Cytokine Programme

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Cytokine Programme

Introducing our new RIQAS Cytokine programme. The RIQAS Cytokine  programme is a comprehensive EQA programme suitable for monitoring the performance of 12 different Cytokines.

  • Lyophilised for enhanced stability
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • All samples should be analysed and results submitted together
  • Samples are manufactured to the highest quality ensuring the matrix reacts in same manner as patients sample.
Cat NoKit SizeParametersCycle StartReturns
RQ919512 x 1ml12October1 sample per month

Parameters

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
Interleukin – 1 alpha (IL-1α)
Interleukin – 1 beta (IL-1β)
Interleukin – 2 (IL-2)
Interleukin – 4 (IL-4)
Interleukin – 6 (IL-6)

Interleukin – 8 (IL-8)
Interleukin – 10 (IL-10)
Interferon gamma (INF-Y)
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein -1 (MCP-1)
Tumour Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α)
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)

Please note, product availability may vary country to country.


Toxicology External Quality Assessment

The RIQAS Urine Toxicology EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of 20 drugs of abuse tests in urine. Suitable for both qualitative and semi-quantitative methods of analysis.

  • Liquid ready-to-use
  • 100% human urine
  • Monthly reporting
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • Suitable for use with both quantitative and screening methods
  • Report results for drug group or individual metabolite

Not accredited to ISO/IEC 17043

Cat NoKit SizeFrequencyCycle StartParameters
RQ913912 x 5mlMonthly (1 x 12 month cycle)January20

Parameters

  • Benzoylecogonine
  • Buprenorphine
  • Cannabinoids
  • Cotinine
  • Creatinine
  • d-Amphetamine
  • d-Methamphetamine
  • EDDP
  • Ethanol
  • Free Morphine
  • Lorazepam
  • LSD
  • MDMA
  • Methadone
  • Nortriptyline
  • Norporpoxyphene
  • Oxazepam
  • Phencyclidine
  • Phenobarbital
  • Secobarbital

Please note, product availability may vary country to country.


Urinalysis External Quality Assessment

The RIQAS Urinalysis EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of urine dipstick test using both manual and automated methods. All samples are supplied in a liquid ready-to-use format ideal for both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT).

  • Liquid ready-to-use
  • 100% human urine
  • Bi-monthly reporting
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • Suitable for POCT
  • Accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
Cat NoKit SizeFrequencyCycle StartParameters
RQ91386 x 12mlBi-monthly (1 x 12 month cycle)January14

Parameters

  • Albumin
  • Bilirubin
  • Blood
  • Creatinine
  • Galactose
  • Glucose
  • hCG
  • Ketones
  • Leukocytes
  • Nitrite
  • pH
  • Protein
  • Specific Gravity
  • Urobilinogen

Please note, product availability may vary country to country.


Human Urine External Quality Assessment

The RIQAS Human Urine EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of 25 routine chemistry assays in urine.

  • Accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
  • Lyophilised for enhanced stability
  • 100% human urine
  • Flexible options available with bi-weekly or monthly reporting
  • 10ml samples provided
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • Register up to five instruments per programme (volume permitting) at no extra cost for comparative performance assessment

Parameters

  • Albumin / Microalbumin
  • Albumin/Creatinine Ration
  • Amylase
  • Calcium
  • Chloride
  • Copper
  • Cortisol
  • Creatinine
  • Dopamine
  • Epinephrine
  • Glucose
  • Magnesium
  • Metanephrine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Normetanephrine
  • Osmolality
  • Oxalate
  • Phosphate, inorganic
  • Potassium
  • Protein, total
  • Sodium
  • Urea
  • Uric acid
  • VMA
  • 5-HIAA

Please note, product availability may vary country to country.