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LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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INDEX
Other samples of interest exist in other schemes, most notably: 1. QUARTZ - test materials aimed primarily aimed at Forensic Toxicology Laboratories, includes numerous materials including Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and synthetic cannabinoids. 2. Drugs of Abuse in Hair. For information relating to these schemes and test materials please contact your local office/distributor.
A2LA-accredited programs are managed from LGC Proficiency Testing in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. UKAS accredited programs are managed from LGC Proficiency Testing in Bury, UK. Exceptions to accreditation are noted. Not all programs are accredited and accredited programs are included in either UKAS or A2LA accreditation. See both scopes of accreditation online for details.
HOW TO REGISTER ………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
YOUR DETAILS …….………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
SAMPLES AVAILABLE
PACKAGE OFFERS ……...…………………………………………………………………… 3
CHEMISTRY …………..……………………………………………………………………….. 3 - 4
HAEMATOLOGY ………………………………………………………………………………. 5
IMMUNOLOGY …..…………………………………………………………………………….. 6
BACTERIOLOGY ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 - 8
MYCOBACTERIOLOGY ……………………………………………………………………… 8
MYCOLOGY …………………………………………………………………………………… 8
PARASITOLOGY …………….………………………………………………………………... 9
VIROLOGY ………………………..…………………………………………………………… 9
MOLECULAR MULTIPLEX .………………………………………………………………….. 10
THERAPEUTIC DRUGS ...……………………………………………………………………. 10 - 11
DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS ………… 11
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS ……………………………………………………………………. 11 - 13
PSYCHOSTIMULANTS ………………………………………………………………………. 13
SMOKING RELATED DRUGS ………………………………………………………………. 13
ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUG SCREEN …………………………………………………… 14
ANTIBIOTIC AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS …………………………………………………. 14
IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS ………………………………………………………………….. 15
TOXICOLOGY …………………………………………………………………………………. 15 - 16
DRUG OF ABUSE IN URINE ………………………………………………………………… 16
DRUGS OF ABUSE IN ORAL FLUID ……………………………………………………….. 16
SHIPPING DATES ……………………………………………………………………………………... 17 – 10
REPEAT/ADDITIONAL PRICES ……………………………………………………………………... 19
GENERAL NOTES …………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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HOW TO REGISTER
1. Complete ‘Your Details’ section on page 2. 2. Mark the required samples on pages 3 – 16. 3. Return the completed application form to us via email: [email protected]
For details on the full technical specification of the scheme, please refer to the Scheme Description. Please ensure that LGC receive your order as soon as possible in order to avoid stock shortages. Please note that orders received the week prior to the despatch date may be subject to a despatch delay.
YOUR DETAILS
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LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
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SAMPLES AVAILABLE
PACKAGE OFFERS (CLS)
Order one of our packages to benefit from a 40% discount. Please see the programme listing in the relevant section of the application form for full analyte details.
CHEMISTRY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
Package Programmes included Please tick
1 CHM Chemistry/Immunoassay (1-20 analytes) BHM Basic Haematology UA Urinalysis and HCG
2
CHM Chemistry/Immunoassay (21-30 analytes) BHM Basic Haematology UA Urinalysis and HCG GLH Glycosylated Haemoglobin
3
CHM Chemistry/Immunoassay (31+ analytes) BHM Basic Haematology UA Urinalysis and HCG GLH Glycosylated Haemoglobin COA Coagulation (6+ analytes)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Number
of analytes
Please tick
PT-CL-CC-CHM
Chemistry / Immunoassay There are three levels of participation. Please see ‘Price’ column for further details. Analytes can be chosen from Chemistry, TDM and/or Immunoassay sections of the CHM sample. Participants select chosen analytes at the point of results entry.
