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Siemens PTH Quality Control

Therapeutic Drug Quality Control

Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of PTH, the Acusera PTH Control has been optimised for use with Siemens instruments to provide an unbiased, independent assessment of laboratory performance.

This notoriously unstable marker, present in a number of immunoassay controls, is available in a liquid frozen format with an impressive 30 day open vial stability, reducing waste while remaining easy-to-use.

Siemens Advia Centaur XPT (pg/ml) Range
Level One 21 (13 – 29)
Level Two 153 (104 – 202)
Level Three 435 (296 – 574)

Features & Benefits

  • Liquid frozen
  • Human serum based
  • Assayed target values are assigned for Siemens analysers
  • Stable to expiry date at -20°C to 70°C
  • Open vial stability of 30 days at 2°C to 8°C
DescriptionSizeAnalytesCat No
PTH Control Level 13 x 2 ml1PTH10530
PTH Control Level 23 x 2 ml1PTH10531
PTH Control Level 33 x 2 ml1PTH10532

Analytes

  • PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)

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Xanthochromia Quality Control

The Randox Acusera Xanthochromia Control delivers a cost-effective, true third party solution for use in monitoring the performance of tests used to measure Bilirubin and Oxyhaemoglobin in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF).

Aqueous based with components of human origin, the Xanthochromia Controls are unassayed and are suitable for use with various UV spectrophotometers.

Supplied in a liquid frozen format, this control should be treated in the same manner as a patient sample.

Features & Benefits

  • Liquid frozen format for convenience and reduced handling errors
  • Aqueous based with components of human origin
  • True Third Party control providing unbiased assessment of performance
  • Open Vial stability of 3 days at 2° to 8°C
  • Stable for 90 days when stored unopened at -18° to -24°C helping to minimise waste
DescriptionSizeAnalytesCat NoContact Us
Xanthochromia Positive Control6 x 4ml2XN10505
Xanthochromia Negative Control6 x 4 ml2XN10502
Therapeutic Drug Quality Control

Analytes

  • Billirubin
  • Oxyhaemoglobin

*No claims are made regarding values and stability.


Neonatal Bilirubin External Quality Assessment

The RIQAS Neonatal Bilirubin EQA programme has been designed to assess the performance of total and direct bilirubin assays with levels tailored to neonatal bilirubin testing.

  • Lyophilised for enhanced stability
  • Monthly reporting
  • Human based serum
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.net
  • Rapid turnaround of reports allows for any necessary corrective actions to be taken with minimal disruption to laboratory output

Not accredited to ISO/IEC 17043

Cat NoKit SizeFrequencyCycle StartParameters
RQ91912 x (6x3ml)MonthlyJuly2

Parameter

  • Direct Bilirubin
  • Total Bilirubin

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sTfR Quality Control

Therapeutic Drug Quality Control

Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR), the Acusera sTfR Control  will deliver an unbiased, independent assessment of analytical performance.

Designed for use with sTfR assays, this handy single analyte control saves money on wasted material.

Features & Benefits

  • Lyophilised control
  • Human based material
  • Assayed target values available
  • Stable to expiry date at 2°C to 8°C
  • Reconstituted stability of 30 days at 2°C to 8°C
DescriptionSizeAnalytesCat No
sTfR Control (Bi-level)3 x 2 x 1 ml1TF10162
sTfR Calibrator6 x 1 ml1TF10161

Analytes

  • Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR)

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Complete QC Solutions for Results you can Trust

Randox is one of the largest manufacturers of true third party quality control solutions.  With over 35 years’ experience delivering reliable, high quality products designed to effectively challenge instrument performance you can be confident in the accuracy of patient test results, whilst reducing time and costs. With more than 390 analytes available across the Acusera range and a wide range of formats providing flexibility & choice, we have a solution to suit you.

Our diverse range of multi-analyte, third party controls offer industry leading opportunities for consolidation, ultimately delivering cost savings, reduced preparation time and increased efficiency all without compromising on quality. Manufactured using the highest quality raw materials, lot to lot consistency and unrivalled commutability is guaranteed, ensuring performance mirrors that of the patient sample and costly shifts in QC results are reduced.

  • Benefits

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    Consolidation
    Specialising in consolidation, the Acusera range of multi-analyte controls is designed to reduce the number of individual controls required to cover your test menu, ultimately reducing costs, preparation time and storage space.

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    Commutability
    All Acusera controls are designed to react to the test system in the same manner as the patient sample, helping to meet ISO 15189:2012 requirements whilst reducing inconvenient and costly shifts in QC results when reagent batch is changed.

