CSF External Quality Assessment
CSF External Quality Assessment
The RIQAS Cerebrospinal Fluid EQA programme has been designed to monitor the performance of CSF in clinical laboratories where samples are tested to diagnose a range of medical disorders.
- Liquid ready-to-use samples
- Monthly reporting
- Testing covers the full range of clinically relevant decision levels
- Submit results and view reports online via RIQAS.net
- 12 month subscription
- Cycle Starts – March 2025
| Cat No | Kit Size | Frequency | Parameters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ9168 | 12 x 3ml | Monthly | 7 | |
Parameters
- Albumin
- Chloride
- Glucose
- IgG
- Lactate
- Protein (Total)
- Sodium
Please note, product availability may vary country to country.
Related Products
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
Immunology / Protein Control Calibrators
β-2-Microglobulin Calibrator
Dedicated β-2-Microglobulin calibrators designed for use in the calibration of b-2-Microglobulin assays. With an excellent working stability of 30 days at 2ºC to 8ºC, waste is kept to a minimum.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- 100% human serum
- Stable for 30 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β-2Microglobulin Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 1 | BM10444 | |
| β-2Microglobulin Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 1 | BM1362 | |
Analytes
- β-2 Microglobulin
CRP Calibrator
Dedicated CRP calibrator designed for use in the calibration of CRP assays. Calibrators are available to suit high sensitivity, mid range and full range assays.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- Stable for 30 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP High Sensitivity Calibrator Series | 6 x 2ml | 1 | CP2478 | |
| CRP Full Range Calibrator Series (0.1-160mg/l) | 6 x 2ml | 1 | CP2499 | |
Analytes
- CRP
Cystatin C Calibrator
Dedicated Cystatin C calibrator designed specifically for use with the Randox Cystatin C assay. Five different levels are provided in a liquid stable format for ease of use and convenience.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at +2-8°C
- Multi-point calibrator
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cystatin C Calibrator | 5 x 2ml | 1 | CYS10445 | |
Analytes
- Cystatin C
IgE Calibrator
Dedicated IgE calibrator specifically designed for use with immunoturbidimetric IgG assays.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at +2-8°C
| Cat No | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IgE Calibrator Series | 6 x 1ml | 1 | IE2492 | |
Analytes
- lgE
Immunoglobulin Calibrator
Multi-analyte calibrator covering 3 immunoglobulin assays. Designed specifically for use with the Randox range of immunoglobulin assays.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunoglobulin Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 3 | IT3861 | |
Analytes
- IgA
- IgM
- lgG
Specific Protein Calibrator - For use with samples that do not require pre-dilution
Multi-analyte calibrator set covering 12 serum proteins. Five different levels are provided in a liquid stable format for ease of use and convenience.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- 5 levels provided
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Protein Calibrator (Undiluted Samples) | 5 x 1ml | 12 | IT2691 | |
Analytes
- ASO
- Complement C3
- Complement C4
- CRP
- Ferritin
- Haptoglobin
- Prealbumin
- Rheumatoid Factor
- Transferrin
Specific Protein Calibrator - For use with samples that require pre-dilution
Multi-analyte calibrator set covering 3 serum proteins. Five different levels are provided in a liquid stable format for ease of use and convenience.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human serum
- 5 levels provided
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 30 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Protein Calibrator (Diluted Samples) | 5 x 1ml | 3 | IT2692 | |
Analytes
- IgA
- IgG
- IgM
Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR) Calibrator
Providing a true third party solution for the measurement of Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR), the Acusera sTfR Calibrator will deliver an unbiased, independent assessment of analytical performance.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Human based serum
- Stable to expiry date at +2-8°C
- Open vial stability of 28 days at +2-8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sTfR Calibrator | 6 x 1ml | 1 | TF10161 | |
Analytes
- Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR)
Diabetes Control Calibrator
Fructosamine Calibrator
Dedicated Fructosamine calibrator specifically designed for use with the Randox Fructosamine assay.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Human based serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 4 weeks at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fructosamine Calibrator | 3 x 1ml | 1 | FR2993 | |
Analytes
- Fructosamine
HbA1c Calibrator
A human based whole blood calibrator designed for use in the routine calibration of the HbA1c assay.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- 100% human whole blood
- Treated in the same manner as a patient sample
- Once opened stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c Calibrator Series | 5 x 2ml 1 x 8ml | 1 | HA3444 | |
Analytes
- HbA1c
HbA1c II Calibrator
A human whole blood calibrator designed for use in the routine calibration of the HbA1c II assay.
Features & Benefits
- Supplied in a lyophilised format
- 100% human whole blood
- Treated in the same manner as a patient sample
- Once opened the calibrator is stable for 14 days at +2°C to +8°C
- Traceable to NGSP
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c II Calibrator Series | 5 x 0.5mL | 1 | HA8124 | |
Analytes
- HbA1c II
Clinical Chemistry Control Calibrators
Clinical Chemistry Calibration Serum
Third party chemistry calibrators covering 38 commonly used clinical chemistry tests. Method and instrument specific target values and ranges are provided for most chemistry analysers. Two clinically significant levels are available.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Human based serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of up to 7 days at 2°C – 8°C or 28 days at -20°C
- Multi-point calibration serum
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Chemistry Calibration Serum Level 2 | 20 x 5 ml | 38 | CAL2350 | |
| Clinical Chemistry Calibration Serum Level 3 | 20 x 5 ml | 38 | CAL2351 | |
Analytes
- a-HBDH
- Albumin
- ALP
- ALT (GPT)
- Amylase (Total)
- Amylase (Pancreatic)
- AST (GOT)
- Bicarbonate
- Bile Acids
- Bilirubin (Direct)
- Bilirubin (Total)
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Cholesterol
- Cholinesterase
- CK Total
- Creatinine
- Copper
- D-3-Hydroxybutyrate
- Glucose
- gGT
- GLDH
- Iron
- Lactate
- LDH
- Lipase
- Lithium
- Magnesium
- Osmolality
- Phosphorous (Inorganic)
- Potassium
- Sodium
- TIBC
- Total Protein
- Triglycerides
- Urea
- Uric Acid
- Zinc
Publications
Aldolase Calibrator
Dedicated Aldolase calibrator designed specifically for use in the calibration of the Randox Aldolase assay.
Features & Benefits
- Lyophilised for enhanced stability
- Human based serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Reconstituted stability of 5 days at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldolase Calibrator | 3 x 1 ml | 1 | AD5000 | |
Analytes
- Aldolase
Multi-Calibrator
A multi-analyte calibrator covering 4 parameters in total. The liquid stable format makes it easy to use and convenient.
Features & Benefits
- Liquid ready-to-use
- Human based serum
- Stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
- Once opened stable to expiry date at 2°C – 8°C
| Description | Size | Analytes | Cat No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Calibrator | 3 x 2 ml | 4 | MC1382 | |
Analytes
- Ammonia
- Glutamate
- Glucose
- Lactate