Chemistry analytes: ACE; Acid Phosphatase, total; Albumin; Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); ALT; Amylase, pancreatic; Amylase, total; AST; Bicarbonate; Bile Acid; Bilirubin, direct; Bilirubin, indirect; Bilirubin, total; Calcium, ionised; Calcium, total; Chloride; Cholesterol, HDL; Cholesterol, LDL; Cholesterol, total; Cholinesterase; Copper; Creatine Kinase (CK); Creatinine; D-3-Hydroxybutyrate; Fructosamine; GGT; GLDH; Glucose; HBDH; Iron; Lactate; LDH; Lipase; Magnesium; NEFA; Osmolality; Phosphate; Potassium; Protein, total; Sodium; T Uptake (%); T Uptake (units); T3, free; T4, free; Thyroxine (T4); TIBC (measured or iron-based calc.); Triglycerides; Triiodothyronine (T3); TSH; UIBC; Urate; Urea; Zinc
TDM analytes: Amikacin; Carbamazepine; Digoxin; Gentamicin; Lithium; Paracetamol (Acetaminophen); Phenobarbital; Phenytoin; Salicylic Acid; Theophylline; Tobramycin; Valproate; Vancomycin
Immunoassay analytes: 11-Deoxycortisol; 17-OH-Progesterone; Aldosterone; Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP); Androstenedione; CEA; Cortisol; DHEA Sulfate; DHEA, unconjugated; Ferritin; Folate; Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Growth Hormone (hGH); hCG; LH; Oestradiol; Oestriol, free (UE3); Oestriol, total; PAP; Prealbumin; Progesterone; Prolactin; PSA, total; SHBG; Testosterone, free; Testosterone, total; TIBC (transferrin-based calculation); Thyroxine Binding Globulin (TBG); Transferrin; Vitamin B12
5ml lyophilised serum
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
1 - 20
analytes
21 - 30
analytes
31+
analytes
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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CHEMISTRY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
CHEMISTRY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-CC-ALM
Alcohol/Ammonia Acetone (Ketones); Ethanol; Ammonia
2ml serum 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-IAS
Immunoassay - Special
1-25-(OH)2 Vitamin D; 25-OH Vitamin D; ACTH; Calcitonin; C-peptide; Gastrin; IGF-1; Insulin; Osteocalcin; Parathyroid Hormone (PTH); Procalcitonin; Renin Activity; Renin (Direct Concentration)
2ml lyophilised serum
12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-NB
Neonatal Bilirubin Bilirubin, direct; Bilirubin, total
1ml serum 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-SFC
Spinal Fluid Chemistry
Albumin; Chloride; Glucose; lgG; Lactate; LDH; Potassium; Sodium; Total Protein
2ml simulated CSF
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-TMS
Tumour Markers Beta 2 Microglobulin; CA-125; CA 15-3; CA 19-9; CA 27.29; NSE; PSA, free; Thyroglobulin
2ml lyophilised serum
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-UC
Urine Chemistry Albumin / Microalbumin; Albumin / Creatinine Ratio (ACR); Amylase; Calcium; Chloride; Creatinine; Glucose; Magnesium; Osmolality; Phosphate; Potassium; Sodium; Total Nitrogen; Total Protein; Urate; Urea
10ml urine 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-CC-BLG
Blood Gas pCO2; pH; pO2; Bicarbonate (tCO2); Calcium, ionised; Chloride; Creatinine; Glucose; Lactate; Magnesium, ionised; Potassium; Sodium; Urea
3ml ampoule 12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-BLX
Blood Oximetry Carboxyhaemoglobin; Haematocrit, calculated; Haemoglobin, total; Methaemoglobin; Oxyhaemoglobin
2ml ampoule Haemoglobin source is bovine
12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-CAR
Cardiac Markers BNP; CK-MB, activity; CK-MB, mass; Creatine Kinase (CK), total; D-dimer; Homocysteine; Myoglobin; NT pro-BNP; Troponin I; Troponin T
2ml lyophilised serum
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-CC-GLH
Glycosylated Haemoglobin
Glycosylated haemoglobin (as HbA1c)
0.2ml lyophilised haemolysed human blood
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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HAEMATOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
HAEMATOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-HM-ABI
Advanced Blood Cell ID (online only)
Blood Cell Identification 7 x annotated cells/objects on a virtual slide
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-HM-BID
Blood Cell ID and Differential (online only)
Blood Cell Identification; Neutrophils, segmented or band; Neutrophils, band; Neutrophils, segmented; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Basophils; Eosinophils; Lymphocytes, reactive; Immature Cells; NRBCs per 100 WBCs; Platelet Estimate; Unclassified Cells
10 x annotated cells/objects on a virtual slide
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-HM-BHM
Basic Haematology
Haemoglobin; Haematocrit; MCH; MCHC; MCV; MPV; Platelets; Plateletcrit; RBC; RDW CV; RDW SD; WBC
2ml simulated whole blood
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-HM-COA
Coagulation There are two levels of participation. Please see ‘Price’ column for further details.
