Serving Up Accurate Test Results
Today, June 27th, sees the beginning of one of the four tennis majors – Wimbledon. Basking in the summer sun while lying on ‘Henman Hill’, this yearly tournament attracts spectators from all over the globe who want to watch the world’s best tennis players ply their skills on the revered centre court over the course of a two week period. But what exactly is the most important skill a tennis player can utilise? Well, many players have different strengths but the one skill that all of them must possess is the ability to serve – and accurately.
The ability to serve is vitally important as it allows the point to begin, serving accurately however allows the player to set the pace and ensure they are on the front foot. By making sure they serve more accurately, the player can be confident in their ability to win the point and the match.
Just like tennis, laboratories will aim to be accurate when ‘serving’ up their test results. Achieving accurate test results is what every lab strives for. With patient results on the line it is important for labs to use QC material that will assist them in obtaining the correct results, therefore keeping them clear of causing a ‘racquet’.
Randox Acusera is world renowned for delivering unbiased performance assessment. Our range of true third party controls are manufactured to the highest standard ensuring commutable samples that react to the test system in the same manner as a patient sample, ultimately allowing labs to be confident in the results they produce. Much like the serve in tennis that needs to fall within a target area, QC results should be as close as possible to the target and ideally should fall within +/- 2 SD from the mean. By falling within these limits a lab can be sure of accurate results and an acceptable performance.
Employ Acusera quality controls in your laboratory today and experience unrivaled confidence in your test results.
Get your slice of our control range here by contacting us at acusera@randox.com. We guarantee you will love us!
Liquid CSF Quality Control
Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), the Acusera Liquid CSF Control is designed to deliver an unbiased, independent assessment of analytical performance for 14 analytes, helping to ensure the results clinical laboratories release are accurate and reliable.
With an extended open vial stability of 30 days at 2oC – 8oC, the Acusera Liquid CSF Control will reduce waste, while remaining easy and convenient to use.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use samples requiring no preparation
- Human based material
- True third party control providing unbiased performance assessment
- Assayed target values available
- Shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture
- Open vial stability of 30 days for all analytes when stored at 2oC to 8oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
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Liquid CSF Control Level 1 | 10 x 3ml | 14 | CF10138 | |
Liquid CSF Control Level 2 | 10 x 3ml | 14 | CF10139 | |
Analytes
- Albumin
- Albumin (electrophoresis)*
- Alpha – 1- globulin (electrophoresis)*
- Alpha – 2- globulin (electrophoresis)*
- Beta- globulin (electrophoresis)*
- Chloride
- Gamma – globulin (electrophoresis)*
- Glucose
- hsIgA*
- hsIgG
- hsIgM*
- Lactate
- Protein (Total)
- Sodium
*No claims are made regarding values and stability.
PTH Quality Control
Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of Intact PTH, the new Acusera PTH Control will deliver an unbiased,
independent assessment of analytical performance with any instrument or method.
