Quality control and clinical chemistry
Acusera controls from Randox monitor assay accuracy independently of the analyser. Randox also manufactures the RX series clinical chemistry analysers and speciality reagents.
Products
Randox Laboratories is a diagnostics manufacturer founded in Northern Ireland in 1982. Its Acusera controls are third-party controls: they are manufactured independently of the instrument manufacturer, so they give an unbiased picture of how the analyser and assays are performing.
The range also includes the RX series clinical chemistry analysers and speciality reagents such as lipoprotein (a), NEFA, D-3-hydroxybutyrate and soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR). We supply Randox controls, reagents and RX analysers in Finland. If you are interested, request a quote.
RX analysers
Fully automated clinical chemistry analysers in three sizes. 270–800 photometric tests per hour, up to 1.200 including ISE.
Acusera Human Assayed Multi-Sera
Comprehensive chemistry control: 67 analytes in a single vial, levels 2 and 3.
Quality control
Acusera Lipid ControlFull lipid profile, 7 analytes. No preservatives such as sodium azide. Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Acusera Calibration SerumMulti-analyte calibrator for the most common clinical chemistry parameters, 39 analytes. Levels 2 and 3.- Acusera Aldolase ControlControl for quality control of the aldolase assay, levels 2 and 3.
- Acusera Cystatin C ControlReady-to-use liquid control for the cystatin C assay. Stable for 30 days after opening.
- Acusera Lp(a) ControlControl for monitoring the Randox lipoprotein (a) assay. Stable for 14 days once reconstituted.
- Acusera Lp(a) Calibrator SetFive-point calibrator for the lipoprotein (a) assay, values in nmol/l.
Reagents
Lipoprotein (a) assayReady-to-use liquid Lp(a) reagent, calibrated in nmol/l and traceable to the WHO/IFCC reference material.- NEFA assay (free fatty acids)Reagent for the measurement of free fatty acids (NEFA), measuring range 0.072–2.24 mmol/l.
- D-3-hydroxybutyrate (Ranbut)Ketone body assay: D-3-hydroxybutyrate accounts for about 75% of ketone bodies. Calibrator in the kit.
- Soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) assayLatex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric sTfR assay for clinical chemistry analysers, measuring range 0.5–11.77 mg/l.
Why third-party controls
Independent assessment.
Because Acusera controls are not the instrument manufacturer's own, they can reveal problems that the manufacturer's controls miss.
One control, many instruments.
Target values are assigned by method, instrument and temperature, so the same control can be used on different analysers.
Comparison with other laboratories.
The Acusera 24•7 cloud service collects control results and compares them in real time with other laboratories using the same control.
We install, train and service.
The same specialist handles commissioning and is still there for service years later.
Frequently asked questions
If you cannot find an answer, call +358 10 841 1600 or email asiakaspalvelu@diagnostica.fi.
What does third-party control mean?
The control is manufactured independently of the analyser and reagent manufacturer, so it assesses assay performance without bias.
Are Acusera controls suitable for our analyser?
Acusera target values have been assigned for a wide range of clinical chemistry analysers. Tell us which analyser you use and we will check compatibility.
How stable are the controls?
The controls are stable until the expiry date at 2–8 °C. Once reconstituted, they are stable for 5–28 days depending on the product, and the liquid cystatin C control is stable for 30 days after opening. Details are on the product pages.
Do Randox reagents work on analysers from other manufacturers?
Yes. Randox has instrument-specific applications for its reagents on analysers from different manufacturers. Tell us which analyser you use and we will check availability.
How much do Randox products cost?
We provide prices in our quote. Tell us the products, levels and quantities you need and we will put together a quote.
Where can I get instructions for use and safety data sheets?
We supply instructions for use and safety data sheets on request.