APTT; Fibrinogen; INR; Prothrombin Time; Thrombin Time; Antithrombin III Activity; Factor II Activity; Factor V Activity; Factor VII Activity; Factor VIII Activity; Factor IX Activity; Factor X Activity; Factor XI Activity; Factor XII Activity; Plasminogen Activity; Protein C Activity; Protein S Activity
1ml lyophilised plasma
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-HM-HMX
5 Part Diff CBCX Haemoglobin; Haematocrit; MCH; MCHC; MCV; MPV; Platelets; RBC; RDW; WBC; Neutrophils; Lymphocytes; Monocytes; Eosinophils; Basophils; Neutrophils, absolute; Lymphocytes, absolute; Monocytes, absolute; Eosinophils, absolute; Basophils, absolute; Immature Granulocytes; Immature Granulocytes, absolute; Nucleated RBCs
2ml simulated whole blood
6 rounds (2 despatches, 3 rounds per
despatch)
PT-CL-HM-MP
Microscopy Package (online only)
Fecal WBC; Fern Test; Nasal Smear; Pinworm Preparation; Sperm; Urine Sediment; Vaginal Wet Preparation; Vaginal Wet Prep – KOH
9 x virtual images for microscopy
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-HM-UA
Urinalysis and HCG
Bilirubin; Bilirubin, confirmatory; Blood/Haemoglobin; Creatinine; Glucose; hCG; Ketones; Leukocyte Esterase; Nitrite; pH; Protein; Protein, confirmatory; Reducing Substance; Specific Gravity; Urobilinogen
2 x 10ml urine 3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
#Participants select analytes at the point of results entry. The number of analytes that can be selected will be restricted based on your chosen level of participation.
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-HM-SR
Sedimentation Rate Sedimentation Rate 5ml simulated
whole blood 12 rounds
(4 despatches, 3 rounds per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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IMMUNOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
IMMUNOLOGY (SAR) NOT ACCREDITED
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-IM-HEP
Hepatitis Serology Anti-HAV, total; Anti-HAV, IgG; Anti-HAV, IgM; Anti-HBc, total; Anti-HBc, IgM; Anti-HBs; Anti-HCV; HBsAg
2ml serum 12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-HIV
HIV Serology Anti-HIV-1; Anti-HIV-2; Anti-HIV-1/2; HIV-1 p24 Antigen
1ml serum 12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-HS
High Sensitivity CRP C-Reactive Protein, hs 0.5ml serum 12 rounds
(3 despatches, 4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-IM
Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis 0.65ml serum 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-IPR
Immunoproteins / C3 and C4
Alpha1-acid-glycoprotein; Alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT); Alpha2-macroglobulin; Anti-Streptolysin O; Antithrombin III; Ceruloplasmin; Complement C3; Complement C4; C-Reactive Protein; Haptoglobin; IgA; IgE, total; IgG; IgM; Kappa Light Chain, free; Kappa Light Chain, total; Lambda Light Chain, free; Lambda Light Chain, total; Retinol Binding Protein; Rheumatoid Factor
3ml lyophilised serum
12 rounds (2 despatches,
6 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-RUB
Rubella Rubella Antibody, IgG; Rubella Antibody, IgM
1ml serum 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-SYP
Syphilis Serology Syphilis 1ml serum 12 rounds
(3 despatches, 4 rounds per despatch)
PT-CL-IM-TA
Thyroid Antibodies Anti-TG; Anti-TPO
0.5ml serum 12 rounds (3 despatches,
4 rounds per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MI-SAB
SARS-CoV-2 Serology
SARS-CoV-2 Antibody, total; SARS-CoV-2 Antibody, IgA; SARS-CoV-2 Antibody, IgG; SARS-CoV-2 Antibody, IgM
2 x 0.75ml plasma 3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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BACTERIOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-BAC-BASIC
Basic Bacteriology Package
Blood culture identification Blood culture susceptibility Throat culture identification Urine colony count Urine culture identification Urine culture susceptibility
3 x lyophilised swabs and/or lyophilised pellet in vials with diluent
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-BAC-COMP
Comprehensive Bacteriology
Includes all the above BAC-BASIC analytes and also:
CSF culture identification CSF culture susceptibility Ear/Eye culture identification Group B Strep culture N. gonorrhoeae culture Sputum culture identification Sputum culture susceptibility Stool culture identification Wound culture identification Wound culture susceptibility
4 x lyophilised swabs and/or lyophilised pellet in vials with diluent
6 rounds (6 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-BTP Bordetella pertussis/ parapertussis (molecular)
Bordetella pertussis; Bordetella parapertussis
2 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-CDF C. difficile Toxin/Antigen
C. difficile Toxin; C. difficile Antigen
3 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-CGC C. trachomatis & N. gonorrhoeae
(molecular)
Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae
5 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-CRO
Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms
IMP; KPC; NDM; OXA-48; VIM 2 x lyophilised swabs
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-GBS
Group B Strep (molecular)
Group B Streptococcus 5 x lyophilized swabs
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-GSV
Gram Stain- Vaginitis (online only)
Bacterial vaginosis; Nugent Score
2 x virtual Gram stained slides
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-LG Legionella pneumophila Antigen
Legionella pneumophila Antigen 2 x 0.5ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MPG
Mycoplasma genitalium (molecular)
Mycoplasma genitalium 2 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MPM Mycoplasma pneumoniae (molecular)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae 2 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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BACTERIOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
MYCOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-MRM
Methicillin-Resistant/ Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (molecular)
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus aureus
2 x lyophilized swabs
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MRS
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Culture
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus culture
2 x lyophilized swabs
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-SPN Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen
Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen 2 x 0.5ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-SPY
Streptococcus Pharyngeal (molecular)
Group A Streptococcus; Group C/G Streptococcus
5 x lyophilized swabs
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-VGS
Gram Stain- Direct Smears (online only)
Gram Stain Interpretation; Leukocytes; Stain Quality; Sputum Specimen Quality
2 x virtual Gram stained slides
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-VRE
VRE Culture Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus 2 x lyophilized
swabs 3 rounds
(3 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-VRM
VRE (molecular) Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus 2 x lyophilized
swabs 3 rounds
(3 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-AFB
Acid Fast Smears Acid Fast Bacilli Smear 3 x single-well
glass slides 3 rounds
(3 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MTB
Mycobacteriology Culture
Mycobacteriology culture ID 3 x lyophilized loops and/ or liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MTM
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (molecular)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex;
Rifampin resistance 2 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-MY
Mycology Culture Mycology culture ID 5 x lyophilized
swabs 3 rounds
(3 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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PARASITOLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
VIROLOGY (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
VIROLOGY (SAR) NOT ACCREDITED
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-BPS
Blood Parasites Blood parasite ID 3 x Giemsa stained
blood smears; 2 x virtual Giemsa stained blood smears
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-CRG
Giardia & Cryptosporidium Antigens
Cryptosporidium Antigen; Giardia Antigen
3 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-TCH Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis 3 x 2ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-HPV
Human papillomavirus (molecular)
Human papillomavirus; HPV genotyping
5 x 1ml preservative solution with cells containing HPV
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-NOR
Norovirus (molecular)
Norovirus GI; Norovirus GII
2 x 1ml samples 3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-ROT
Rotavirus Rotavirus 3 x 1ml liquid
samples 3 rounds
(3 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-VIR
Respiratory Virology
Adenovirus; Influenza A; Influenza B; Influenza A or B; Respiratory Syncytial Virus
4 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
VIROLOGY (SAR) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MI-COV
SARS-CoV-2 (Molecular)
SARS-CoV-2 (Molecular) 2 x 1.5ml samples 6 rounds (6 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MI-ATG
SARS-CoV-2 (Antigen)
SARS-CoV-2 (Antigen) 3 x swab based samples
6 rounds (6 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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MOLECULAR MULTIPLEX (CLS) ACCREDITED BY A2LA
THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-CL-MC-BCP
Blood Pathogen Panel (multiplex)
Identification of Bacteria Identification of Yeasts Resistance Genes
5 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-CL-MC-GIP