This notoriously unstable marker, present in a number of immunoassay controls, is now available in a liquid frozen format with an impressive 30 day open vial stability, reducing waste while remaining easy-to-use.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid Frozen
- 100% human serum
- Assayed target values available for many immunoassay platforms
- Stable to expiry date at -20°C to 70°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at 2°C to 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
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PTH Control Level 1 | 3 x 3 ml | 1 | PTH10110 | |
PTH Control Level 2 | 3 x 3 ml | 1 | PTH10111 | |
PTH Control Level 3 | 3 x 3 ml | 1 | PTH10112 | |
Analytes
- Intact PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Related Products
Evidence Immunoassay Control
Multi-analyte immunoassay control designed for use in the routine monitoring of the Randox Fertility, Thyroid and Tumour Marker Arrays.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Assayed values available for Randox Biochip systems
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
- Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2oC – 8oC or 4 weeks at -20oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Evidence Immunoassay Control | 4 x 3 x 5ml | 14 | EV3570 | |
Analytes
- CEA
- Estradiol
- FSH
- Free T4
- Free T3
- Leutinising Hormone
- Prolactin
- Progesterone
- PSA (Total)
- PSA (Free)
- Testosterone
- Total T4
- Total T3
- TSH
Canine CRP Quality Control
A dedicated control designed for the use in the quality control of the Randox Canine CRP assay.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- Human CRP in a stabilised protein matrix
- Stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
- Once open stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Canine CRP Control Level 2 | 3 x 1ml | 1 | CP2803 | |
Canine CRP Control Level 3 | 3 x 1ml | 1 | CP2804 | |
Analytes
- Canine CRP
Microalbumin Calibrator
Dedicated Microalbumin calibrator designed for use with Microalbumin assays on a wide range of clinical analysers. 6 levels are provided in a liquid ready-to-use format making it both easy and convenient to use.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
- Once opened stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Microalbumin Calibrator Series | 6 x 2ml | 1 | MA1567 | |
Analytes
- Microalbumin
Lipid Control Calibrators
Apolipoprotein Calibrator
Multi-analyte, apolipoprotein calibrator with values provided for Apolipoprotein A-1 and Apolipoprotein B.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apolipoprotein Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 2 | LP3023 | |
Analytes
- Apo A-1
- Apo B
Apolipoprotein Calibrator 2
Multi-analyte calibrator covering four specialised apolipoprotein assays. A reconstituted stability of up to 28 days helps to keep waste and costs to a minimum.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 8 hours at 2°C – 8°C and one month at -20°C when frozen once
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apolipoprotein Calibrator 2 | 3 x 1ml | 4 | LP5047 | |
Analytes
- Apolipoprotein A-II
- Apolipoprotein C-III
- Apolipoprotein C-II
- Apolipoprotein E
Lipoprotein (a) Calibrator
Dedicated Lipoprotein (a) calibrator specifically designed for use with the Randox Lipoprotein (a) assay.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 14 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lipoprotein (a) Calibrator | 5 x 1ml | 1 | LP3404 | |
Analytes
- Lipoprotein (a)
Direct HDL/LDL Cholesterol Calibrator
Dedicated HDL and LDL cholesterol calibrator specifically designed for use with direct methods of measurement.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 5 days at 2°C – 8°C and 1 month at -20°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
HDL/LDL Cholesterol Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 2 | CH2673 | |
Analytes
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
sdLDL Cholesterol Calibrator
Dedicated sdLDL Cholesterol calibrator designed for use with the Randox sdLDL Cholesterol assay.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 5 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
sdLDL Cholesterol Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 1 | CH5050 | |
Analytes
- sdLDL Cholesterol
Toxicology Control Calibrators
Analytes
- Oxazepam
Drugs of Abuse Array I Plus Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use with the Drugs of Abuse Array I Plus.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Stable to expiry date at 2oC – 8oC
- Urine- Reconstituted stability of 14 days at 2oC – 8oC
- Whole Blood – Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2oC – 8oC or 14 days at -20oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drugs of Abuse Assay I Plus (Urine) Calibrators | 9 x 1ml | 14 | EV3744 | |
Analytes
- Amphetamine
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepine 1
- Benzodiazepine 2
- Buprenorphine
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine Metabolite
- MDMA
- Methadone
- Methamphetamine
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Creatinine
Drugs of Abuse Array II Calibrators
Dedicated calibrator designed for use the Drugs of Abuse Array II control.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Stable to expiry at 2oC – 8oC
- Urine- Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2oC – 8oC or 28 days at -20oC
- Whole Blood – Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2oC – 8oC or 28 days at -20oC
