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ALBAcheck® - BGS


Whole Blood Controls - Z493

Intended for use as ABO & RhD Grouping Controls on automated blood grouping instruments. Also contains other antibodies for the control of antibody screening cells.

The premier product available on the market.

Pack contains 4 samples:

  1. Group A Neg (containing anti-B & irregular antibody - anti-D)
  2. Group O Pos R1r (containing anti-A & anti-B)
  3. Group B Pos (containing anti-A, & irregular antibody - anti-K)
  4. Group AB Pos


FeaturesBenefits
Red Cells and Sera combined in single tubeMimics patient sample
Contains only 4 samplesReduces requirement for multiple reagents/testing
CE MarkedComplies with IVD Directive
Available on a 4 week cycleContinuity of supply
Presented in 4x6mL tubesReady to use


Proficiency Test Kit - Z275

As part of the ALBAcheck®-BGS group of products, the Alba Bioscience Proficiency Test kit offers flexible assessment of laboratory performance.
 
This kit is a set of 20 randomly selected serum samples. It is intended for use as an internal, self-assessment, Quality Assurance Scheme for the detection of weak blood group antibodies. Use of this product is solely at the discretion of the Lab Manager / QC Manager. There is, therefore, no need to submit results externally and wait for performance assessment.

FeaturesBenefits
Pack contains 20 vials, randomly numberedCompletely unknown antibody specificities and randomly selected.
Specificity information is supplied on a diskSelf assessment
Presented in 1mL vialsExcellent for training purposes
Vials stable for one yearValidated for use on DiaMed, Ortho and Tube methods
Store at 2-8°CReady for use


ALBAcheck®-BGS

  • Anti-c (Weak) Z252
  • Anti-Fya (Weak) Z253
  • Anti-K (Weak) Z254
  • Anti-E (Weak) Z255

These products are derived from a pool of donations containing a weak anti-c, weak anti-Fya, weak anti-K or weak anti-E. They are intended for use as a sensitivity control to confirm that the techniques and technologies employed in routine testing are capable of detecting weak IgG antibodies. These reagents can also be used as a test of operator proficiency for staff training.

FeaturesBenefits
Presented in 5mL dropper bottlesReady for use
Unopened vials stable for one year at 2-8°CWeak antibodies
Validated for use on DiaMed, Ortho and Zenyx SystemsWide range of instruments
Complies with UKBTS & BCSH guidelinesUseful training tools