Ultra-Low PSA Quality Control
Ultra-Low PSA Quality Control
The Acusera ultra-low PSA control delivers a true third party solution for use in monitoring the performance of in vitro diagnostic assays used in the quantitative determination of low levels of PSA.
The control has been optimised for use with Roche systems but is suitable for use across a variety of other platforms.
| Name | Unit | Target | Analyser |
| Ultra-Low PSA | ng/ml | 0.055 * | Roche Cobas e801 |
* Example of values for Roche for Roche Cobas e801. Other systems may vary dependent on laboratory assignment.
Features & Benefits
- Impressive 30-day stability at +2°C to +8°C minimising waste
- Liquid ready-to-use control ensuring minimal sample preparation
- True third-party control providing an unbiased assessment of performance
- Manufactured using human serum providing a matrix similar to the patient sample
- 1 year shelf life from date of manufacture ensuring continuity of lot supply
- Target values for specific instruments are available
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Low PSA Control | 6 x 1ml | 1 | TU10523 | |
Analyte
- Total PSA
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 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
Analytes
- Billirubin
- Oxyhaemoglobin
*No claims are made regarding values and stability.
BNP Quality Control
The new Acusera BNP Control is designed for use with in vitro diagnostics assays for the quantitative determination of BNP in human serum and plasma. The BNP control delivers an unbiased independent assessment of analytical performance, helping to ensure accurate and reliable patient testing for BNP.
With a 30 day open-vial stability and a 2 year shelf life, the BNP control will reduce waste, whilst remaining easy and convenient to use.
This tri-level control is optimised for use on Beckman, Abbott and Siemens analysers however, it can be used across other platforms. Our control will provide accurate and reliable results that your laboratory can trust.
Features & Benefits
- 30-day stability at +2°C to +8°C minimising waste.
- Liquid ready-to-use control ensuring no preparation of material is required and therefore eliminates manual error.
- True third-party control providing an unbiased assessment of performance.
- Manufactured using human serum providing a matrix similar to the patient sample.
- 2 year shelf life from date of manufacture.
- Optimised for use with Abbott, Beckman and Siemens. Also suitable for use with other platforms.
Analyte
- Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Quality Control
The Randox Acusera AMH control is designed for use as a third-party control for the quantitative determination of Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH). An AMH test is often used to check a woman’s ability to produce eggs that can be fertilized for pregnancy. Thus, helping women to make informed decisions about their health.
Available in a liquid frozen format, this control should be treated in the same manner as a patient sample.
Features & Benefits
- 30-day stability at +2°C to +8°C
- Liquid Frozen format for convenience and reduced handling errors
- True third-party control providing an unbiased assessment of performance
- Manufactured using human serum, ensuring commutable sample matrix
- Assayed target values provided eliminating the need to assign values in-house
- Control available at recommended cut-off values for AMH
| Description | Pack Size | Cat. Number | Typical Values Beckman DXL / Roche ng/ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMH Control 1 | 3 x 2ml | AMH10509 | 0.5 | |
| AMH Control 2 | 3 x 2ml | AMH10514 | 1.0 | |
| AMH Control 3 | 3 x 2ml | AMH10515 | 6.0 | |
| AMH Control 4 | 3 x 2ml | AMH10516 | 16.0 | |
Analyte
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
Serum Indices Quality Control
The Randox Acusera Serum Indices control is designed to be used to monitor an IVD instrument’s response in the detection of haemolyzed, icteric and lipemic (HIL) samples. This control can be utilised in laboratory interference testing to assist in improving error detection of pre-analytical errors affecting clinical chemistry testing.
This control provides a full range of clinically relevant testing levels, including a negative (-) and three positives (+, ++ & +++)
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Manufactured using human serum, ensuring commutable sample matrix
- 2-year shelf life from date of manufacture
- True third party control providing unbiased assessment of performance
- Reconstituted stability of 14 days at 2°C – 8°C
- 4 separate levels available including -, +, ++ & +++
| Description | Pack Size | Analytes | Cat. Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Indices Control | 4 x 5 ml | 3 | SI10448 |
Analytes
- Haemolysis (H)
- Icterus (I)
- Lipemia (L)
Cardiac Quality Control
Intended for use with Roche Abbott and Siemens systems, this control is manufactured using only the highest quality material and offers a 7-day thawed stability at +2ºC to +8ºC.
This control provides a full range of clinically relevant testing levels, including High Sensitivity Troponin I.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid for ease-of-use stability
- Aqueous Material
- 4 Clinically relevant levels (including Ultra-Low)
- Stable to expiry date at -18-24ºC storage
- Thawed stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Optimised for | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Control - Ultra Low | Roche (NT proBNP) & Abbott (Troponin I) | 3 x 3 ml | 2 | CQ10453 | |
| Cardiac Control Ultra Low | Siemens | 3 x 3 ml | 2 | CQ10428 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 1 | Siemens | 3 x 3 ml | 2 | CQ10429 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 2 | Siemens | 3 x 3 ml | 2 | CQ10430 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 3 | Siemens | 3 x 3 ml | 2 | CQ10431 | |
Analytes
- Troponin I
- NT-proBNP
Liquid Bilirubin Control
Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of Bilirubin, the new Acusera Liquid Bilirubin Control is designed to deliver an unbiased, independent assessment of analytical performance helping to ensure accurate and reliable patient testing.
Two levels are available, covering the required clinically relevant decision levels for neonatal testing of Direct and Total Bilirubin. With a 14 day open vial stability and 2 year shelf life the Acusera Liquid Bilirubin Control will reduce waste, whilst remaining easy and convenient to use.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid frozen
- 100% human serum
- 2 year shelf life from date of manufacture
- Clinically relevant decision levels, recommended by ISO15189
- Open vial stability of 14 days at 2°C – 8°C
- Assayed Control
- CE Marked
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Bilirubin Control Level 1 | 3x3mL | Direct Bilirubin Total Bilirubin | BR10442 | |
| Liquid Bilirubin Control Level 2 | 3x3mL | Direct Bilirubin Total Bilirubin | BR10443 | |
Analytes
- Direct Bilirubin
- Total Bilirubin
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Troponin T Quality Control
Intended for use with the Roche system, this control is manufactured using only the highest quality material and offers an unrivalled 7-day thawed stability at +2ºC to +8ºC.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid for ease-of-use stability
- Aqueous based material
- Ultra low levels of Troponin T
- Stable to expiry date at -18-24ºC storage
- Thawed stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troponin T Control | 6 x 3 ml | 1 | CQ10450 | |
Analytes
- Ultra low Troponin T
Bilirubin Linearity Verifier
Our Bilirubin verifier contains both Direct Bilirubin and Total Bilirubin so testing is fully covered. Dedicated for use on Roche
Cobas systems, this verifier spans five levels ensuring the instruments entire reportable range is measured.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 5 levels provided
- Open vial stability of 10 days at 2ºC to 8ºC
- Shelf life of up to 2 years from date of manufacture
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acusera Enzyme Linearity Verifier | 5 x 3mL | 10 | LV10366 | |
Analytes
- Direct Bilirubin
- Total Bilirubin