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Posted on 5th August 2019 at 8:42 am.

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Resource Hub | Reagents

Adiponectin Brochure

Adiponectin

Antioxidants Brochure

Antioxidants

Cardiology & Lipid Testing Brochure

Cardiology & Lipid Testing

Diabetes Portfolio Brochure

Diabetes Portfolio

Reagents Brochure

Reagents Brochure

sdLDL-C Flyer

sdLDL-C

sdLDL-C Flyer

sdLDL-C (USA ONLY)

Specific Proteins Brochure

Specific Proteins

Superior Performance & Unique Tests

Total Bile Acids Flyer

Total Bile Acids (5th Generation)

Veterinary Diagnostic Solutions Brochure

Veterinary Diagnostic Solutions

International Brochures

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Cystatin C Whitepaper

Early Risk Assessment of Renal Impairment using the Biomarker Cystatin C

H-FABP (AKI) Whitepaper

H-FABP: A Clinical Diagnostic Marker of CSA-AKI

OVERCOMING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES IN LP(A) MEASUREMENT

Overcoming The Current Challenges in Lp(a) Measurement

sdLDL-C - Size Matters: The True Weight of Risk in Lipid Profiling

Total Bile Acids Whitepaper

Total Bile Acids: The Importance of Fifth Generation Tests

The Role of Adiponectin in Obesity and its Clinical Utility in Obesity-Associated Health Concerns

APOLIPOPROTEIN ARTICLE SERIES: ISSUE 4

APOLIPOPROTEIN ARTICLE SERIES: ISSUE 3

APOLIPOPROTEIN ARTICLE SERIES: ISSUE 2

APOLIPOPROTEIN ARTICLE SERIES: ISSUE 1

MOVING ON FROM FRIEDEWALD

DELVING DEEPER INTO THE IMPORTANCE OF GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE

H-FABP for Acute Kidney Injury Testing Revealed by Randox

on 02 August 2019

H-FABP for Acute Kidney Injury Testing Revealed by Randox

on 02 August 2019

Adiponectin, APFCB, 2013

Adiponectin, IFCC WorldLab, 2014

Glucose Hexokinase, AACC, 2014

H-FABP IT, EuroMedLab, 2011

Haptoglobin, AACC, 2014

Lp(a), AACC, 2012

sdLDL-C, Heart UK, 2010

sPLA2-IIA, AACC, 2014

TAS, SFRR, 2007

Triglycerides, AACB, 2014

The Importance of Diagnostic Testing in SARS-CoV-2 Adverse Outcomes

on 20 August 2020

The Importance of Diagnostic Testing in SARS-CoV-2 Adverse Outcomes

on 20 August 2020

Randox products go paperless in environmental friendliness initiative

on 08 November 2019

Randox products go paperless in environmental friendliness initiative

on 08 November 2019

Rheumatoid Factor: The Most Remarkable Autoantibody in Rheumatoid Arthritis

on 12 October 2019

Rheumatoid Factor: The Most Remarkable Autoantibody in Rheumatoid Arthritis

on 12 October 2019

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Role of Apolipoprotein E

on 21 September 2019

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Role of Apolipoprotein E

on 21 September 2019

Could H-FABP Have Potential Benefits in Diagnostics Beyond Cardiac Health Problems?

on 14 March 2019

Could H-FABP Have Potential Benefits in Diagnostics Beyond Cardiac Health Problems?

on 14 March 2019

Rare Disease Day: 28th February 2019

on 28 February 2019

Rare Disease Day: 28th February 2019

on 28 February 2019

Obesity and Kidney Disease: What is the Connection?

on 30 January 2019

Obesity and Kidney Disease: What is the Connection?

on 30 January 2019

World Diabetes Day: The Biggest Burden on the NHS

on 14 November 2018

World Diabetes Day: The Biggest Burden on the NHS

on 14 November 2018

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World Heart Day 2020: The Role of Lipoprotein(a) in COVID-19

World Heart Day 2020

Diagnostic Testing in SARS-CoV-2 Adverse Outcomes

Diagnostic Testing in SARS-CoV-2 Adverse Outcomes 2020

World Kidney Day 2020

World Kidney Day 2020

World Diabetes Day 2019

World Health Day 2018

12 Days of HDL3-C

World Health Day 2016

Ask the Expert | R&D Scientist | Team Reagents

H-FABP | Myocardial Ischemia | Randox Reagents

Small Dense LDL-C and Cardiovascular Disease | Ernst J. Schaefer

Clinical Considerations in Evaluating Lipid Risk Beyond LDL-C | Christie M Ballantyne, MD

Navigating the Gray Area of Atherosclerotic Risk Stratification A Roundtable Discussion

Navigating the Gray Area of Atherosclerotic Risk Stratification

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RX Series Resource Hub

Posted on 13th December 2018 at 11:36 am.

