Controllab Expands Quality Control of the Neutralizing Antibody Research to Covid-19

Controllab Expands Quality Control of the Neutralizing Antibody Research to Covid-19

Controllab Expands Quality Control of the Neutralizing Antibody Research to Covid-19
Aware of the movements in the diagnostic market for the exam, the company will provide Proficiency Testing for RDT/Point of Care (POC) in April In February this year, Controllab launched the Proficiency Testing for Neutralizing Antibodies Research for Covid-19, including the automated systems that perform the analysis. With the new methodologies available for the exam, the provider is expanding quality control and starting on April, it will make available the Proficiency Testing for RDT (Rapid Diagnostic Test)/POC (Point of Care) of the Neutralizing Antibody Research for Covid-19 . “We know that the different methodologies have their peculiarities and that in order to provide more reliable assessments of the analyzes, when indicated, it is necessary to offer targeted quality control”, observes Jessica Gomes, Service Management supervisor. The RDTs/Point of Care (POC), as well as the other methodologies, require qualified management that allows to guarantee the safety of the results released by these analytical systems. The program consists of multiple items, in which the evaluation will be made available in an individual results report with a concept and another report with a general profile of the performance of the reported kits. The profile contributes to assertive decisions about the systems adopted in the routine. The pilot round will be sent with five items from different donors and was structured according to the guidelines of ISO/IEC 17043. More details on the benefits that the laboratory will obtain from participating in this Proficiency Testing, can be obtained on the service page.

Those interested in participating in the pilot round, which will be sent free of charge on April 12, can indicate their participation in this link until the end of March.

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PRM 0009

Certified Reference Material Producer

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

Controllab has been accredited as a Certified Reference Material (CRM) Producer since 2016 by Cgcre, under number PMR 0009. The conformity assessment is carried out in accordance with the requirements established in ABNT NBR ISO 17034 and Inmetro standards, ensuring competence for the production of CRMs, as defined in the Scope of Accreditation.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence in producing CRMs according to international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, under mutual recognition agreements, thereby reducing technical barriers between Brazil and other countries across continents.

Materiais de Referência Certificados - PMR 0009 - ABNT NBR ISO 17034-Controllab
Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).

CAL 0214

Calibration Laboratory

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

In December 2002, the Calibration Laboratory was accredited by Cgcre. With this recognition, it became part of the Brazilian network of accredited laboratories, under number 214. Since then, it has been periodically evaluated for the maintenance and/or extension of its accreditation.

The Inmetro seal attests to Controllab’s technical competence, credibility, and operational capability for calibration services, in accordance with the requirements of ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025.

Calibração de Instrumentos - CAL 0214 - ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 - Controllab
Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).

PEP 0003

Proficiency Test Provider

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

In September 2011, Controllab was accredited by Cgcre as a proficiency test provider, under nº PEP0003. Initially as part of a pilot project by Inmetro, this accreditation was based on ILAC G13: 2007 and included several clinical and hemotherapy tests. In the periodic evaluations of this accreditation, new segments and tests are included and the evaluation is now conducted according to ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence to develop and conduct proficiency tests in accordance with international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, in accordance with mutual recognition agreements signed by Brazil in Mercosur, the Americas and Europe.

PEP 0003 - ABNT NBR ISO-IEC 17043 - Controllab

Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).