Gastrointestinal Panel (multiplex)
Identification of Bacteria Identification of Viruses Identification of Parasites
5 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-MEP
Meningitis Panel (multiplex)
Identification of Bacteria Identification of Viruses Identification of Yeasts
5 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-PNE
Pneumonia Panel (multiplex)
Identification of Bacteria Identification of Viruses Resistance Genes
5 x 0.5 ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-CL-MC-RSP
Respiratory Panel (multiplex)
Identification of Bacteria Identification of Viruses
5 x 1ml liquid samples
3 rounds (3 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-TD1
Therapeutic Drugs mixture
Carbamazepine; CBZ-epoxide; Carbamazepine+CBZ-epoxide; Clonazepam; Lamotrigine; Phenytoin; Ethosuximide; Phenobarbitone; Primidone; Valproate; Caffeine; Digoxin; Lithium; Theophylline; Methotrexate; Paracetamol (Acetaminophen); Salicylic Acid; TD-Amikacin; TD-Gentamicin; TD-Tobramycin; TD-Vancomycin
3 x 5ml samples of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-CN1
Clobazam; Norclobazam
Clobazam; Norclobazam 2 x 2ml samples of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-AE1
Anti-epileptic drugs mixture 1
OH-oxcarbazepine; Gabapentin; Tiagabine; Levetiracetam; Pregabalin
1 x 4ml sample of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-AE2
Anti-epileptic drugs mixture 2
Topiramate; Vigabatrin; Felbamate; Zonisamide; Rufinamide; Lacosamide
1 x 4ml sample of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-CRD
Cardiac mixture Amiodarone; Desethylamiodarone; Flecainide
1 x 2ml sample of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
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THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING (TDM) NOT ACCREDITED
DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS (TDM) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS (TDM) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-AE4
Anti-epileptic drugs 4
Perampanel 1 x 2ml sample of lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-AE5
Anti-epileptic drugs 5 Brivaracetam 1 x 2ml sample of
lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-AM1
Analgesic mixture Ibuprofen; Diclofenac; Tramadol 2 x 5ml sample of
lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches,
1 round per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-SA01 Buprenorphine; Norbuprenorphine
2 x 2ml lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-SA02 Methadone; EDDP
2 x 2ml lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-PS01 Amitriptyline; Nortriptyline 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-PS02 Imipramine; Desipramine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-PS03 Clomipramine; Norclomipramine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-PS04 Clozapine; Norclozapine 5ml lyophilised human serum
12 rounds (4 despatches,
3 rounds per despatch)
PT-TM-PS05 Doxepin; Nordoxepin 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-TM-PS06 Fluoxetine; Norfluoxetine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-TM-PS07 Fluphenazine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-TM-PS08 Sertraline; Norsertraline 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-TM-PS09 Trimipramine; Nortrimipramine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS (TDM) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-PS10 Risperidone; HO-risperidone 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per
despatch)
PT-TM-PS11 Mirtazapine; Normirtazapine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS12 Maprotiline; Normaprotiline 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS13 Thioridazine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS14 Haloperidol 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS15 Olanzapine 5ml lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS16 Perphenazine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS17 Quetiapine; Norquetiapine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS18 Citalopram; Norcitalopram 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS19 Dothiepin; Northiaden 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS20 Venlafaxine; Norvenlafaxine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS21 Paroxetine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS22 Fluvoxamine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS23 Zuclopenthixol 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS24 Amisulpride 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS25 Aripiprazole; Dehydroaripiprazole 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS26 Ziprasidone 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS27 Duloxetine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
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PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS (TDM) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS (TDM) NOT ACCREDITED