Written by randoxlaboratories

RX series | Resource Hub

RX series Overview

RX misano

RX monaco

RX daytona +

RX imola

RX modena

RX series Overview

Discover more about the RX series

Espanoi RX series Overview

Espanoi RX misano

Espanoi RX monaco

Espanoi RX daytona +

Espanoi RX imola

Espanoi RX modena

Polski RX series overview

Polski RX misano

Polski RX monaco

Polski RX daytona +

Polski RX imola

Polski RX modena

LT790POL

Polski RX series & Randox Reagents

Francais RX series overview

RX modena, for measurement of Lipid Profile Tests

RX modena, Direct HbA1c Testing Capabilities

Measurement of Cystatin C on the RX series

Measurement of Lipoprotein (a) on the RX monaco

RX series overview

RX misano

RX modena

RX series Veterinary Diagnostics

RX series Direct HbA1c Testing Capabilities

Polski RX series overview

Francais RX misano

Francais RX modena

RX series - Offering the World's Largest Clinical Chemistry Test Menu

RX series racetrack video

RX daytona +

RX imola

RX modena

RX series logo rebrand

RX misano education & research

Direct Measurement of HbA1c in Whole Blood on the RX daytona+, RX imola & RX modena

Customer Testimonial | Adrian Cudmore NHS

Customer Testimonial | DR Caje Moniz NHS

Customer Testimonial | Dr Rosa Sierra Amor

Customer Testimonial | Dr Bianca Thakkar

Customer Testimonial | Dr. Anil Shah

Customer Testimonial | Dr Pragati Desai

Customer Testimonial | Dr Pramod Ingale

Customer Testimonial | Dr Rajeev Mehta

Customer Testimonial | Dr Simple Bhuptani

Customer Testimonial | Dr SM Patel

Customer Testimonial | Dr Trupti Patel

Customer Testimonial | Dr A Vahed Mulla

Randox QC Resource Hub

Posted on 13th December 2018 at 11:20 am.

Written by randoxlaboratories

Acusera Third Party Controls

Acusera 24•7

Infectious Disease Controls (Serology)

Importance of Third Party Controls

Acusera Point of Care Controls

Acusera Linearity Sets

IQC - Liquid 30 Day Controls

RIQAS External Quality Assessment

RIQAS Point of Care (RIQAS POC)

Qnostics - Molecular Infectious Disease Controls

QCMD - EQA for Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

International Brochures

Download our brochures in other languages

RIQAS Calendar 2020

RIQAS-Troubleshooting Checklist - Download

RIQAS Troubleshooting Checklist

How to Establish QC Reference Ranges

The Cost of Poor Quality in the Clinical Laboratory

The Role of Six Sigma in a Modern QC Strategy

How Often Is Right For QC - Download

How Often Is Right For QC

How To Measure Uncertainty

ISO 15189:2012 Accreditation Guide

QC Multi-Rules

The Role of EQA in QC

Troubleshooting QC Errors

What Format Is Best For Your Laboratory - Download

What Format Is Best For Your Laboratory

Which QC is The Right QC - Downloads

Which QC is The Right QC

Basic QC Statistics

Commutability

Designing An Appropriate QC Design Procedure

ISO 15189 Requirements for Measurement Uncertainty

Quality Control for POCT - Download

Quality Control for POCT

Importance of Third Party Controls in Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

QC Statistics Infographic - Download

QC Statistics Infographic

The Difference Between IQC & EQA - Download

The Difference Between IQC & EQA

Linearity Verification Clinical Chemistry - Download

Linearity Verification Clinical Chemistry

Linearity Verification Cardiac - Download

Linearity Verification Cardiac

Using QC Multi-rules - Download

Using QC Multi-Rules

Preparing QC - Step-by-Step Guide - Download

Preparing QC - Step-by-Step Guide

Monitoring EQA Performance - Download

Monitoring EQA Performance

Guide to Running QC - Download

Guide to Running QC

RIQAS Frequency - Lipase

RIQAS Past Panels Flyer

Measurement Uncertainty in the Clinical Laboratory – Medical Buyer

Measurement Uncertainty in the Clinical Laboratory – Medical Buyer

Using Sigma metrics and Measurement Uncertainty in QC – MLO

Using Sigma metrics and Measurement Uncertainty in QC – MLO

RIQAS User Forum

RIQAS User Forum

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare - Podcast

Acusera 24.7 New Features

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare - Podcast

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare

Acusera Third Party Controls

True Third Party Controls

Randox Acusera Quality Controls

Consolidation

RIQAS – External Quality Assessment Scheme

Acusera 24.7 Live Online

Guide to Running Quality Control

Medical Lab Professionals Week 2016

QC Serology Video

Acusera 247 Video

Acusera 24•7 Interlaboratory Data Management

Protected: Analysis of results from the QCMD Coronavirus Preparedness EQA Pilot Study

