{"id":678,"date":"2021-05-23T09:48:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T09:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affinitech.co.th\/?page_id=678"},"modified":"2021-05-23T15:42:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T15:42:49","slug":"external-quality-assurance-services-eqas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/affinitech.co.th\/index.php\/external-quality-assurance-services-eqas\/","title":{"rendered":"External Quality Assurance Services (EQAS)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EQAS Blood Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program for reporting of routine blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, lactate and magnesium by blood gas, ion selection electrode (ISE) and biosensor instrumentation<\/p>\n

Liquid, aqueous samples
\nComprehensive menu for assessment of laboratory performance of Blood Gas, Electrolyte, Glucose, Lactate and Magnesium tests
\n12-month cycle<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Calcium (Ionized)
\nChloride
\nGlucose
\nLactate (Lactic Acid)
\nMagnesium
\npH
\npCO2
\npO2
\nPotassium
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EQAS Blood Typing Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Ideal for clinical lab, blood bank and transfusion center testing needs
\nBarcoded and ready-to-use tubes for automated platforms
\n3 samples tested every 4 months
\nSubmit results and view reports through EQAS Online
\n3 x 4 mL Sample and 1 x 2 mL Donor (each shipment)<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

ABO Group
\nAntibody Identification
\nAntibody Screen
\nAntigen Typing
\nCompatibility (Cross-match)
\nDAT (Direct Antiglobulin Test)
\nRh(D)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Cardiac Markers Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program for assessing cardiac health including D-dimer, that are tested in clinical labs near patient\/POC settings worldwide<\/p>\n

Liquid, human plasma based
\nComprehensive menu of important cardiac assessment markers, plus D-dimer
\n12-month cycle<\/p>\n

Analytes :<\/p>\n

BNP
\nCK-MB
\nD-dimer
\nhs-CRP
\nMyoglobin
\nNT-ProBNP
\nTroponin I
\nTroponin T
\nHomocysteine (pilot analyte)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Clinical Chemistry (Monthly) Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program providing samples for 12 monthly general chemistry and thyroid analyte measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet<\/p>\n

Lyophilized, human serum based
\n12-month cycle
\nSubmit results for the appropriate sample every month
\nReference Method Values provided for select analytes<\/p>\n

Analytes :<\/p>\n

Acid Phosphatase (Total)
\nAlanine Aminotransferase (ALT\/SGPT)
\nAlbumin
\nAlkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
\nAmylase (Pancreatic)
\nAmylase (Total)
\nAspartate Aminotransferase (AST\/SGOT)
\nBilirubin (Direct)
\nBilirubin (Indirect)
\nBilirubin (Total)
\nCalcium (Ionized)
\nCalcium (Total)
\nCarbon Dioxide (CO2)
\nChloride
\nCholesterol (HDL)
\nCholesterol (LDL)
\nCholesterol (Total)
\nCholinesterase
\nCopper
\nCortisol
\nCreatine Kinase (CK)
\nCreatinine
\nGamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
\nGlucose
\nIron
\nIron Binding Capacity, Total (TIBC)
\nIron Binding Capacity, Unsaturated (UIBC)
\nLactate (Lactic Acid)
\nLactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
\nLipase
\nLithium
\nMagnesium
\nOsmolality
\nPhosphate
\nPotassium
\nProtein (Total)
\nSodium
\nThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
\nThyroxine, Free (FT4)
\nThyroxine (T4), Total
\nTransferrin
\nTriglycerides
\nTriiodothyronine, Free (FT3)
\nTriiodothyronine (T3), Total
\nUrea
\nUrea Nitrogen
\nUric Acid
\nZinc
\nPilot Analyte: Bile Acid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Coagulation Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lyophilized, human plasma based
\n11 parameters for assessment of lab performance in assays related to Coagulation disorders such as hemorrhage and thrombosis
\n12-month cycle<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Antithrombin III (ATIII)
\nAPTT
\nD-dimer
\nFactor VIII
\nFibrinogen
\nINR
\nProtein C
\nProtein S
\nPT
\nThrombin Time (TT)
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EQAS Ethanol Ammonia Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program containing levels of ethanol and ammonia in serum that span normal to abnormal (or toxic) ranges<\/p>\n

Liquid, human serum based
\nClinically relevant levels of serum Ethanol and Ammonia
\n12-month cycle<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Ammonia
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EQAS Hematology Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program providing samples for 12 monthly measurements of 11 nondifferential basic parameters and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet<\/p>\n

Liquid product with stabilized human RBCs
\nChoice of 11 basic hematology parameters
\nFor use on manual or automated analyzers
\nConvenience of primary pierceable tubes
\n12-month cycle consisting of 4 separate shipments<\/p>\n

Analytes<\/p>\n

Hematocrit (HCT)
\nHemoglobin (HGB)
\nMean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
\nMean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
\nMean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
\nMean Platelet Volume (MPV)
\nPlatelets (PLT)
\nRed Blood Cells (RBC)
\nRed Blood Cell Distribution Width
\n(RDW)
\nRed Blood Cell Distribution Width
\n(RDW-SD)
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EQAS Hemoglobin Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program providing samples for 12 monthly hemoglobin A1C and A2 measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet<\/p>\n

Lyophilized, human whole blood based
\n12-month cycle
\nSubmit results for the appropriate sample every month
\nReference Method Values provided for select analytes<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Hemoglobin A1C
\nHemoglobin A2
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EQAS HIV-Hepatitis Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program providing monthly qualitative and\/or quantitative measurements of key HIV and Hepatitis markers tested in the serology laboratory<\/p>\n

