AXIO | Proficiency Testing schemes 2026
Forensic Blood Toxicology QUARTZ
“Choose from test materials to suit you”
The AXIO Proficiency Testing Forensic Blood Toxicology Scheme (QUARTZ) is aimed at laboratories undertaking forensic toxicology and coroners’ work. Test analytes and case scenarios included in the scheme are discussed regularly with the Advisory Group. The scheme offers the choice of several test materials comprising blood and urine spiked with drugs and metabolites. Case scenarios provided for interpretation include sudden and suspicious deaths, drug-facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA), impaired driving, and other relevant cases. Participation in QUARTZ will provide independent performance assessment and confidence that results are meaningful and accurate. Consistent satisfactory performance will allow laboratories to demonstrate to third parties, customers, regulators and accreditation bodies the quality of their results. The operation of our QUARTZ scheme is supported by an Advisory Group consisting of members of the professional bodies, scheme participants, and others experienced in the field.
Download Application Form
Download Scheme Description
The full range and availability of test materials and analytes is determined on an annual basis and may be added or removed. For accredited and non-accredited status please see current application form/scheme description.
120 lgcstandards.com/AXIO
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online