PSYCHOSTIMULANTS (TDM) NOT ACCREDITED
SMOKING RELATED DRUGS (TDM) NOT ACCREDITED
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-PS28 Escitalopram 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS29 Trazodone 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS30 Sulpiride 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-PS31 Chlorpromazine; Norchlorpromazine 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS32 Mianserin 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS33 Brexpiprazole 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS34 Lurasidone 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS35 Sertindole 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TM-PS36 Iloperidone 5ml lyophilised newborn calf serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-PST1 Atomoxetine; Methylphenidate; Ritalinic acid
2 x 5ml lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-NC01 Nicotine; Cotinine
2 x 5ml lyophilised human urine
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUG SCREEN (TDM) NOT ACCREDITED
ANTIBIOTIC AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS (TDM-ANTIBIOTICS) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
ANTIBIOTIC AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS (TDM-ANTIBIOTICS) NOT ACCREDITED
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TM-AH01 Drug identification. Up to four drugs may be present in the sample, please see the Scheme description for further details
2 x 5ml lyophilised human urine
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-AT-01 Gentamicin; Vancomycin 1ml human serum 12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-AT-02 Tobramycin 1ml human serum 12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-AT-03 Amikacin 1ml human serum 12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-AT-07 Teicoplanin 1ml human serum 12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-AT-08 Antibiotics 1.7ml human serum
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-AT-AF01 Antifungals 1.7ml human serum
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS (IPT) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
*Labs will receive one set of samples for both Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus. You must be registered for the relevant analyte(s) in order to return results for assessment.
TOXICOLOGY (TOX) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-IP-CIC Ciclosporin* 3 x 1ml liquid human blood
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-IP-TAC Tacrolimus*
PT-IP-SIR Sirolimus 3 x 1ml liquid human blood
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-IP-EVE Everolimus 3 x 1ml liquid human blood
6 rounds (6 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-IP-MPA Mycophenolic acid 2 x 1ml liquid human plasma
6 rounds (6 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TX-SM Ethanol; Paracetamol (Acetaminophen); Salicylic Acid
3 x 1.7ml human serum
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-BLD Ethanol; Paracetamol (Acetaminophen); Salicylic Acid; Carboxyhaemoglobin
1.7ml liquid human blood
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-URN Ethanol 1.7ml liquid human urine
12 rounds (12 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-CAS Participants should report results, toxicological involvement and treatment options
1 x Serum Sample; 1 x Urine Sample + Scenario
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-TAK Ethanol; Methanol; Isopropylalcohol (IPA); Acetone Ethylene Glycol
1.7ml liquid blood 2 rounds (2 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-TAS Ethanol; Methanol; Isopropylalcohol (IPA); Acetone; Ethylene Glycol
1.7ml liquid serum 2 rounds (2 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-GHB Gammahydroxybutyrate 3 x 2ml lyophilised human urine
2 rounds (2 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-BNZ Diazepam; Nordazepam; Temazepam; Oxazepam; Nitrazepam
2 x 4ml lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-BNZB Alprazolam; Bromazepam; Clonazepam; Lorazepam; Midazolam
2 x 4ml lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
PT-TX-QT Participants should report quantitative data on specified analytes
2 x 10ml liquid human blood
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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TOXICOLOGY (TOX) NOT ACCREDITED
DRUGS OF ABUSE IN URINE (DAU) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Full Full participants will be able to report for the screening only analytes using immunoassay type techniques and individual analytes by chromatography type techniques. Approximately 210 individual analytes are available and are managed by your PORTAL online screening profile. Participants will receive 3 freeze-dried urine samples, each with a volume of 15ml.