Liquid, human source material
\nSuitable for serological tests used to detect key HIV and Hepatitis viral antibodies and antigens
\nA qualitative and quantitative program is available
\nSubmit results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
\n12 x 2 mL<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Anti-HAV
\nHAV IgG
\nHAV IgM
\nAnti-HBc
\nHBc IgM
\nAnti-HBe
\nAnti-HBs
\nAnti-HCV
\nAnti-HIV-1
\nAnti-HIV-1\/2
\nAnti-HIV-2
\nAnti-HTLV-I
\nHBeAg
\nHBsAg
\nHIV-1 Ag<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Lipids Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program containing serum analytes for a full range of lipid profile<\/p>\n

Liquid, human serum based
\nComprehensive menu of lipid profile analytes
\n12-month cycle
\nSubmit results for the appropriate sample every month<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Apo-A1
\nApo-B
\nCholesterol (HDL)
\nCholesterol (LDL)
\nCholesterol (Total)
\nTriglycerides<\/p>\n

Pilot Analyte
\nCholesterol (non-HDL)
\nLipoprotein (a)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Online and Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conveniently submit and manage your EQAS proficiency test data from any device with an internet connection.<\/p>\n

EQAS Online homepage displays all programs you participate in
\nColor coding of submitted, late or missing results
\nQuick and easy test setup by instrument
\nAutomatic updates and data transmission
\nGet email reminders of upcoming samples or available reports
\nMultiple users available
\nLogin today at www.QCNet.com\/eqasonline
\nAvailable Anywhere at Anytime<\/p>\n

Reduce the use of paper
\nNo local software installations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Serum Proteins Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lyophilized, human serum based
\nComprehensive menu for assessment of lab performance on serum protein assays
\n12-month cycle
\nSubmit results for the appropriate sample every month<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

\u03b1-1 Acid Glycoprotein
\n\u03b1-1 Antitrypsin
\n\u03b2-2 Macroglobulin
\n\u03b2-2 Microglobulin
\nAlbumin
\nAntistreptolysin O (ASO)
\nC-Reactive Protein (CRP)
\nCeruloplasmin
\nComplement C3
\nComplement C4
\nHaptoglobin
\nImmunoglobulin A (IgA)
\nImmunoglobulin E (IgE)
\nImmunoglobulin G (IgG)
\nImmunoglobulin M (IgM)
\nKappa Light Chain
\nLambda Light Chain
\nPrealbumin
\nProtein (Total)
\nRheumatoid Factor (RF)
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EQAS Syphilis-Chagas Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program providing qualitative and\/or quantitative serological measurements of Treponemal, non-Treponemal and Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies; peer group reports via QCNet<\/p>\n

Liquid, human source material
\nSuitable for serological tests detecting Treponema pallidum, Non-Treponemal and Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies
\n12-month cycle
\nA qualitative and quantitative program is available
\nSubmit results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
\n12 x 1.5 mL<\/p>\n

Analytes:<\/p>\n

Non-Treponemal antibodies
\nTreponema pallidum IgG
\nTreponema pallidum Antibodies
\nTrypanosoma cruzi Antibodies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS ToRCH-EBV-MuMZ Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program providing a qualitative assessment of basic urine parameters performed manually or with automated dipstick methods<\/p>\n

Liquid matrix
\nSuitable for manual and automated dipstick analysis in both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT)
\nSubmit qualitative results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
\n12 x 12 mL<\/p>\n

Analytes :<\/p>\n

Albumin
\nAlbumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
\nBilirubin
\nBlood\/Hemoglobin
\nCreatinine
\nGlucose
\nKetones
\nLeukocytes
\nNitrite
\npH
\nPregnancy (hCG)
\nProtein (Total)
\nProtein-to-Creatinine Ratio
\nSpecific Gravity
\nUrobilinogen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Urinalysis Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly program providing a qualitative assessment of basic urine parameters performed manually or with automated dipstick methods<\/p>\n

Liquid matrix
\nSuitable for manual and automated dipstick analysis in both clinical and point-of-care testing (POCT)
\nSubmit qualitative results and view reports each month through EQAS Online
\n12 x 12 mL<\/p>\n

Analytes :<\/p>\n

Albumin
\nAlbumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
\nBilirubin
\nBlood\/Hemoglobin
\nCreatinine
\nGlucose
\nKetones
\nLeukocytes
\nNitrite
\npH
\nPregnancy (hCG)
\nProtein (Total)
\nProtein-to-Creatinine Ratio
\nSpecific Gravity
\nUrobilinogen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EQAS Urine Chemistry Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program providing samples for 12 monthly basic and specialty urine chemistry analyte measurements and corresponding reports for peer group result comparison via QCNet<\/p>\n

Lyophilized, human urine based
\nMatrix appropriate samples include basic and specialty urine chemistry analytes
\n12-month cycle
\nSubmit results for the appropriate sample every month<\/p>\n

Analytes :<\/p>\n

5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA)
\nCalcium (Total)
\nChloride
\nCortisol (Free)
\nCreatinine
\nDopamine
\nEpinephrine
\nGlucose
\nHomovanillic Acid (HVA)
\nHydroxyproline (Total)
\nMagnesium
\nMetanephrine
\nMicroalbumin
\nNorepinephrine
\nNormetanephrine
\nOsmolality
\nPhosphorus
\nPotassium
\nProtein (Total)
\nSodium
\nUrea Nitrogen
\nUric Acid
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