Pre-Eclampsia Control
Pre-Eclampsia Control
The Pre-eclampsia Control is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic assays for the quantitative determination of placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble fms‑like tyrosine kinase‑1 (sFlt-1) in human serum and plasma.
The Pre-eclampsia Control is assayed with target values and is suitable for use on various immunoassay analysers. The Pre-eclampsia Control is for use by trained laboratory professionals and can be used in determining the precision of testing systems and in identifying sources of variation.
Features & Benefits
- – Liquid frozen for user convenience
- – Human based serum ensuring a commutable sample matrix
- – 30 days open vial stability when stored at 2ºC to 8ºC keeping waste and costs to a minimum
- – True third party control providing an unbiased assessment of performance
- – Assayed target values provided
Analytes
- – sFlt-1
- – PIGF
*No claims are made regarding values and stability.
Active Vitamin B12 Quality Control
The Randox Acusera Active Vitamin B12 Control is designed to deliver a cost-effective, high quality solution for use in the quantitative determination of Active Vitamin B12 in human serum and plasma.
The human serum based Active B12 Controls are assayed with target values provided and are suitable for use on various analysers.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid frozen for user convenience
- Human based serum ensuring a commutable sample matrix
- True Third Party control providing unbiased assessment of performance
- An impressive open vial stability of 30 days at 2° to 8°C helping to keep waste to a minimum
Analytes
- Active Vitamin B12 (Holotranscobalamin/HoloTC)
Bone Markers (Serum) Control
The Lyophilised Serum Bone Marker Control is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic assays for the quantitative determination of Procollagen Type 1 N-Terminal Propeptide (P1NP), N-MID Osteocalcin (OC) and Bone Alkaline Phosphatase (B-ALP) in serum samples.
This Lyophilised Serum Bone Marker Control is assayed with target values and is suitable for use on automated analysers.
Features & Benefits
- – Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- – True third party control providing an unbiased assessment of performance
- – Three clinically relevant levels available
- – Human based serum providing a matrix similar to the patient sample
- – 1 year shelf life from date of manufacture allowing for long term QC monitoring and a decrease in new lot validation studies
- – 14- day reconstituted open vial stability applies for PINP and B-ALP helping to keep waste to a minimum, 1-day reconstituted stability for N-MID Osteocalcin
Analytes
- – PINP
- – N-MID Osteocalcin
- – Bone-ALP
*No claims are made regarding values and stability.
Siemens PTH 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
Analytes
- PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
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Xanthochromia Quality Control
The Randox Acusera Xanthochromia Control is designed to deliver a cost-effective, true third party solution for use in monitoring the performance of Bilirubin and Oxyhaemoglobin in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) using a spectrophotometer.
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
- An Open Vial stability of 2 days at 2° to 8°C. Stable for 11 weeks when stored unopened at -18° to -24°C helping to keep waste to a minimum.
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 No | Kit Size | Frequency | Cycle Start | Parameters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9191 | 2 x (6x3ml) | Monthly | July | 2 | |
Parameter
- Direct Bilirubin
- Total Bilirubin
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.
sTfR 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
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sTfR Control (Bi-level) | 3 x 2 x 1 ml | 1 | TF10162 | |
| sTfR Calibrator | 6 x 1 ml | 1 | TF10161 | |
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
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.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.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.Reduced Waste
The unrivalled working stability of the Acusera control range helps to keep waste and costs to a minimum.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.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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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
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.
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
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).
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 tests. Nice.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
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 (sO₂ / Vol O₂)
- Oxyhaemoglobin (O₂Hb / HbO₂)
- 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-ox. Acutecaretesting.org. Retrieved 19 February 2018, from https://acutecaretesting.org/en/articles/to-coox-or-not-to-coox