Immunology
Participating laboratories may select from a group of RCPAQAP Immunology program modules that comprehensively cover the assays performed in Clinical Immunology.
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Material is supplied to determine the presence of Anti-adrenal antibodies.
Catalogue Number
17360102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Anti-adrenal antibodiesStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies
Material is supplied for the quantitation and qualitative assessment of Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (IgG, IgA)
Catalogue Number
17030102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, April, May, July, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae IgA and IgG Antibodies (ASCA)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Antinuclear Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Antinuclear antibodies including pattern, titre and appropriate commentary. 19 samples and 1 virtual sample are provided per year.
Catalogue Number
17010102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
10Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February to NovemberMeasurand/Test
Antinuclear antibodies pattern; Antinuclear antibodies titre (ANA)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Anticardiolipin and Anti-Beta 2-Glycoprotein 1 antibodies (IgG, IgA and IgM)
Catalogue Number
17020102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Cardiolipin IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies (aCL Abs), B2 Glycoprotein 1 IgG, IgA and IgM antibodies (b2GP1 Abs)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
B Cell Subsets
Material is supplied to quantitate B Cell Lymphocyte Subsets, specifically those related to Memory B Cell testing. The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 48 hours of dispatch. As such this program is only available to a limited number of destinations outside Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Please contact Customer Service Team if you are outside these areas.
Catalogue Number
17390102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
2Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
EDTA whole bloodSample volume
1.3 mLSchedule
May, SeptemberMeasurand/Test
B Cells of the following subtypes (percentage of PBLs and B Cells): memory B cells, naïve B Cells, marginal zone B Cells, transitional B Cells, switched memory B cells, CD21low cells.Storage and Handling
Samples must be tested within 24 hours of receipt. Store at room temperature (18-24°C ) until processing.Product details last updated on May 22, 2023
Bee Venom IgE
Material supplied for the quantitation and qualitative assessment of Specific IgE to Bee Venom
Catalogue Number
17040102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Specific IgE to Bee Venom (Apis mellifera)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Coeliac Disease Antibodies
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Coeliac disease antibodies.
Catalogue Number
17060102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Deamidated Gliadin IgG and IgA (DGP); Tissue transglutaminase IgG and IgA (tTG); Endomysial antibodies (EMA)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody
Catalogue Number
17070102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (CCP)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Drug Allergens
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Specific IgE to a range of Drug Allergens
Catalogue Number
17080102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Specific IgE to Drugs (Latex, Morphine, Chlorhexidine, Penicilloyl V, Penicilloyl G, Cefaclor, Suxamethonium (Succinylcholine), Ampicilloyl, Amoxicilloyl)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
dsDNA and Associated Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of dsDNA and associated antibodies (nucleosome and histone).
Catalogue Number
17370102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
dsDNA, nucleosome, histone.Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) antibodies
Catalogue Number
17380102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) antibodies: SS-A (Ro60), SS-B, PCNA, Centromere, Jo-1, Pm-Scl, Sm, Ribosomal P, Ro52, RNP, Scl-70,DFS-70.Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Food Allergens
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Specific IgE to a range of Food Allergens
Catalogue Number
17090102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Specific IgE to Food Allergens (Prawn, peanut, cashew, cow’s milk, egg, sesame seed, soy, wheat grain, Omega-5 gliadin, Ovomucoid, Ara-h2)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Fungal and Avian Antibodies
Material is supplied for the quantitation and qualitative assessment of Fungal and Avian antibodies.
Catalogue Number
17380202Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
IgG antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus; IgG antibodies to Budgie; IgG antibodies to PigeonStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein (hsCRP)
Material is supplied for quantitation of high sensitivity CRP (<20mg/L)
Catalogue Number
17120102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Liquid sampleSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
High sensitivity CRP (<20mg/L) (hsCRP)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on September 1, 2023
HLA B27 Status
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Human Leukocyte Antigen B27. The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 48 hours of dispatch. As such this program is only available to a limited number of destinations outside Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Please contact Customer Service Team if you are outside these areas.
Catalogue Number
17130102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
EDTA whole bloodSample volume
1mLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Human Leukocyte Antigen B27 (HLA B27)Storage and Handling
Samples must be tested within 24 hours of receipt. Store at room temperature (18-24°C) until processing.Additional Comments
The material assayed is fresh whole blood, which quickly deteriorates under normal transport conditions and should be tested within 48 hours of dispatch. As such this program is only available to a limited number of destinations outside Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Please contact Customer Service at [email protected] if you are outside these areas.
Product details last updated on May 22, 2023
Immunoglobulin D
Material is supplied for quantitation of serum Immunoglobulin D (IgD)
Catalogue Number
17150102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Immunoglobulin D (IgD)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Immunoglobulin E
Material is supplied for quantitation of serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Catalogue Number
17160102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, July, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Immunoglobulin G Subclasses
Material is provided for quantitation and qualitative assessment of IgG subclasses
Catalogue Number
17140102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, Calculated subclass sum and IgG level obtained by total IgG assayStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Immunology Case Study
This program offers Immunology clinical case studies. This is a paperwork only program and no samples are provided. Five clinical cases are provided per year and the program is available to all staff from an enrolled Participant site.
Catalogue Number
17050302Frequency (No of surveys/year)
5Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
No sampleSchedule
February, April, June, August, OctoberProduct details last updated on October 4, 2024
Immunophenotyping
Material is supplied to quantitate T and B Cell Lymphocyte Subsets (Percentages and Absolute Numbers). 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 the Customer Service Team if you are outside these areas.
