TDL participates in recognised National External Quality Assessment Schemes. These schemes are subscribed to by NHS and private laboratories. Results are subjected to strict internal and external quality control.
UKNEQAS, WEQAS, RIQAS, BIOARD
UKNEQAS, WEQAS, RIQAS, BIOARD
ACE
AFP / CEA & HCG
Antibiotics (Gentamicin, Vancomycin and Amikacin)
Anti-Hbs Detection
Ammonia
Autoimmune (RF and TPO)
B2 Microglobulin
Cardiac Markers
Clinical Chemistry
CMV IgG / IgM
CRP & Ultra-Sensitive CRP
CSF
Cyclosporin and Tacrolimus
DEQAS
Diagnostic Serology Exanthem
Diagnostic Serology Hepatitis
Drugs of Abuse
Ethanol
Faecal Markers for Inflammation (Calprotectin)
Free Beta HCG and PAPP-A
GFR
Glucose / Glucometer
Glycated Haemoglobins
Guildford Peptides
Haematinics
Healthcontrol Therapeutic Drugs Screen (TDM)
Hepatitis A (with B and C)
Hepatitis B Serology
Hepatitis C Serology
HIV Serology
Homocysteine
HTLV
IGF-1
Infectious Immunology
Lipase
Lipid Investigations
NT-Pro BNP
Paediatric Bilirubins
Parasitology
Peptide Hormones
PSA, Free PSA
PTH, ACTH and hCT
QFIT
Rubella IgG Serology
Salicylate and Paracetamol
Specific Proteins
Steroid Hormones
Syphilis Serology
Thyroglobulin Surveys
Thyroid Hormones
Total IgE
Tumour Markers
Toxoplasma IgM Serology
Toxoplasma IgG Serology
Trace Elements
Urine Chemistry
Vitamin D (25 OH)
UKNEQAS
UKNEQAS
Automated Differential Leucocyte Count
Blood Film Morphology
Coagulation (Including PoCT Coagulation)
EBV Mononucleosis
ESR and NRBC (nucleated Rbc)
Flow Cytometry
Leukaemia immunophenotyping
Myeloperoxidase
Iron stain
Full Blood Count
Haematology
Haematology Analysis
Malaria
Parasite Films
Reticulocyte
Sickle Screening
Thrombophilia Screening
Blood Transfusion Laboratory Practice Scheme (BTLP)
Special Coagulation
Von Willebrand (vWD) screen
Anti-Xa assays
Plasma viscosities
ADAMTS-13 activity
ADAMTS-13 antibody
Heparin / Platelet Factor 4
Induced Antibodies
Platelet function analysis (RCPA)
Lupus anticoagulant:
Taipan Venom Time
DRVVT assay
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Molecular genetics
ACE
AFP / CEA & HCG
Antibiotics (Gentamicin, Vancomycin and Amikacin)
Anti-Hbs Detection
Ammonia
Autoimmune (RF and TPO)
B2 Microglobulin
Cardiac Markers
Clinical Chemistry
CMV IgG / IgM
CRP & Ultra-Sensitive CRP
CSF
Cyclosporin and Tacrolimus
DEQAS
Diagnostic Serology Exanthem
Diagnostic Serology Hepatitis
Drugs of Abuse
Ethanol
Faecal Markers for Inflammation (Calprotectin)
Free Beta HCG and PAPP-A
GFR
Glucose / Glucometer
Glycated Haemoglobins
Guildford Peptides
Haematinics
Healthcontrol Therapeutic Drugs Screen (TDM)
Hepatitis A (with B and C)
Hepatitis B Serology
Molecular virology
HIV Serology
Homocysteine
HTLV
IGF-1
Infectious Immunology
Lipase
Lipid Investigations
NT-Pro BNP
Paediatric Bilirubins
Parasitology
Peptide Hormones
PSA, Free PSA
PTH, ACTH and hCT
QFIT
Rubella IgG Serology
Salicylate and Paracetamol
Specific Proteins
Steroid Hormones
Syphilis Serology
Thyroglobulin Surveys
Thyroid Hormones
Total IgE
Tumour Markers
Toxoplasma IgM Serology
Toxoplasma IgG Serology
Trace Elements
Urine Chemistry
Vitamin D (25 OH)
Helicobacter pylori antigen from faeces
Polarising crystal microscopy from synovial fluid
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) detection in pharyngeal samples
Surveillance for multi drug resistant bacteria
Blood culture and gram stain
Candida PCR
Mycoplasma PCR
Aspergillus PCR
UKNEQAS
Clostridium difficile detection and toxin testing
Faecal parasites
General bacteriology
Genital pathogens
MRSA screening
Microbial susceptibilities
Mycobacterial microscopy
Mycobacterial culture and molecular detection
Antifungal assays
Antifungal susceptibilities
Cryptococcal antigen
Fungal culture
Fungal biomarkers
Urinary antigen
WEQAS POCT
Urinalysis
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QCMD
Dermatophyte PCR
PCP PCR
Atypical pneumoniae PCR
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Allergen Component Testing
Autoimmune Serology ANCA/GBM Antibodies
Bullous Dermatosis Antibodies
Allergen Specific IgE Antibodies
General Autoimmune Serology
Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies (B2GP)
Nuclear and Related Antigens
IGRA (Interferon gamma release assay)
Intrinsic Factor Antibodies
Diabetic Marker (Islet Cell Antibodies)
Myositis Associated Antibodies
Specific Microbial Antibodies
Syphilis (THPA and RPR)
Lyme (IgG + IgM)
Hepatitis E (IgG and IgM)
Coeliac Disease
(Endomysium, Tissue transglutaminase)
Triptase
Covid 19 Antibodies
Faecal Markers (Calprotectin)
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WEQAS POCT
Urinalysis
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QCMD
Dermatophyte PCR
PCP PCR
Atypical pneumoniae PCR
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Anti-Hbs Detection
CMV IgG/IgM
Diagnostic Serology Hepatitis
Helicobacter pylori antigen from faeces
Hepatitis B Serology
Hepatitis C Serology
HIV Serology / POCT
HTLV
Measles and Mumps Serology
Parasite Serology
Parvovirus and Rubella Serology
Syphilis Serology
Toxoplasma IgM Serology
Toxoplasma IgG Serology
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WEQAS POCT
Urinalysis
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QCMD
Dermatophyte PCR
PCP PCR
Atypical pneumoniae PCR
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RCPAQAP Scheme
Legionella (IgG) Serology
Striated Muscle Antibodies
Chlamydia Serology
INSTAND Scheme
Adrenal Antibodies
HDV Serology and Functional Complement
Hepatitis E Serology
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CSCQ Scheme
Lyme Borrelia Serology
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Laboratory Quality Scheme
Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 Antibodies
Cytomegalovirus Antibodies
Antistreptolysin O Titre
Helicobacter Pylori IgG Antibodies
RNA Polymerase III
Euroimmun ifQ-Lubeck (Liver) Autoimmune Disease Scheme
Measles Serology
Mumps Serology
Mycoplasma Serology
VZV Serology
EBV Serology
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UKNEQAS
Steroid Hormones
Peptide Schemes 1 to 4
Thyroid Scheme
Allergens Scheme
SHBG
Prostate Specific Antigen
Tumour Markers
PTH
Specific IgE / Total IgE
AFP / CEA
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PHE
Gynaecological Cytopathology EQA Scheme (GEQA)
National EQA Scheme for the Preparation and Staining of Cervical Liquid Based Cytology Samples (TEQA)
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HOLOGIC
ThinPrep Stain EQA
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UKNEQAS for Microbiology
Molecular Detection of HPV
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