on 05 August 2020

Protected: Analysis of results from the QCMD Coronavirus Preparedness EQA Pilot Study

on 05 August 2020

CE marking granted to Quality Control for newborn infectious disease tests

on 08 June 2020

CE marking granted to Quality Control for newborn infectious disease tests

on 08 June 2020

Whole pathogen molecular controls for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) receive CE marking

Whole pathogen molecular controls for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) receive CE marking

Flu Season – Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

on 08 October 2018

Flu Season – Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

on 08 October 2018

Measurement Uncertainty Vs Total Error

Measurement Uncertainty Vs Total Error

The Importance of Meeting ISO 15189 Requirements

on 19 April 2018

The Importance of Meeting ISO 15189 Requirements

on 19 April 2018

Benefits of High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-TnI)

on 04 April 2018

Benefits of High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-TnI)

on 04 April 2018

Randox Quality Control Celebrate British Science Week 2018!

on 13 March 2018

Randox Quality Control Celebrate British Science Week 2018!

on 13 March 2018

Customer Testimonial | Adrian Cudmore NHS

Customer Testimonial | DR Caje Moniz NHS

Customer Testimonial | Dr Rosa Sierra Amor

Customer Testimonial | Dr Bianca Thakkar

Customer Testimonial | Dr. Anil Shah

Customer Testimonial | Dr Pragati Desai

Customer Testimonial | Dr Pramod Ingale

Customer Testimonial | Dr Rajeev Mehta

Customer Testimonial | Dr Simple Bhuptani

Customer Testimonial | Dr SM Patel

Customer Testimonial | Dr Trupti Patel

Customer Testimonial | Dr A Vahed Mulla

Randox Reagents International Resource Hub

Posted on 2nd November 2018 at 5:18 pm.

Written by randoxlaboratories

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Reagents Quick Reference Guide

Cardiology & Lipid Testing

Cardiology & Lipid Testing

High Performance & Unique Tests

Reagents Quick Reference Guide

LT790POL

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Veterinary Diagnostic Solutions

High Performance & Unique Tests

sdLDL-C Flyer

Cystatin Whitepaper

sdLDL-C Whitepaper

Cardiology & Lipid Testing

Cystatin C Whitepaper

Diabetes Portfolio

High Performance & Unique Tests

Homocysteine Flyer

sdLDL-C Whitepaper

Specific Proteins

TBA Whitepaper

Total Bile Acids Whitepaper

Antioxidants

Randox QC Resource Hub

Posted on 19th October 2018 at 3:55 pm.

Written by James Crilly

Quality Control | Resource Hub

LT027 - Acusera Third Party Controls

Acusera Third Party Controls

LT324 - Importance of Third Party Controls - Download

Importance of Third Party Controls

LT244 - Acusera 24.7 - Interlaboratory Data Management - Download

Acusera 24•7

LT033 - RIQAS - Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme - Download