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drugs of Abuse Array II (Whole Blood) Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 11 | EV3687 | |
Analytes
- 3,4 Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
- Ketamine
- Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
- Methaqualone
- Buprenorphine
- Fentanyl
- Generic Opioids
- Oxycodone I
- Oxycodone II
- Propoxyphene
- Creatinine
Drugs of Abuse Array III Calibrators
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use with the Drugs of Abuse Array III control.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability/li>
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drugs of Abuse Array III (Urine) Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 11 | EV3829 | |
Drugs of Abuse Array III (Whole Blood) Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 11 | EV3797 | |
Analytes
- Chloral Hydrate Metabolite
- Ethyl Glucuronide
- Fentanyl
- Ketamine Metabolite
- Meperidine
- Meprobamate
- Zaleplon
- Zolpidem
- Zopiclone
- 7-amino Flunitrazepam
- Creatinine
Drugs of Abuse Array IV Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use with the Drugs of Abuse Array IV control.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drugs of Abuse Array IV (Whole Blood) Calibrator | 9 x 1ml | 14 | EV3808 | |
Analytes
- Acetaminophen
- Dextromethorphan
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Haloperidol
- Ibuprofen
- Methylphenidate
- Salicylate
- Salicyluric Acid
- Sertraline
- Tramadol
- Trazodone
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Creatinine
Drugs of Abuse Array V Calibrators
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use with the Drugs of Abuse Array V control.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 7 days at 2°C – 8°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drugs of Abuse Array V (Urine) Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 10 | EV3815 | |
Drugs of Abuse Array V (Whole Blood) Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 10 | EV3847 | |
Analytes
- Bath Salts 1 (Methcathinone and Mephedrone)
- Bath Salts 2 (MDPV)
- Benzylpiperazines
- Mescaline
- Phenylpiperazines
- Salvinorin
- Synthetic Cannabinoids 1
- Synthetic Cannabinoids 2
- Synthetic Cannabinoids 3
- Synthetic Cannabinoids 4
Therapeutic Drugs Control Calibrator
Therapeutic Drug Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator set covering 5 different therapeutic drugs. Six levels are available with a reconstituted stability of 4 weeks helping to keep waste to a minimum.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 4 weeks at 2°C – 8°C or 8 weeks at -20°C
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Therapeutic Drug Calibrator Series | 6 x 3ml | 5 | TD3417 | |
Analytes
- Carbamazepine
- Digoxin
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Valproic Acid
Speciality Control Calibrators
Adhesion Molecules Calibrator Series
Calibrator for use with the Randox Adhesion Molecules Array.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adhesion Molecules Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 5 | EV3568 | |
Analytes
- Vascular cell adhesion molecule-I (VCAM-I)
- Intercellular adhesion molecule-I (ICAM-I)
- E-Selectin (E-SEL)
- P-Selectin (P-SEL)
- L-Selectin (L-SEL)
Cytokine Array Calibrator Series
Multi-analyte calibrator covering 12 different cytokines.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cytokine Array Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 12 | EV3561 | |
Analytes
- Interleukin – 1α (IL-1α)
- Interleukin – 1β(IL-1β)
- Interleukin – 2 (IL2)
- Interleukin – 4 (IL4)
- Interleukin – 6 (IL6)
- Interleukin – 8 (IL8)
- Interleukin – 10 (IL10)
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
- Interferon Υ(IFNΥ)
- Tumour Necrosis Factor a (TNFa)
- Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1)
- Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
Endocrine Array Calibrator Series
Multi-analyte calibrator covering 4 analytes.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Endocrine Array Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 4 | EV3712 | |
Analytes
- Cortisol
- DHEA-Sulphate
- 17aHydroxyprogesterone
- Leptin
Synthetic Steroids Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator for 5 different synthetic steroids.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Synthetic Steroids Calibrator | 9 x 1ml | 5 | EV3708 | |
Analytes
- 17β Clostebol
- Ethinylestradiol
- Gestagens (generic)
- Methyltestosterone
- Methandriol
Metabolic Syndrome Array I Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator covering 9 parameters associated with metabolic syndrome.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Metabolic Syndrome Array I Calibrator | 9 x 1ml | 9 | EV3756 | |
Analytes
- C-Peptide
- Ferritin
- Interleukin-6 (1L6)
- Resistin
- Insulin
- Interleukin-1a(1L-1a)
- Tumour Necrosis Factor a(TNFa)
- Leptin
- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1
Thyroid Total Calibrator Series
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use in calibration of the Randox Thyroid Total Array.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thyroid Total Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 3 | EV3555 | |
Analytes
- TSH
- T4
- T3
Thyroid Free Calibrator Series
Multi-analyte calibrator designed for use in the calibration of the Randox Thyroid Free Array.
Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thyroid Free Calibrator Series | 9 x 1ml | 3 | EV3563 | |
Analytes
- TSH
- FT3
- FT4