Faecal immunochemical test control material for use on the HM-JACKarc analyser

The EXTEL HEMO-AUTO HS Control is a pack of eight controls, 4 x high-level and 4 x low-level, for use on the HM-JACKarc Faecal Immunochemical testing analyser for quality control. The reagent is for use in faecal immunochemical testing for the quantification of haemoglobin in faeces.

Background:
Blood in faeces could be a symptom of a range of gastroenterological complaints: colorectal cancer (CRC), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticular disease, for example. The use of a marker such as blood in the stool has been used for CRC screening programmes for over 10-years, originally with a guaiac based, qualitative technology, referred to as faecal occult blood (gFOB). The faecal immunochemical test is now used in symptomatic referral and screening programmes, to help triage patient care appropriately, identify bowel cancer earlier, and improve laboratory workflow.

Product Specification:
The pack contains eight vials of control material: 4 x high-level, and 4 x low-level controls for the quality control assurance of the assay. Product is provided lyophilised and must be reconstituted with 1 ml of distilled water.

Handling and Storage:
Store in a cool, dark, place at 2 - 8 C. Once reconstituted, the reagent is stable for one week at 2 – 8 C. Aliquots can be frozen for up to one month (-30 C) and thawed prior to use. Once thawed, do not re-freeze.