Catalogue Number
17170102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
EDTA whole blood with commercial cell stabiliserSample volume
1.2mLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Lymphocytes of the following phenotypes (percentages): CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, CD19+, CD3-CD16+, CD3-CD56+, CD3-CD16+CD56+, Alpha-Beta|Double negative or double positive lymphocyte percentages|Lymphocytes of the following phenotypes (absolute numbers); CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+, CD19+Storage and Handling
Samples must be tested within 24 hours of receipt. Store at room temperature (18-24°C) until processing.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 [email protected] if you are outside these areas.
Product details last updated on May 22, 2023
Inhalant Allergens
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Specific IgE to a range of Inhalant Allergens
Catalogue Number
17180102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
1mLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Specific IgE to Cat epithelium/dander, Rye grass pollen, Bermuda grass, House dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus), Aspergillus fumigatus, Alternaria alternata/tenuis, Grass Pollen mix, Animal Epithelium mix, Mould mix, BirchStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Liver Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Liver Specific Antibodies.
Catalogue Number
17190102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Liver specific autoantibodies: AMA-M2, M2-3E, LKM-1, LC-1, SLA/LP, Sp100, gp210, PML, Ro-52Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies
Material is supplied for assessment of the presence of Acetylcholine Receptor antibodies and Skeletal Muscle antibodies
Catalogue Number
17210102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
4Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Serum/PlasmaSample volume
400uLSchedule
February, May, July, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies (AChR); Skeletal (Striated) Muscle Antibodies (Anti-Str)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Myositis Specific and Scleroderma Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Myositis specific or Scleroderma antibodies
Catalogue Number
17220102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, April, May, July, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Myositis and scleroderma antibodies: Mi-2, Mi-2α, MI-2β, Ku, RNA Pol III, Cenp A, Cenp B, MDA5, NXP2, SAE, TIF1γ, PL-7, PL-12, OJ, EJ, Jo-1, PM-Scl75, PM-Scl100, SRP, Ro52, Scl-70, Fibrillarin, NOR-90, Th/To, PDGFR, cN-1A, HMGCR, others as appropriateStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on November 28, 2024
Neuronal Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Neuronal antibodies
Catalogue Number
17230102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Antibodies to Paraneoplastic Antigens (Hu, Yo, Ri, CV2, PNMA2 (Ma2/Ta), Amphiphysin, Recoverin, SOX1, Titin, Zic4, GAD65, Tr (DNER)); Anti-NMDA Receptor Antibodies (NMDA-R,); Neuromyelitis Optica Antibodies (NMO/AQP4)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Paraproteins
Material is supplied to measure and report electrophoresis fractions and determine the presence (identification and quantitation) of paraproteins
Catalogue Number
17240102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
Serum and UrineSample volume
500uL and 20mLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Serum electrophoresis fractions (albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, beta-1, beta-2, gamma, residual gamma); Paraprotein identification and concentration (urine)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Procalcitonin
Material is supplied for quantitation (or semi-quantitation) of Procalcitonin
Catalogue Number
17250102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Procalcitonin (PCT)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Rheumatoid Factor
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Rheumatoid Factor.
Catalogue Number
17270102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, July, August, OctoberMeasurand/Test
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Serum Free Light Chains
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Serum Free Light Chains and Serum Free Light Chain Ratio
Catalogue Number
17280102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Serum free kappa light chains (FKLC); Serum free lambda light chains (FLLC); Serum free light chain ratio (K:L Ratio)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on March 12, 2024
Skin Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Skin antibodies
Catalogue Number
17290102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
6Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
650uLSchedule
February, April, May, July, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Skin Intercellular Substance antibodies (ICS), Skin Basement Membrane antibodies (BMZ), Desmoglein 1, Desmoglein 3, BP180, BP230.Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Specific Proteins
Material is supplied for quantitation of Specific Proteins
Catalogue Number
17300102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
10Cases/samples per survey
2Sample Type
SerumSample volume
1mLSchedule
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Complement component 3 (C3), Complement component 4 (C4), α-1-antitrypsin (A1AT, AAT), C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-inh), Haptoglobin (Hapt), Caeruloplasmin, Prealbumin (Transthyretin)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Thyroid antibodies
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Thyroid antibodies
Catalogue Number
17310102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb), Thyroid microsome antibodies (TPO), Thyroid receptor antibodies (TRAb), Thyroid Stimulating ImmunoglobulinStorage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Tissue Autoantibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Tissue Autoantibodies
Catalogue Number
17320102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Gastric Parietal Cell antibodies (APC), Smooth Muscle antibodies (SMA), F-Actin antibodies (F-actin), Mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), Liver/Kidney Microsome antibodies (LKM), Intrinsic Factor antibodies (Blocking antibody) (IF)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Tryptase
Material is supplied for quantitation of mast cell Tryptase
Catalogue Number
17330102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
Lyophilised serumSample volume
500uLSchedule
February, March, May, June, July, August, September, NovemberMeasurand/Test
Mast Cell Tryptase (Trypt)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at 2-8°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Type I Diabetes Antibodies
Material is supplied for quantitation and qualitative assessment of Type 1 Diabetes antibodies
Catalogue Number
17340102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Islet cell antibodies (ICA); Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase antibodies (GAD); Insulinoma-associated-2 autoantibodies (IA2 antibodies), Znt8Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
Vasculitis Antibodies
Material is supplied to determine the presence of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), Myeloperoxidase (MPO) antibodies, Proteinase 3 (PR3) antibodies and Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) antibodies
Catalogue Number
17350102Frequency (No of surveys/year)
8Cases/samples per survey
1Sample Type
SerumSample volume
500uLSchedule
Monthly: February to May and July to OctoberMeasurand/Test
Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA), Myeloperoxidase Antibodies (MPO-ANCA), Proteinase 3 Antibodies (PR3-ANCA), Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM)Storage and Handling
Upon receipt, store samples at -20°CProduct details last updated on May 22, 2023
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