Labquality EQAS
Preanalytics, Pneumatic Sample Transport
PRE- AND POST-ANALYTICS
Scheme information
Scheme
Preanalytics, Pneumatic Sample Transport
Service by
Labquality
Target
Laboratories and hospitals with pneumatic sample transportation systems
Group
Pre- and post-analytics
Sub-group
Preanalytics
Products
7807 /
Preanalytics, Pneumatic Sample Transport
Samples: Two surrogate blood vials (i.e. measurement devices for recording 3-axis acceleration during pneumatic tube system transport (PTS).
Examinations: Vials are sent through the PTS as regular blood samples, no laboratory analysis is performed. Rejection probability of LDH, ASAT and K will be calculated using the cumulative vibration level, laboratory defined anayte-specific hemolysis cutoffs, and a hemolysis model.
Accrediation: Not accredited
Results/sample set: 3
Additional information: Vials are sent to the participating laboratories during SeptemberOctober. Laboratories are asked to perform the recordings within one week upon receiving the vials and to return the vials using a courier (shipping costs not included). It is possible to measure 3 different lines from the same PTS manufacturer.