Innovative Solutions. Technical Excellence. 2011 CATALOG OF PROGRAMS ACCEPTED BY: CAP • CMS • COLA • TJC 2 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com Technical expertise. Responsive service. Constant innovation. We’re proficient at all of them. When it comes to proficiency testing, reliability is everything. You need a provider that fully supports you with technical expertise and prompt, personal service. At API, we work with over 16,000 laboratories, covering all areas of laboratory medicine. Impressive numbers, for sure. But our reputation as a leader has grown because we are committed to providing the best customer service in the industry. We handle each contact promptly and professionally, so you don’t wait for answers. Our technical experts fully understand the laboratory so they can assist you with a wide range of needs. We also provide creative online services and free Continuing Education Credits. The end result? With API, you have people and results you can rely on to meet all your proficiency testing needs. 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com 3 Table of Contents Enrollment Information 5 Highlights for 2011 6 2011 Shipping Schedule 6 Proficiency Testing Programs Chemistry 7-13 Hematology 14-16 Andrology 16 Coagulation 17, 18 Urinalysis, PPM, and Other Tests 19, 20 Microbiology 21-25 Immunology 26, 27 Immunohematology 28 Supplemental Products 28 Additional Programs Remedial Proficiency Testing 29 Troubleshooting Samples 29 Secondary Instrument Programs 29 Continuing Education Credit 29 Index 30, 31 CAP Accepted Analyte List 30, 31 4 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com If you have any questions or need assistance in ordering, please contact Customer Enrollment Info Service at 800-333-0958. Visit our website, api-pt.com, to view a participant summary. 1. Select the program options you need using this catalog. Use the order form to record your selections, then follow these instructions to complete the form. Make sure you include: a. Shipping Address (include mailing address for correspondence) b. Billing Address (if different than shipping address) c. Regulatory Information d. Payment Method 2. Be sure the “TOTAL” column includes the $75 annual fee which covers the administrative costs of setting up customer files, data processing, and reports. 3. To Order: a. Fax the order form to us at 231-941-7287, or b. Phone us at 800-333-0958 and speak with customer service, or c. Mail the order form to us. 4. After processing your order, we will send you an “Order Confirmation” showing products ordered and pre-set shipping dates. a. Mark your calendar with the shipment dates. If your kit does not arrive within 7 business days after the shipment, call us so we can trace the kit or issue a replacement. b. Inspect your kit immediately upon receipt. Call us within 3 days if any sample is missing or damaged; we will send you a replacement. Please call prior to discarding any damaged samples. c. Read the instructions carefully before beginning a test. Some samples require special handling before testing. d. Keep a copy of any result forms mailed to API. Partial Year Orders API makes every effort to accommodate new orders or order changes throughout the year. Except for the annual fee, we will prorate the prices for orders received after the first shipment. Cancellations We will refund any charges for unshipped specimens if we receive notification in writing four weeks prior to the next shipment date. The annual fee is nonrefundable. International and Non-Continental U.S. Customers Most countries require import permits or certificates of origin for clearance through customs. Import permits must be obtained by the laboratory receiving the product from API. Local authorities can tell you if any permits are required for your location. Additional shipping charges will be added to International and Non-Continental U.S. orders. Please go to www.api-pt.com for more information. 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com 5 Highlights for 2011 API Proficiency Testing Programs are CAP Accepted! We are pleased to announce that the College of American Pathologists accepts proficiency testing programs from the American Proficiency Institute. This means CAP accredited laboratories can use API’s proficiency testing programs. Please refer to the index on pages 30 and 31 for a complete listing of CAP accepted analytes. API programs are also accepted by CMS, COLA, TJC, and state regulatory agencies. New and Enhanced programs for 2011 are: • Adenovirus • Hematology - for the Chempaq XBC or XDM Added to catalog #322, 942, & 933 on page 25 See catalog #243 on page 14 • Automated Urine Microscopy • Lp-PLA2 See catalog #270 & 271 on page 20 See catalog #148 on page 11 • Blood Culture • Procalcitonin See catalog #361 on page 23 See catalog #169 on page 9 • Campylobacter Antigen • Sperm, presence or absence See catalog #328 & 360 on pages 21, 22 Added to catalog #233 on page 19 • Cardiac Markers for Secondary Instruments • Urine Adulteration Test See catalog #C40 & C41 on page 29 See catalog #146 on page 13 • Ionized Calcium • Urine Sediment Microscopy Added to catalog #122 on page 7 Added to catalog #232 & 251 on pages 19 2011 Shipping Schedule The shipping dates are shown at the top of each page in this catalog. These dates will also be printed on your order confirmation. A general schedule is shown below. 