EQAS Blood Gas
Monthly program for reporting of routine blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and magnesium by blood gas, ion selection electrode (ISE) and biosensor instrumentation
Liquid, aqueous samples
Comprehensive menu for assessment of laboratory performance of Blood Gas, Electrolyte, Glucose, Lactate and Magnesium tests
12-month cycle
Analytes:
Calcium (Ionized)
Chloride
Glucose
Lactate (Lactic Acid)
Magnesium
pH
pCO2
pO2
Potassium
Sodium
EQAS Blood Typing Program
Program providing a qualitative assessment of key immunohematology parameters; three samples are tested every four months for a total of 9 samples per annual cycle. Educational case studies at no additional charge
Ideal for clinical lab, blood bank and transfusion center testing needs
Barcoded and ready-to-use tubes for automated platforms
3 samples tested every 4 months
Submit results and view reports through EQAS Online
3 x 4 mL Sample and 1 x 2 mL Donor (each shipment)
Analytes:
ABO Group
Antibody Identification
Antibody Screen
Antigen Typing
Compatibility (Cross-match)
DAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test)
Rh(D)
EQAS Cardiac Markers Program
Monthly program for assessing cardiac health including D-dimer, that are tested in clinical labs near patient/POC settings worldwide
Liquid, human plasma based
Comprehensive menu of important cardiac assessment markers, plus D-dimer
12-month cycle
Analytes :
BNP
CK-MB
D-dimer
hs-CRP
Myoglobin
NT-ProBNP
Troponin I
Troponin T
Homocysteine (pilot analyte)
EQAS Clinical Chemistry (Monthly) Program
Program providing samples for 12 monthly general chemistry and thyroid analyte measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet
Lyophilized, human serum based
12-month cycle
Submit results for the appropriate sample every month
Reference Method Values provided for select analytes
Analytes :
Acid Phosphatase (Total)
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Amylase (Pancreatic)
Amylase (Total)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
Bilirubin (Direct)
Bilirubin (Indirect)
Bilirubin (Total)
Calcium (Ionized)
Calcium (Total)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Chloride
Cholesterol (HDL)
Cholesterol (LDL)
Cholesterol (Total)
Cholinesterase
Copper
Cortisol
Creatine Kinase (CK)
Creatinine
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Glucose
Iron
Iron Binding Capacity, Total (TIBC)
Iron Binding Capacity, Unsaturated (UIBC)
Lactate (Lactic Acid)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lipase
Lithium
Magnesium
Osmolality
Phosphate
Potassium
Protein (Total)
Sodium
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine, Free (FT4)
Thyroxine (T4), Total
Transferrin
Triglycerides
Triiodothyronine, Free (FT3)
Triiodothyronine (T3), Total
Urea
Urea Nitrogen
Uric Acid
Zinc
Pilot Analyte: Bile Acid
EQAS Coagulation Program
Program designed for the quantitative measure of coagulation parameters, including Protein C and S Activity, Factor VIII and von Willebrand Factor. Twelve plasma samples are tested over the course of an annual cycle and results submitted once per month
Lyophilized, human plasma based
11 parameters for assessment of lab performance in assays related to Coagulation disorders such as hemorrhage and thrombosis
12-month cycle
Analytes:
Antithrombin III (ATIII)
APTT
D-dimer
Factor VIII
Fibrinogen
INR
Protein C
Protein S
PT
Thrombin Time (TT)
Von Willebrand Factor (vWF)
EQAS Ethanol Ammonia Program
Monthly program containing levels of ethanol and ammonia in serum that span normal to abnormal (or toxic) ranges
Liquid, human serum based
Clinically relevant levels of serum Ethanol and Ammonia
12-month cycle
Analytes:
Ammonia
Ethanol
EQAS Hematology Program
Program providing samples for 12 monthly measurements of 11 nondifferential basic parameters and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet
Liquid product with stabilized human RBCs
Choice of 11 basic hematology parameters
For use on manual or automated analyzers
Convenience of primary pierceable tubes
12-month cycle consisting of 4 separate shipments
Analytes
Hematocrit (HCT)
Hemoglobin (HGB)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
Platelets (PLT)
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width
(RDW)
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width
(RDW-SD)
White Blood Cells (WBC)
EQAS Hemoglobin Program
Program providing samples for 12 monthly hemoglobin A1C and A2 measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet
Lyophilized, human whole blood based
12-month cycle
Submit results for the appropriate sample every month
Reference Method Values provided for select analytes
Analytes:
Hemoglobin A1C
Hemoglobin A2
Hemoglobin (Total Glycated)
EQAS HIV-Hepatitis Program
Program providing monthly qualitative and/or quantitative measurements of key HIV and Hepatitis markers tested in the serology laboratory
Liquid, human source material
Suitable for serological tests used to detect key HIV and Hepatitis viral antibodies and antigens
A qualitative and quantitative program is available
Submit results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
12 x 2 mL
Analytes:
Anti-HAV
HAV IgG
HAV IgM
Anti-HBc
HBc IgM
Anti-HBe
Anti-HBs
Anti-HCV
Anti-HIV-1
Anti-HIV-1/2
Anti-HIV-2
Anti-HTLV-I
HBeAg
HBsAg
HIV-1 Ag
EQAS Lipids Program
Monthly program containing serum analytes for a full range of lipid profile
Liquid, human serum based
Comprehensive menu of lipid profile analytes
12-month cycle
Submit results for the appropriate sample every month
Analytes:
Apo-A1
Apo-B
Cholesterol (HDL)
Cholesterol (LDL)
Cholesterol (Total)
Triglycerides
Pilot Analyte
Cholesterol (non-HDL)
Lipoprotein (a)
EQAS Online and Mobile
Conveniently submit and manage your EQAS proficiency test data from any device with an internet connection.