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    Clinically Relevant Levels
    The presence of analytes at key decision levels not only helps to ensure accurate instrument performance but maximises laboratory efficiency by eliminating the need for additional low/high level controls at extra expense.

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    Reduced Waste
    The unrivalled working stability of the Acusera control range helps to keep waste and costs to a minimum.

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    Flexibility
    With an extensive range of assayed/unassayed, liquid/lyophilised and single/multi-analyte controls, the Acusera portfolio has a solution to suit all laboratory preferences.

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    True Third Party Controls
    Manufactured independently, the Acusera range delivers unbiased performance assessment with any instrument or method, helping to meet ISO 15189:2012 requirements whilst simultaneously eliminating the need for multiple instrument dedicated controls.

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Our controls are used in over 50,000 labs, hospitals and universities across the world.

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Interlaboratory Data Management

Complementing our Internal Quality Control range is Acusera 24•7, a powerful data management tool designed to help even the most demanding laboratories manage their daily QC activities. Delivering unique access to real-time peer group statistics, a variety of fully interactive charts and automatic calculation of performance metrics such as Measurement Uncertainty, Acusera 24•7 will speed up data review and troubleshooting.

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Product Spotlight: Liquid Lipid Control

product spotlight - liquid lipid control

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It is usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries and increased risk of blood clots. It can be associated with damage to arteries in organs such as the brain, heart, kidney and eyes. Some types of CVD include coronary heart disease, strokes and aortic disease. Some of the main causes of CVD are smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure (NHS, 2016).

These diseases can be extremely dangerous and lead to permanent damage or even death, therefore, it is vitally important for laboratories to be confident in their analyser’s ability to accurately diagnose and monitor the risk of these diseases.

Randox Liquid Lipid Control

The Randox Acusera Liquid Lipid quality control includes assayed target values and ranges for 8 analytes covering the complete lipid profile. With a 30 day open vial stability the Acusera Liquid Lipid control will reduce waste, whilst remaining easy and convenient to use. Three distinct levels are available covering low risk, borderline risk, and high risk concentrations of HDL and LDL cholesterol, ensuring the clinically relevant decision levels are tested, eliminating the need to purchase additional high and low level controls. Containing no Sodium Azide, which can interfere with direct clearance methods for  detecting HDL and LDL cholesterol, ensuring ultimate accuracy and confidence in results.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Liquid for ease of use
  • 100% human serum
  • Assayed target values provided
  • True third party control
  • Stable to expiry date at -20°C to -80°
  • Open vial stability of 30 days at 2°C to 8°C

Analytes

Apolipoprotein A  |  Apolipoprotein B  |  Cholesterol (HDL)  |  Cholesterol (LDL)
Cholesterol (Total)  |  C-Reactive Protein (CRP)  |  Lipoprotein (a)  |  Triglycerides

Featured Analytes

HDL Cholesterol

High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) are one of the major classes of plasma lipoproteins. HDL is often referred to as ‘good cholesterol’ because it transports cholesterol from the tissues of the liver for removal from the body. High levels of HDL can indicate a lower risk of developing heart disease.

Apolipoprotein A-1

Apolipoprotein A-1 is one of the main protein forms found in High Density Lipoproteins (HDL). The chief role of Apolipoprotein A-1 is in the activation of lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) and the capture and removal of free cholesterol from extra hepatic tissue. Studies have shown that there is an inverse relationship between Apolipoprotein A-1 and coronary artery disease (CAD).

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References

NHS. (2016). Heart attack. nhs.uk. Retrieved 15 February 2018, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2014). Myocardial infarction (acute) Early rule out using high-sensitivity troponin testsNice.org.uk. Retrieved 15 February 2018, from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/dg15/chapter/3-clinical-need-and-practice


Product Spotlight: RIQAS CO-Oximetry EQA

Product Spotlight - RIQAS CO-Oximetry EQA Programme

RIQAS CO-Oximetry EQA

The RIQAS CO-Oximetry EQA Programme is a comprehensive programme suitable for monitoring the performance of 7 CO-Oximetry parameters. All samples are supplied in a liquid ready-to-use format ideal for both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT).

Background

CO-Oximetry is a methodology that measures the levels of the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin, which is the chief component of red blood cells. CO-Oximetry is a useful tool in that it helps determine the levels of various forms of haemoglobin.

