LAL Proficiency Testing

• Introduction
• Key features
• System requirements
• FAQ
• Virtual LALPT
• How can I enter the LALPT program?
• Prices
• CACTUS Desktop Edition
• CACTUS Enterprise Edition
• Competency Courses & Examinations

Introduction

Globalization of testing facilities have increased the value of proficiency testing. LAL test laboratories which participate in a LAL Proficiency Testing program demonstrate their commitment to deliver reliable test data, thereby improving their popularity among customers and establish greater credibility with the regulators. Additionally, regulation driven methods, such as the case of endotoxin monitoring in dialysis stations, frequently specify accredited laboratories only testing. Accredited laboratories require proof of proficiency and competency. OPULUS LALPT extends the capability for proficiency testing by a unique concept of Global Quality Improvement in LAL determinations.

Key features

• Internet operating environment simplifies UI
• SQL database provides reliable storage of data
• Strict security and confidentiality of the applicants and test data
• Rigorous access rights management
• On-line interactive ordering and shipping of samples
• On-line verification of orders & shipments
• Proficiency samples are provided in 3 different matrices: neat, enhanced, and inhibited
• Proficiency samples are verified independently by at least 2 different accredited laboratories and 3 different methods: gel-clot assay, kinetic turbidimetric, and kinetic chromogenic
• Extensive database support for supplies, reagents, and equipments used during the determination
• Global method validation support
• Critical quality characteristics, such experience of the analysts are included
• Extensive Decision Support to evaluate quality and cause and effect relationships
• Global Control Chart for results, analysts, or laboratories PQ
• Correlation analysis for supplies, reagents, and instrumentation
• Correlation to competency examinations
• Extensive technical support
• Quality Improvement Strategies

System requirements

• Internet Explorer 5 compatible browser or higher (Recommended)
• 800x600 high color display setting (Recommended)