Cytokine Programme
Cytokine Programme
Introducing our new RIQAS Cytokine programme. The RIQAS Cytokine programme is a comprehensive EQA programme suitable for monitoring the performance of 12 different Cytokines.
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
- All samples should be analysed and results submitted together
- Samples are manufactured to the highest quality ensuring the matrix reacts in same manner as patients sample.
- Cycle Starts October 2025
Not accredited to ISO 17043
| Cat No | Kit Size | Parameters | Returns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9195 | 12 x 1ml | 12 | 1 sample per month | |
Parameters
- Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)*
- Interferon gamma (IFN-y)*
- Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α)*
- Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)*
- Interleukin-2 (IL-2)*
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)*
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
- Interleukin-8 (IL-8)*
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10)*
- Monocyte Chemottractant Protein-1 (MCP-1)*
- Tumour Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α)*
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)*
*Pilot study ongoing.
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.
Toxicology External Quality Assessment
The RIQAS Urine Toxicology EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of 20 drugs of abuse tests in urine. Suitable for both qualitative and semi-quantitative methods of analysis.
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human urine
- Monthly reporting
- Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
- Suitable for use with both quantitative and screening methods
- Report results for drug group or individual metabolite
- Cycle Starts – January 2025
Not accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
| Cat No | Kit Size | Frequency | Parameters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9139 | 12 x 5ml | Monthly (1 x 12 month cycle) | 20 | |
Parameters
- Benzoylegonine
- Buprenorphine
- Cannabinoids (THC)
- Cotinine
- Creatinine
- d-Amphetamine
- d-Methamphetamine
- EDDP
- Ethanol
- Free Morphine
- Lorazepam
- LSD
- MDMA
- Methadone
- Norpropoxyphene
- Nortryptyline
- Oxazepam
- Phencyclidine
- Phenobarbital
- Secobarbital
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.
Urinalysis External Quality Assessment
The RIQAS Urinalysis EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of urine dipstick test using both manual and automated methods. All samples are supplied in a liquid ready-to-use format ideal for both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT).
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human urine
- Bi-monthly reporting
- Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
- Suitable for POCT
- Accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
- Cycle Starts – January 2025
| Cat No | Kit Size | Frequency | Parameters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9138 | 6 x 12ml | Bi-monthly (1 x 12 month cycle) | 14 | |
Parameters
- Albumin
- Bilirubin
- Blood
- Creatinine
- Galactose
- Glucose
- hCG
- Ketones
- Leukocytes
- Nitrite
- pH
- Protein
- Specific Gravity
- Urobilinogen
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.
Related Products
Human Urine External Quality Assessment
The RIQAS Human Urine EQA programme is designed to monitor the performance of 25 routine chemistry assays in urine.
- Accredited to ISO/IEC 17043
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human urine
- Flexible options available with bi-weekly or monthly reporting
- 10ml samples provided
- Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.Net
- Register up to five instruments per programme (volume permitting) at no extra cost for comparative performance assessment
Cycles Start:
RQ9115 (Bi-Weekly) – January 2025
RQ9185 (Monthly) – July 2025
| Cat No | Kit Size | Frequency | Parameters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9115 | 24 x 10ml | Bi-Weekly (2 x 6 month cycles) | 25 | |
| RQ9185 | 12 x 10ml | Monthly (1 x 12 month cycle) | 25 | |
Parameters
- Albumin / Microalbumin
- Albumin/Creatinine Ration
- Amylase
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Copper
- Cortisol
- Creatinine
- Dopamine
- Epinephrine
- Glucose
- Magnesium
- Metanephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Normetanephrine
- Osmolality
- Oxalate
- Phosphate, inorganic
- Potassium
- Protein, total
- Sodium
- Urea
- Uric acid
- VMA
- 5-HIAA
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.