Key Benefits & Features

  • Liquid ready-to-use
  • Monthly reporting
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • Suitable for POCT

Liquid ready-to-use

The liquid stable formulation requires no preparation making the samples extremely easy and convenient to use.

Consolidation

Covering 7 CO-Oximetry parameters, the RIQAS CO-Oximetry programme offers a streamlined approach to your EQA, allowing you to test your whole CO-Oximetry menu.

RIQAS

RIQAS is the largest international External Quality Assessment (EQA)/ Proficiency Testing (PT) scheme, there are currently more than 45,000 participants in 133 countries. World renowned for reducing the number of individual programmes required by even the most demanding laboratories.

Analytes

  • Carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb / HbCO)
  • Methaemoglobin (MetHb)
  • Oxygen Content (O₂CT)
  • Oxygen Saturation (sO / Vol O)
  • Oxyhaemoglobin (OHb / HbO)
  • Total Haemoglobin (tHb)
  • Reduced / Deoxyhaemoglobin (RHb / HHb)

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RIQAS Blood Gas EQA

Suitable for monitoring the performance of 10 blood gas parameters.

  • Accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
  • Liquid ready-to-use
  • Aqueous material
  • Monthly reporting
  • Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
  • Suitable for POCT

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References

Chatburn, R. (2014). To co-ox or not to co-oxAcutecaretesting.org. Retrieved 19 February 2018, from https://acutecaretesting.org/en/articles/to-coox-or-not-to-coox


Product Spotlight: Liquid Urinalysis Control

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Liquid Urinalysis Quality Control

The Randox Acusera Urinalysis Quality Control is designed primarily to ensure accurate test system performance however offer the laboratory additional benefits that will help them to meet regulatory requirements whilst also reducing costs and time.

Background

It is estimated that 1 in 2 people will be affected by a urological condition at some point in their lifetime. Conditions and diseases related to kidneys, bladder and prostate, among others, are commonplace and can be devastating for millions of men, women and children across the globe.

Urological conditions can be common, such as urinary tract infections, or they can be much more serious, for example, prostate or testicular cancer.

Urinalysis is used as a screening or diagnostic tool because it can detect kidney and metabolic disorders. Often, substances such as glucose or protein will appear in the urine before a patient is aware that they have a problem. In some conditions, urinalysis also provides an easy and economical test to track patient progress, for example, if you want to know if a condition is improving.

Key Benefits & Features

  • Liquid ready-to-use
  • 100% human urine
  • Assayed ranges provided for 13 parameters
  • Suitable for use in POC testing
  • Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
  • Open vial stability of 30 days at 2°C – 25°C (20 immersions for UC5033/5034)

Consolidation

As a leading provider of multi-analyte, third party controls, Randox helps busy laboratories significantly reduce the number of controls needed to cover their test menu. The Randox Liquid Urinalysis Control combines multiple analytes into a single control reduces cost, preparation time, and required storage space without sacrificing quality. Analytes at key decision levels will ensure test system performance across the clinical range. It can also be used in monitoring the performance of both automated and manual methods of urine test strip analysis.

Liquid Stable

Samples are conveniently supplied ready-to-use requiring no preparation as such they can save valuable laboratory time. The Acusera Liquid Urinalysis Control can be used for POCT as well as laboratory based testing.

True third party quality control

The Acusera Liquid Urinalysis Quality Control is a true third party control designed to provide an unbiased assessment of performance with a range of instruments and methods, helping your laboratory meet the ISO 15189 requirements.

“the use of third party control materials should be considered,
either instead of, or in addition to, any control materials
supplied by the reagent or instrument manufacturer”.

Analytes

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

Complete QC solution

The combining of the Acusera Liquid Urinalysis Quality Control, RIQAS Urinalysis EQA programme, and our Acusera 24•7 software will provide a complete QC solution for laboratories of all sizes.

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Liquid ready-to-use controls & their benefits

Randox Quality Control is a world leading manufacturer of third party quality controls. With an extensive product portfolio – including the largest range of liquid ready-to-use controls, Randox QC will meet your laboratory requirements and deliver trustworthy results repeatedly.

What control formats are available for your laboratory?

There are three distinct formats available for use in the laboratory with each format having benefits and drawbacks. When choosing a Quality Control material it is important you choose the most convenient solution for your laboratory requirements. The three formats are;

  1. Lyophilised (freeze dried)
  2. Liquid frozen
  3. Liquid stable (ready-to-use)

What format is best?

There are several possible answers to this question, simply because, every laboratory is different. What works for one laboratory may not work for another and for this reason there is no one format that works best for all laboratories.

