EPTIS – Forensic Blood Toxicology Scheme - (QUARTZ) (EPTIS-ID 132699)

Forensic Blood Toxicology Scheme - (QUARTZ)

EPTIS factsheet 132699 | Last revision 2018-01-23 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699

PT provider

PT provider

LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing

Based in

United Kingdom

Language(s)

Remarks

Keywords

Product groups

Human test material
Laboratory / scientific equipment
Pharmaceutical products, drugs

Testing fields

Analytical chemistry
Medical analysis

Technical details

Test item	Tested property	Testing method
Alcohol technical defence - ATD	Blood and breath alcohol concentrations (Paper exercise)	-
Forensic toxicology drugs (Blood)	Forensic toxicology drugs	-
	Carboxyhaemoglobin	-
	Barbiturates	-
	Benzodiazepines	-
	Cannabinoids	-
	Anaesthetics	-
	Anticholinergics	-
	Anticonvulsants	-
	Antidepressants	-
	Antihistamines	-
	Antipsychotics	-
	Cardiovascular drugs	-
	Erectile dysfunction	-
	Hypnotic drugs	-
	Non steroidal anti-Inflammatory analgesics	-
	Opioid analgesics	-
	Stimulants	-
Forensic toxicology drugs (Blood and case study)	Carboxyhaemoglobin	-
	Barbiturates	-
	Benzodiazepines	-
	Cannabinoids	-
	Anticholinergics	-
	Anticonvulsants	-
	Antidepressants	-
	Antihistamines	-
	Antipsychotics	-
	Cardiovascular drugs	-
	Erectile dysfunction	-
	Hypnotic drugs	-
	Non steroidal anti-Inflammatory analgesics	-
	Opioid analgesics	-
	Stimulants	-
Abuse drugs (Blood)	Methadone	Quantitative assay
	Morphine	-
	Diazepam	-
	Amphetamine	-
Prescribed drugs (Blood)	Amitriptyline	-
	Citalopram	-
	Codeine	-
	Tramadol	-
New psychoactive substances (Blood)	Samples contain analytes which are pre-defined by our Advisory Group and the request of participants	Quantitative assay
	2-CB	-
	3-Fluorophenmetrazine	-
	Diclazepam	-
	PMMA	-
Driving impairment- Alcohol (Blood)	Fluoride	-
	Ethanol	-
Blood	A blood sample containing a synthetic cannabinoid. Participants are asked to screen for synthetic cannabinoids and identify one of the most common synthetic cannabinoids	Qualitative analysis
Urine	Identify up to 4 drugs or metabolites relevant to forensic toxicology	Identification
Urine- New psychoactive and synthetic cannabinoid	A urine sample specifically for New Psychoactive Substance screening and may include synthetic cannabinoids. Up to two substances may be present. No interpretation is required.	Identification

Aims of the PT scheme

Target group of participants

Linked to specific legislation / standards

Additional, subsidiary aims

Number of participants

Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3^rd party

Accredited by UKAS on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 Please see current application form and scheme description for accredited and non-accredited status of test materials and analytes.

Operation is commissioned / requested by

Fees and frequency

Participation fee

Depending on samples taken

Regularly operated

Yes (4 rounds per annum)

Year of first operation

April 2000

Contact details of the PT provider

Provider

Contact person

LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green
BL9 0AP Bury, Greater Manchester
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Web: https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597

Mr Savvas Xystouris
Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax:
Email: savvas.xystouris@lgcgroup.com

If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in United Kingdom, Mr Savvas Xystouris.

Forensic Blood Toxicology Scheme - (QUARTZ) EPTIS factsheet 132699 | Last revision 2018-01-23 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699

Forensic Blood Toxicology Scheme - (QUARTZ)

EPTIS factsheet 132699 | Last revision 2018-01-23 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132699