EQAS Online homepage displays all programs you participate in
Color coding of submitted, late or missing results
Quick and easy test setup by instrument
Automatic updates and data transmission
Get email reminders of upcoming samples or available reports
Multiple users available
Login today at www.QCNet.com/eqasonline
Available Anywhere at Anytime
Reduce the use of paper
No local software installations
EQAS Serum Proteins Program
Program for testing specific serum proteins, including kappa and lambda light chains. Samples are tested and results submitted each month. Regular reports provide informative statistical analyses and valuable peer group comparisons
Lyophilized, human serum based
Comprehensive menu for assessment of lab performance on serum protein assays
12-month cycle
Submit results for the appropriate sample every month
Analytes:
α-1 Acid Glycoprotein
α-1 Antitrypsin
β-2 Macroglobulin
β-2 Microglobulin
Albumin
Antistreptolysin O (ASO)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Ceruloplasmin
Complement C3
Complement C4
Haptoglobin
Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Kappa Light Chain
Lambda Light Chain
Prealbumin
Protein (Total)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Transferrin
EQAS Syphilis-Chagas Program
Monthly program providing qualitative and/or quantitative serological measurements of Treponemal, non-Treponemal and Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies; peer group reports via QCNet
Liquid, human source material
Suitable for serological tests detecting Treponema pallidum, Non-Treponemal and Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies
12-month cycle
A qualitative and quantitative program is available
Submit results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
12 x 1.5 mL
Analytes:
Non-Treponemal antibodies
Treponema pallidum IgG
Treponema pallidum Antibodies
Trypanosoma cruzi Antibodies
EQAS ToRCH-EBV-MuMZ Program
Monthly program providing a qualitative assessment of basic urine parameters performed manually or with automated dipstick methods
Liquid matrix
Suitable for manual and automated dipstick analysis in both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT)
Submit qualitative results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
12 x 12 mL
Analytes :
Albumin
Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
Bilirubin
Blood/Hemoglobin
Creatinine
Glucose
Ketones
Leukocytes
Nitrite
pH
Pregnancy (hCG)
Protein (Total)
Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio
Specific Gravity
Urobilinogen
EQAS Urinalysis Program
Monthly program providing a qualitative assessment of basic urine parameters performed manually or with automated dipstick methods
Liquid matrix
Suitable for manual and automated dipstick analysis in both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT)
Submit qualitative results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
12 x 12 mL
Analytes :
Albumin
Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
Bilirubin
Blood/Hemoglobin
Creatinine
Glucose
Ketones
Leukocytes
Nitrite
pH
Pregnancy (hCG)
Protein (Total)
Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio
Specific Gravity
Urobilinogen
EQAS Urine Chemistry Program
Program providing samples for 12 monthly basic and specialty urine chemistry analyte measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet
Lyophilized, human urine based
Matrix appropriate samples include basic and specialty urine chemistry analytes
12-month cycle
Submit results for the appropriate sample every month
Analytes :
5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA)
Calcium (Total)
Chloride
Cortisol (Free)
Creatinine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Glucose
Homovanillic Acid (HVA)
Hydroxyproline (Total)
Magnesium
Metanephrine
Microalbumin
Norepinephrine
Normetanephrine
Osmolality
Phosphorus
Potassium
Protein (Total)
Sodium
Urea Nitrogen
Uric Acid
Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)