RIQAS External Quality Assessment

RIQAS-Troubleshooting Checklist - Download

RIQAS Troubleshooting Checklist

LT737 - Qnostics Molecular Controls for Infectious Diseases

Qnostics - Molecular Infectious Disease Controls

LT739 - QCMD EQA for Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

QCMD - EQA for Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

International Brochures

Download our brochures in other languages

How to Establish QC Reference Ranges - Downloads

How to Establish QC Reference Ranges

The Cost of Poor Quality in the Clinical Laboratory - Download

The Cost of Poor Quality in the Clinical Laboratory

The Role of Six Sigma in a Modern-Quality Management Strategy - Download

The Role of Six Sigma in a Modern QC Strategy

How Often Is Right For QC - Download

How Often Is Right For QC

How To Measure Uncertainty - Download

How To Measure Uncertainty

Gaining ISO 15189 Accreditation - Download

Gaining ISO 15189 Accreditation

QC Multi-Rules - Download

QC Multi-Rules

The Role of EQA in QC - Download

The Role of EQA in QC

Troubleshooting QC Errors - Download

Troubleshooting QC Errors

What Format Is Best For Your Laboratory - Download

What Format Is Best For Your Laboratory

Which QC is The Right QC - Downloads

Which QC is The Right QC

Basic QC Statistics - Download

Basic QC Statistics

Commutability Guide - Download

Commutability Guide

Designing An Appropriate QC Design Procedure For Your Lab - Download

Designing An Appropriate QC Design Procedure

Meeting ISO-15189 Requirements - Download

ISO 15189 Requirements for Measurement Uncertainty

Quality Control for POCT - Download

Quality Control for POCT

QC Statistics Infographic - Download

QC Statistics Infographic

The Difference Between IQC & EQA - Download

The Difference Between IQC & EQA

Linearity Verification Clinical Chemistry - Download

Linearity Verification Clinical Chemistry

Linearity Verification Cardiac - Download

Linearity Verification Cardiac

Using QC Multi-rules - Download

Using QC Multi-Rules

Preparing QC - Step-by-Step Guide - Download

Preparing QC - Step-by-Step Guide

Monitoring EQA Performance - Download

Monitoring EQA Performance

Guide to Running QC - Download

Guide to Running QC

Measurement Uncertainty in the Clinical Laboratory – Medical Buyer

Measurement Uncertainty in the Clinical Laboratory – Medical Buyer

Using Sigma metrics and Measurement Uncertainty in QC – MLO

Using Sigma metrics and Measurement Uncertainty in QC – MLO

RIQAS User Forum

RIQAS User Forum

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare - Podcast

Acusera 24.7 New Features

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare - Podcast

Lab Week 2017 – The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare

Acusera Third Party Controls

True Third Party Controls

Randox Acusera Quality Controls

Consolidation

RIQAS – External Quality Assessment Scheme

Acusera 24.7

Guide to Running Quality Control

Customer Testimonial | Adrian Cudmore NHS

Customer Testimonial | DR Caje Moniz NHS

Customer Testimonial | Dr Rosa Sierra Amor

Medical Lab Professionals Week 2016

Protected: Analysis of results from the QCMD Coronavirus Preparedness EQA Pilot Study

on 05 August 2020

Protected: Analysis of results from the QCMD Coronavirus Preparedness EQA Pilot Study

on 05 August 2020

CE marking granted to Quality Control for newborn infectious disease tests

on 08 June 2020

CE marking granted to Quality Control for newborn infectious disease tests

on 08 June 2020

Whole pathogen molecular controls for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) receive CE marking

Whole pathogen molecular controls for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) receive CE marking

Flu Season – Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

on 08 October 2018

Flu Season – Molecular Infectious Disease Testing

on 08 October 2018

Measurement Uncertainty Vs Total Error

Measurement Uncertainty Vs Total Error

The Importance of Meeting ISO 15189 Requirements

on 19 April 2018

The Importance of Meeting ISO 15189 Requirements

on 19 April 2018

Benefits of High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-TnI)

on 04 April 2018

Benefits of High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-TnI)

on 04 April 2018

Randox Quality Control Celebrate British Science Week 2018!

on 13 March 2018

Randox Quality Control Celebrate British Science Week 2018!

on 13 March 2018

Randox QC International Resource Hub

Posted on 8th June 2018 at 5:08 pm.

Written by randoxlaboratories

Randox QC Resource Hub

Acusera Key Controls (Chinese)

LT244FRA Interlaboratory Data Management JAN18 - International Brochure

Acusera 24.7 (French)

LT715FRA - Acusera - Key Controls MAY17

Acusera Key Controls (French)

RIQAS EQA Programmes (French)

Importance of Third Party Controls (Korean)

LT027POL - Acusera Third Party Controls NOV17 - International Brochure

Acusera - Third Party Quality Controls (Polish)

Importance of Third Party Controls (Polish)

LT244POL - Acusera 24.7 Interlaboratory Data Management (Polish) NOV17

Acusera 24•7 (Polish)

Consolidate & Save (POLISH)

30 Day IQC Liquid Controls (POLISH)

LT033POL - RIQAS Explained (Polską) - JAN18

RIQAS Explained (POLISH)

Qnostics (POLISH)

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LT244RUS - Acusera 24.7 (Russian) - International brochure

Acusera 24•7 (Russian)

LT033 - RIQAS - Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme - Download

RIQAS External Quality Assessment (Russian)

LT033SVK - RIQAS Explained - Slovakian - International Brochure

RIQAS Explained (Slovakian)

Acusera Third Party Controls Brochrure - Spanish - LT027ESP

Acusera Third Party Controls (Spanish)

Acusera 24•7 (Spanish)

RIQAS Explained (Spanish)

Infectious Disease Controls (Serology) Spanish

Acusera Verify Linearity Verification (Spanish)

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LT033VTN - RIQAS (Vietnamese)

RIQAS Explained (Vietnamese)

Acusera Key Controls (Vietnamese)

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