Screening-only This is designed for participants who report using immunoassay type techniques, including POCT (point of care testing). Participants will receive 3 freeze-dried urine samples, each with a volume of 15ml. The screening groups are as follows: Amfetamine screen Methadone screen Barbiturate screen Methamfetamine screen Benzodiazepine screen Opiate screen Buprenorphine screen Phencyclidine screen Cannabinoid screen Propoxyphene screen Cocaine screen Tricyclic screen LSD screen
Please note that it is not possible to report on individual analytes if participating on a Screening-only basis.
DRUGS OF ABUSE IN ORAL FLUID (DOF) ACCREDITED BY UKAS
Sample Target Analyte(s) Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
PT-TX-ZMIX Zolpidem; Zaleplon; Zopiclone 2 x 4ml lyophilised human serum
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
Sample Rounds per annum Please tick
Full PT-DU-FULL-W
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
Screening only PT-DU-SCREEN-W
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round per despatch)
Sample Sample details Supplied as Rounds per annum Please tick
OF1, OF2 and OF3
PT-DO-OF
Participants report on the major misused drug groups, reporting ‘detected or “not detected” to scheme thresholds.
3 x 1.7 mL oral fluid obtained from volunteers and known drug users
4 rounds (4 despatches, 1 round
per despatch)
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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SHIPPING DATES
Code Programme 2020 2021
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
ALM Alcohol/Ammonia 18 24 20
BLG Blood Gas 14 21
BLX Blood Oximetry 18 24 20
CAR Cardiac Markers 14 21
CHM Chemistry / Immunoassay 14 21
GLH Glycosylated Haemoglobin 14 21
IAS Immunoassay - Special 18 24 20
NB Neonatal Bilirubin 18 24 20
SFC Spinal Fluid Chemistry 18 05
TMS Tumor Markers 14 21
UC Urine Chemistry 18 24 11
HAEMATOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
ABI Advanced Blood Cell ID 14 19 23
BID Blood Cell ID and Diff. 14 19 23
BHM Basic Haematology 18 19 05 11
COA Coagulation 18 05
HMX 5 Part Diff CBCX 01 23
MP Microscopy Package 14 19 23
SR Sedimentation Rate 14 01 21 20
UA Urinalysis and HCG 14 19 23
IMMUNOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
HEP Hepatitis Serology 14 21
HIV HIV Serology 14 21
HS High Sensitivity CRP 14 19 23
IM Infectious Mononucleosis 14 19 23
IPR Immunoproteins / C3 & C4 14 21
RUB Rubella 14 19 23
SAB SARS-CoV-2 Serology 29 26 29
SYP Syphilis Serology 14 19 23
TA Thyroid Antibodies 14 19 23
BACTERIOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
BAC-B Basic Bacteriology 14 19 23
BAC-C Comprehensive Bacteriol. 14 01 19 05 23 11
BTP Bordetella pertussis, etc 01 05 11
CDF C. difficile Toxin/Antigen 01 05 11
CGC C.trachomatis&N.gonorrh. 01 05 11
CRO Carbapen.-Res.Organisms 01 05 11
GBS Group B Strep - molecular 01 05 11
GSV Gram Stain – Vaginitis 14 19 23
LG Legionella pneumo.Antigen 01 05 11
MPG Mycoplasma genitalium 01 05 11
MPM Mycoplasma pneumoniae 01 05 11
MRM MRSA - molecular 01 05 11
MRS MRSA Culture 01 05 11
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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Code Programme 2020 2021
BACTERIOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
SPN Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen
01 05 11
SPY Streptococcus Pharyngeal - molecular
01 05 11
VGS Gram Stain - Direct Smear 14 19 23
VRE Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Culture
01 05 11
VRM Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus - molecular
01 05 11
MYCOBACTERIOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
AFB Acid Fast Smears 01 05 11
MTB Mycobacteriology Culture 01 21 20
MTM Mycobacterium tuberculosis - molecular
01 05 11
MYCOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
MY Mycology Culture 14 01 05
PARASITOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
BPS Blood Parasites 01 05 11
CRG Giardia & Crypto. Antigens 01 05 11
TCH Trichomonas vaginalis 01 05 11
VIROLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
ATG SARS-CoV-2 - Antigen 25 29 24 26 27 29
COV SARS-CoV-2 - Molecular 25 29 24 26 27 29
HPV Human Papillomavirus - molecular
01 05 11
NOR Norovirus - molecular 01 05 11
ROT Rotavirus 01 05 11
VIR Respiratory Virology 01 05 11
MOLECULAR MULTIPLEX Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
BCP Blood Pathogen Panel 01 05 11
GIP Gastrointestinal Panel 01 05 11
MEP Meningitis Panel 01 05 11
PNE Pneumonia Panel 01 05 11
RSP Respiratory Panel 01 05 11
THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
TDM All apart from Antibiotics 18 19 26 18
ANT Antibiotic&Antifungal drugs 11 08 08 06 04 01 05 02 06 04 01 06
IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
CIC/TAC Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus 18 15 15 12 10 07 12 09 13 11 15 13
SIR Sirolimus 18 15 15 12 10 07 12 09 13 11 15 13
EVE Everolimus 18 15 10 12 13 15
MPA Mycophenolic acid 18 15 10 12 13 15
LGC Proficiency Testing, 1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green, Bury, BL9 0AP, UK. Telephone: + 44 (0) 161 762 2500
E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.lgcstandards.com
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REPEAT/ADDITIONAL SAMPLES
Please note that any additional or repeat samples can be ordered, please contact LGC Proficiency Testing for prices.
For additional samples, please state clearly your requirements below.
Code Programme 2020 2021
TOXICOLOGY Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
SM Serum - Quantitative 11 15 15 12 10 07 12 09 13 04 08 13
BLD Blood - Quantitative 11 15 15 12 10 07 12 09 13 04 08 13
URN Urine - Ethanol 11 15 15 12 10 07 12 09 13 04 08 13
CAS Toxicology case studies 15 10 09 08
TAK Toxic alcohols in blood 10 08
TAS Toxic alcohols in serum 11 12
GHB GHB in urine 10 08
QT Whole blood quant. tox. 11 12 12 04
BNZ Benzodiazepine Mix 1 15 07 13 13
BNZB Benzodiazepine Mix B 15 10 09 08
ZMIX Z-Drug Mix 15 07 13 13
DRUGS OF ABUSE Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
DAU Drugs of Abuse in Urine 11 19 26 18
DOF Drugs in Oral Fluid 01 07 20 08
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GENERAL NOTES Please note:
Please contact LGC Proficiency Testing for prices.
VAT (charged at the prevailing rate) is payable by all participants based in the UK.
Participants will pay an additional fee to cover courier charges. Please contact LGC Proficiency Testing for up-to-date charges.
Courier charges will be charged per scheme and per despatch date.
All courier charges set by LGC Proficiency Testing do not include local import charges, taxes (etc.), which will be covered by the participant.
No refunds will be given for failure to take part in any round of the PT scheme.
LGC Proficiency Testing reserves the right to not send samples or the report for previous samples to any participant that has not paid their subscriptions within the terms stated on the invoice.
LGC Proficiency Testing cannot guarantee the number of participants that will return results for any particular parameter in each round.
The prices stated are for reporting results and receiving reports electronically via PORTAL (internet reporting). If alternative data entry or reporting methods are required, further charges apply. Please contact LGC Proficiency Testing for the current charges.
Please note that the prices for the programmes listed on pages 3-9 allow the submission of 5 nominated results (e.g. for 5 different instruments), where sample volume allows. The prices for the programmes listed on pages 10-15 allow the submission of 3 nominated results (e.g. for 3 different instruments), where sample volume allows. In addition, 10 non-nominated results can be submitted. Should your laboratory have a requirement to submit additional results, further charges apply. Please contact LGC Proficiency Testing for the current charges.
The scheme reports the performance of U.K. participants who are involved in patient care to the National Quality Assurance Advisory Panels for Chemical Pathology and for Medical Microbiology.