apixaban (Anti Xa)
Lyophilised plasma – 1 mL provided to assess Apixaban (Anti Xa) measurements
Frequency / Number of samples
2 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Apixaban (Anti Xa)
Automated Differential
Stabilised whole blood – 2.5 mL to 3 mL provided to assess the white cell differential from 3-part of 5-part differential from automated instruments.
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Instrument-specific material for automated differential counts
Blood Film Differential count
Peripheral Blood Film provided to assess the capabilities to perform a manual white cell differential
Frequency / Number of samples
12 surveys / 1 sample per survey
Tests
Blood Film Differential Count
Bone Marrow Morphology
Virtual images of peripheral blood and bone marrow / trephine provided to assess the capabilities of describing and diagnosing bone marrow morphology.
Frequency / Number of samples
2 surveys / 1 cases per survey
Tests
Description & Diagnostic Interpretation of peripheral blood films, Bone Marrow aspirate and Trephine sections
CD34+
Stabilised whole blood – ~0.6 mL provided to assess CD34+
Frequency / Number of samples
3 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
WCC, %, Total CD34/uL
Coagulation Factors II, V, VII, X, XI and XII
Lyophilised plasma – 1 mL provided to assess Factor II/ V / VII / X / XI / XII measurements
Frequency / Number of samples
3 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Factor II, Factor V, Factor VII, Factor X, Factor XI, Factor XII
Coagulation Factors VIII and IX
Lyophilised plasma – 1 mL provided to assess Factor VIII / IX measurements
Frequency / Number of samples
6 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Factor VIII, Factor IX
D-Dimer Automated
Stabilised Liquid – 1 mL provided to assess D-Dimer on automated techniques
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
D-Dimer – fully quantitative
D-Dimer Semi-quantitative
Lyophilised plasma – 0.5 mL provided to assess D-Dimer on semi quantitative / qualitative methods.
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
D-Dimer – semi quantitative / qualitative
Dabigatran (Direct Thrombin Inhibitor)
Lyophilised plasma – 1 mL provided to assess Dabigatran (Direct Thrombin Inhibitor) measurements
Frequency / Number of samples
2 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Dabigatran (Direct Thrombin Inhibitor)
ESR – Module 1 & 2
Stabilised whole blood – 2 to 5 mL provided to assess ESR
Frequency / Number of samples
4 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Method specific material for ESR testing
Factor XIII
Lyophilised plasma – 1 mL provided to assess Factor XIII measurements
Frequency / Number of samples
2 surveys / 2 samples per survey
Tests
Factor XIII
