Haematology

Catalogue Number

11220102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

1mL

Measurand/Test

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria - PNH Testing

Storage and Handling

The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 3–4 days of dispatch.

Additional Comments

The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 3–4 days of dispatch. As such this program is only available to a limited number of destinations outside Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Please contact Customer Service at customer.service@rcpaqap.com.au if you are outside these areas. Schedules are dependent on patients availability. Notification will be sent by email on the day of dispatch.

Catalogue Number

11310102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

1.5mL

Schedule

Bimonthly, commencing in February 2022

Measurand/Test

White Blood Cells (WBC); Red Blood Cells(RBC); Haemoglobin (Hb); Haematocrit (HCT) ; Mean Cell Volume (MCV); Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH); Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC); Red Cell Distribution Width - CV (RDW-CV); Platelet (PLT); Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt

Additional Comments

This program is only available to participants in Australia and New Zealand

Catalogue Number

11330102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

2mL

Schedule

March, June, September and December

Measurand/Test

WBC Differential Neut/Gran, Lymph, Mono, Eos, Baso

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Ensure vials remain upright.

Catalogue Number

11340102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma + H2O + CaCL2

Sample volume

0.5mL

Schedule

February, April, June, August, September and November

Measurand/Test

International Normalised Ratio (INR)

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt.

Catalogue Number

11350102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

6

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stablilised whole blood

Sample volume

1-2mL

Schedule

February, April, June, August, October and December

Measurand/Test

Reticulocyte count

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt

What's new

NEW

Catalogue Number

11580102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

4

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Stabilised fresh whole blood

Sample volume

1.2 mL

Schedule

March, June, August, October

Measurand/Test

Red cell sickling and reaction strength if applicable

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8°C) upon receipt

Additional Comments

Assessment: Qualitative with Positive, Negative, Invalid and not tested for result entry.

Catalogue Number

11380102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Activated Protein C resistance

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

Catalogue Number

11390102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Apixaban (Anti Xa)

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

Catalogue Number

11400102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Dabigatran (direct Thrombin Inhibitor)

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

Catalogue Number

11410102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Factor VIII Inhibitor

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

Catalogue Number

11420102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Factor XIII (Screen and assay)

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

Catalogue Number

11430102

Frequency (No of surveys/year)

2

Cases/samples per survey

2

Sample Type

Lyophilised plasma

Sample volume

1mL

Schedule

February and August

Measurand/Test

Low Molecular Weight Heparin monitoring

Storage and Handling

Refrigerate samples (2-8 °C) upon receipt. Once reconstituted, samples remain stable for 4 hours at 20 ± 5°C.