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
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-eclampsia Control Level 1 | 3 x 2 x 2 ml | 2 | PE10527 | |
| Pre-eclampsia Control Level 2 | 3 x 2 x 2 ml | 2 | PE10528 | |
| Pre-eclampsia Control Level 3 | 3 x 2 x 2 ml | 2 | PE10529 | |
Analytes
- – sFlt-1
- – PIGF
Active Vitamin B12 Quality Control
The Randox Acusera Active Vitamin B12 (Holotranscobalamin/HoloTC) 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 material 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
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Vitamin B12 Control Level 1 | 3 x 2 ml | 1 | VB10524 | |
| Active Vitamin B12 Control Level 2 | 3 x 2 ml | 1 | VB10525 | |
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
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Makers (Serum) Control Level 1 | 6 x 2ml | 3 | SBM10574 | |
| Bone Makers (Serum) Control Level 2 | 6 x 2ml | 3 | SBM10587 | |
| Bone Makers (Serum) Control Level 3 | 6 x 2ml | 3 | SBM10588 | |
Analytes
- – PINP
- – N-MID Osteocalcin
- – Bone-ALP
*No claims are made regarding values and stability.
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.
This control is suitable for use across a variety of platforms.
| Name | Unit | Target | Analyser |
| Ultra-Low PSA | ng/ml | 0.055 * | Roche Cobas e801 |
* Example of values for Roche Cobas e801. Other systems may vary dependent on laboratory assignment. Typical values displayed, please see control IFU for lot specific values.
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 based material 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
This control is for Research Use Only (RUO)
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Low PSA Control | 6 x 1ml | 1 | TU10523 | |
Analyte
- Total PSA
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
- Human Based Material
- 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.
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xanthochromia Positive Control | 6 x 4 ml | 2 | XN10505 | |
| Xanthochromia Negative Control | 6 x 4 ml | 2 | XN10502 | |
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, 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.
- Optimised for use with Abbott, Beckman and Siemens. Also suitable for use with other platforms.
| Description | Pack Size | Analytes | Cat. Number | Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Controls (Beckman) | 3 x 1 x 1 ml | 1 | CQ10520 | |
| BNP Controls (Abbott) | 3 x 1 x 1 ml | 1 | CQ10521 | |
| BNP Controls (Siemens) | 3 x 1 x 1 ml | 1 | CQ10522 | |
Analyte
- Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Laboratory Quality Control – Acusera
Acusera true third party quality controls offer complete test menu consolidation for laboratory Internal Quality Control.
Providing accurate and reliable sample material and delivering results you can trust.
Key Benefits of Acusera
Commutability
A commutable sample matrix increases confidence that performance mimics that of patient samples.
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.
Traceability
The values assigned to both our calibrators and control materials are traceable to a recognised reference material or reference measurement procedure meeting ISO 17511 and ISO 18153 requirements.
Accurate Target Values
Our process utilises thousands of independent labs globally, ensuring availability of highly accurate, robust target values for a wide range of instruments and methods, ultimately eliminating the need to spend time and money assigning in-house.
True Third Party Controls
Manufactured independently, the Acusera range delivers unbiased performance assessment with any instrument or method, helping to meet ISO 15189:2022 requirements whilst eliminating the need for multiple instrument dedicated controls.
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.
Consistency
Our superior manufacturing processes ensure stability claims and analyte levels won’t differ significantly from lot-to-lot. You can therefore be sure of receiving the same standard of product time and time again.
Shelf Life Longevity
With a shelf life of up to four years for lyophilised controls and two years for liquid controls, you can benefit from continuity of lot supply whilst reducing the frequency of new lot validation studies, thus saving time and money.
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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Anti-MĆ¼llerian 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 | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Frozen
- Aqueous Material
- 4 Clinically relevant levels (including Ultra-Low)
- Stable to expiry date at -20ºC to -80ºC
- 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 | 1 | CQ10453 | |
| Cardiac Control Ultra Low | Siemens | 6 x 1 ml | 2 | CQ10428 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 1 | Siemens | 6 x 1 ml | 2 | CQ10429 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 2 | Siemens | 6 x 1 ml | 2 | CQ10430 | |
| Cardiac Control Level 3 | Siemens | 6 x 1 ml | 2 | CQ10431 | |
Analytes
- Troponin I
- NT-proBNP