What we can say however, is that there are varying levels of convenience across the different formats. The most convenient, and arguably, the most favoured of the three formats is liquid ready-to-use. It is not difficult to understand why this format is widely regarded as the preferred choice of control in laboratories – they are simple to use, require no preparation and can be conveniently stored and shipped at 2-8oC.

Why should you consider a liquid ready-to-use control?

There are many benefits to using a liquid ready-to-use control over both liquid frozen and lyophilised controls. One of the main benefits of a liquid stable control material is that it eliminates any potential reconstitution/pipetting errors often associated with lyophilised controls.  They also eliminate the additional time taken to thaw liquid frozen controls and can significantly reduce shipping/delivery costs as they do not need to be shipped on dry ice.

Another major benefit of running a liquid ready-to-use control is the fact they are also suitable for use in Point-of-Care-Testing (POCT). With growing popularity amongst laboratory professionals and more people expecting rapid results, POCT is on the rise. Due to their easy to use nature, liquid ready-to-use controls are extremely beneficial to POCT providers.

One further benefit to using a liquid ready-to-use control is the longer open vial stability when compared to both lyophilised and liquid frozen controls. With many lyophilised and liquid frozen controls, the open vial stability can vary and generally is around 7 days when fully thawed or reconstituted in comparison to 28 days with a liquid ready-to-use control.

Randox Quality Control – Liquid Ready-to-Use Control Portfolio

The Randox QC portfolio – better known as Acusera – is convenient, hassle-free and cost effective. Our liquid ready-to-use control range includes; Liquid Cardiac, Blood Gas, Liquid Urine, Urinalysis, Specific Protein, Ammonia Ethanol, Haematology, Liquid HbA1c, Liquid CSF & Liquid Tumour Markers.

For further information on Randox Quality Control or our range of liquid ready-to-use controls please email us at acusera@randox.com.

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Product Spotlight: Maternal Screening

Product Spotlight: Maternal Screening Control

Maternal Screening Control

Background

A maternal serum screening test (MSS) is a blood test offered to pregnant women that helps determine the risk of Down’s syndrome and other chromosomal conditions, further testing can be offered if the patient is found to be high risk. It can be performed at 10 weeks (combined first trimester screening test), and 14-20 weeks (second trimester maternal serum screening test).

MSS is generally offered to all pregnant women, but the decision to have the test is a personal decision.

Quality Control is an important part of any diagnostic test but is of particular importance in screening methods, when a disorder must be detected without the presence of symptoms. In such screening methods, errors can present as false negative or false positive results both of which can have devastating consequences.  In the case of maternal screening a false positive result could mean additional and often invasive procedures which can carry risk of harm to the unborn child. The accuracy and reliability of the laboratory test results are extremely important in minimising both false positive and false negative results.

Product Overview

The Randox Acusera Maternal Screening quality control is the only commercially available control which covers all six analytes used during first and second trimester screening of Down’s syndrome and Spina Bifida.

Instrument specific target values and ranges are provided for AFP, Inhibin A, PAPP-A, β hCG, Total hCG and Unconjugated Estriol. The inclusion of PAPP-A and Inhibin A eliminates the need to purchase additional controls at extra expense.

Key Benefits & Features

  • Lyophilised for enhanced stability
  • 100% human serum
  • Assayed target values provided for 6 parameters
  • Suitable for double, triple and quad screens
  • Unconjugated Estriol present at clinically significant levels
  • Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
  • Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C

Consolidation

As a leading provider of multi-analyte, third party controls, Randox helps busy laboratories significantly reduce the number of controls needed to cover their test menu. Combining multiple analytes into a single control reduces cost, preparation time, and required storage space without sacrificing quality.

Analytes at key decision levels will not only ensure test system performance across the clinical range but will further aid consolidation and maximise laboratory efficiency by eliminating the need to purchase additional and often expensive low or high level controls.

First and second trimester

As the only control on the market to cover all first and second trimester analytes, you can be sure that your lab is covering all bases.

True third party control

The Acusera Maternal Screening Control is a true third party control designed to provide an unbiased assessment of performance with a range of instruments and methods, helping your laboratory meet the ISO 15189 requirements.

“the use of third party control materials should be considered,
either instead of, or in addition to, any control materials
supplied by the reagent or instrument manufacturer”.

Analytes

  • AFP
  • PAPP-A
  • Free Beta hCG
  • Total hCG
  • Inhibin A
  • Unconjugated Oestriol

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