1st Test Event 2nd Test Event 3rd Test Event Chemistry/Immunology/Immunohematology January 24 May 16 September 12 Hematology/Coagulation/Body Fluids March 21 July 11 November 7 Microbiology March 14 July 5 October 31 Creative Online Services Paperless Proficiency Testing™ has unique features that can help you manage your proficiency testing more efficiently. Visit www.api-pt.com to learn more. • Email is sent to you with shipping dates and package tracking information • Submit, review and print results online - reports saved online for at least 5 years • Confirmation that your results have been received when submitted online • Receive an email when your evaluations are ready to view online • Interactive performance reports help you quickly zero in on problem areas • Sample testing instructions, failures reports, and corrective action forms available online • Trend data and graphs • Participant data summaries available online • Free Continuing Education credits 6 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com All analytes or modules in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by CMS. They are designed for testing sites required by CLIA ‘88 to be enrolled in proficiency Chemistry testing. Each program is shipped 3 times a year with 5 samples, unless otherwise noted. 2011 Shipping Dates: January 24, May 16, September 12 Routine Chemistry Catalog # Program Additional Information 120 Chemistry 1 5 mL serum Bilirubin, total Glucose Cholesterol Triglycerides 121 Chemistry 2 5 mL serum ALT (SGPT) Glucose AST (SGOT) HDL Cholesterol Bilirubin, total LDL, calculated and measured Bilirubin, direct Potassium Cholesterol Sodium Chloride Triglycerides CO2 Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine Uric Acid 122 Chemistry 3 5 mL serum Albumin LDH Alkaline Phosphatase LDL, calculated and measured Alpha-fetoprotein Lipase ALT (SGPT) Magnesium Amylase Osmolality AST (SGOT) Phosphorus Bilirubin, direct Potassium Bilirubin, total Sodium Chloride Total Protein Calcium Theophylline Calcium, ionized TIBC, calculated and measured Cholesterol Triglycerides CO2 T Uptake Cortisol T3 Creatine Kinase (CK) Free T3 Creatinine Thyroxine (T4) GGT Free T4 Glucose TSH HCG, quantitative UIBC, measured HDL Cholesterol Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Iron Uric Acid Lactic Acid 141 Additional Chemistry For laboratories that need more sample volume; 5 mL; includes all analytes listed in Cat. #122 125 Thyroids, Cortisol & HCG 5 mL serum Alpha-fetoprotein Thyroxine (T4) TSH Free T4 T Updake Cortisol T3 HCG, quantitative Free T3 Analyte is not CAP accepted. See our website for updates. 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com 7 Chemistry 2011 Shipping Dates: January 24, May 16, September 12 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Catalog # Program Additional Information 132 Therapeutic Drugs 5 mL serum Acetaminophen Phenytoin Amikacin Primidone Carbamazepine Procainamide Digoxin Quinidine Ethosuximide Salicylates Gentamicin Theophylline Lithium Tobramycin N-acetylprocainamide Valproic Acid Phenobarbital Vancomycin 136 Therapeutic Drugs Reduced pricing if a Chemistry See Catalog #132 program is ordered (Cat. #120, 121, 122 or 125). For additional sample volume see Cat. #141 Cardiac Markers Catalog # Program Additional Information 140 Cardiac Markers Liquid samples, 1 mL BNP NT pro-BNP CK, total Troponin I CK-MB Troponin T Myoglobin 920 Cardiac Markers Liquid samples, 1 mL - 2 samples BNP Troponin I Myoglobin Troponin T NT pro-BNP 165 Additional Cardiac Markers For laboratories that need more sample volume, 1 mL 246 D-dimer - Quantitative For quantitative D-dimer methods – 2 D-dimer samples (Shipping dates March 21, July 11, Nov. 7) 425 High Sensitivity CRP For high sensitivity CRP procedures hsCRP that measure levels between 0 - 1.5 mg/dL – 2 samples Analyte is not CAP accepted. See our website for updates. 8 800.333.0958 www.api-pt.com Chemistry 2011 Shipping Dates: January 24, May 16, September 12 Blood Gas and Oximetry Catalog # Program Additional Information 111 Blood Gas 3 mL ampule pH pCO2 pO2 112 Blood Gas Plus 3 mL ampule; for combination blood pH Glucose gas / electrolyte analyzers (with or pCO2 Hematocrit without hematocrit option). pO2 Hemoglobin, calculated BUN Lactate Calcium, ionized Magnesium, ionized Chloride Potassium Creatinine Sodium 114 Blood Oximetry 2 mL ampule; hemoglobin source is Carboxyhemoglobin Methemoglobin bovine Hematocrit, calculated Oxyhemoglobin Hemoglobin, total Miscellaneous Chemistry Catalog # Program Additional Information 144 Waived Chemistry Albumin Creatinine 5 mL serum - 2 samples for Alkaline Phosphatase GGT laboratories performing these tests ALT (SGPT) Glucose using methods that are waived Amylase HDL Cholesterol AST (SGOT) LDL, calc. & measured Bilirubin, total & direct Phosphorus Calcium Potassium Chloride Sodium Cholesterol Total Protein CO2 Triglycerides Creatine Kinase (CK) Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Uric Acid 169 Procalcitonin Procalcitonin 2 lyophilized samples Analyte is not CAP accepted.