At Illumina, our mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our sequencing by synthesis chemistry is used to generate high-accuracy sequence data in studies around the globe. Our microarrays also provide accurate, high-throughput genotyping for a range of applications. The innovative products that we provide are facilitating breakthroughs in many scientific areas, including oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, precision medicine, agriculture, microbiology, and beyond. The progress we see being made in genomics inspires us to push the boundaries of what is possible so we can create the next generation of genomics solutions.
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BGI Australia and New Zealand
BGI Group is a world-leading life-science organisation committed to scientific research and technological innovation. BGI Australia and New Zealand(BGI ANZ), a subsidiary of the BGI Group, synergises with a number of specialised affiliates in various aspects of life sciences, including MGI, a biotech innovator in genetic sequencing and laboratory automation based on its proprietary technology DNBSEQ™; BGI Genomics, a leading integrated precision medicine solution provider by delivering quick turn-around high-quality genomics sequencing and proteomics services; and STOmics, the only spatial technology across the globe capable of accessing the whole transcriptome at true single-cell resolution, with subcellular data achieved through Ultra-HD resolution, and field of view options over 160 square cm. BGI ANZ has been proudly providing products, services, and solutions to researchers and clinicians in Australia and New Zealand since 2016. Contact us at bgi-australia@genomics.cn for more information.
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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs are world leaders in the provision of external quality assurance (EQA) for pathology laboratories. We offer a comprehensive range of EQA for all disciplines of pathology including Molecular Genetics, Biosecurity and Point-of-Care. Our programs are offered in Australia and internationally in over 80 countries. RCPAQAP is committed to providing an efficient and customer-focused service to participants.
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The ASDG QAP is an accredited Provider of Proficiency Testing and is compliant with the International Standard ISO/IEC 17043: Conformity assessment – General Requirements for Proficiency Testing. Our program evaluates laboratory performance for a wide range of cytogenetics samples and testing including:
Amniotic Fluid and Chorionic Villus – Prenatal
Bone Marrow, Blood – Haematological Malignancy
Fluorescent in situ Hybridisation (FISH)
Formalin-Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) FISH
Chromosome Microarray
Inter-Laboratory comparison of performance metrics (e.g. reporting times, success rates)
The program assesses various aspects of the testing process including technical/image quality, results interpretation and written reports. Participants can choose from different modules that cover the relevant areas for their laboratory.