Product Spotlight: ASE PTH Controls
ASE’s PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) Controls are designed for the precise monitoring of parathyroid hormone levels, essential for assessing disorders related to calcium metabolism. These controls help ensure reliable results in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as hyperparathyroidism and chronic kidney disease. Analytes: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH): Critical marker for evaluating.....
Product Spotlight: ASE Special Lipids Controls
Overview: ASE’s Special Lipids Controls are designed to ensure the accuracy of lipid and lipoprotein measurements, making them an essential resource for pathology laboratories conducting lipid panel testing. These controls provide comprehensive coverage for key lipid analytes, helping laboratories maintain reliable results for cardiovascular risk assessment. Analytes: Cholesterol: Key marker in assessing.....
Product Spotlight: ASE Neonatal Bilirubin Controls
Overview: ASE’s Neonatal Bilirubin Controls are specifically designed for the accurate monitoring of bilirubin levels in neonates. These controls provide essential accuracy and consistency in bilirubin assays, ensuring reliable results for neonatal care. Analytes: Total Bilirubin: Monitored to assess overall bilirubin levels, critical for diagnosing and managing neonatal jaundice. Conjugated Bilirubin: Measures.....
Lyophilised vs Liquid Quality Controls
In the realm of clinical diagnostics, the integrity of laboratory testing is paramount. Quality controls (QCs) and external quality assurance (EQA) materials are essential tools that help laboratories validate and maintain the accuracy of their diagnostic tests. The choice between lyophilised and liquid stable (frozen or refrigerated) quality controls can.....
Product Spotlight: Serum Indices
Serum indices, including haemolysis, icterus, and lipaemia, can significantly affect the accuracy of laboratory test results if not appropriately managed. Therefore, it is essential for laboratories to implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy of their analytical methods. ASE Serum Indices Controls contain varying degrees of positive interference for each.....
Customised QC Batches
As a pathology laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and precision of your test results is of utmost importance. To achieve this, one of the key components is the use of quality control (QC) materials. These materials help to monitor the performance of your testing system and ensure that it is operating.....
Product Spotlight: ASE CO-Oximetry Quality Controls
CO-Oximetry is an important test used in pathology laboratories to measure levels of haemoglobin, carboxyhaemoglobin, methaemoglobin, and oxyhaemoglobin in blood samples. Accurate and reliable testing of CO-Oximetry is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions such as anaemia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and respiratory diseases. To ensure accurate CO-Oximetry.....
Drugs of Abuse: AS/NZS 4308 and AS/NZS 4760
Drug testing is an essential part of maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals who operate machinery or perform safety-critical tasks are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, the accuracy and reliability of drug test results depend on the quality of the testing process, including the use.....
ASE Installs Solar Panels to Power Operations
ASE has recently made a significant move towards sustainability by installing solar panels to power their laboratory operations. This initiative not only helps us reduce our carbon footprint but also brings significant cost savings to share with our customers. The decision to install solar panels is a part of our ongoing.....
Product Spotlight: CSF Xanthochromia Quality Controls
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) xanthochromia testing is an important diagnostic test used to identify the presence of red blood cells (RBCs) in the CSF. It is commonly used to diagnose subarachnoid haemorrhage, a type of bleeding in the brain. However, accurate and reliable test results depend on the use of quality.....