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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Find your local distributorAdrenal Antibodies
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
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 July 31, 2020
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
