Stockport Quality Control North West: Cytotoxic Residue Monitoring

Precision Analysis. Peace of Mind.

Safeguard Your Staff and Your Environment

The safety of your team is non-negotiable. While your cleaning protocols are rigorous, invisible cytotoxic residues can still pose a risk to both your staff and the products you make.

At Quality Control North West, we provide the scientific certainty you need. Our Cytotoxic Residue Monitoring service offers nanogram level testing with our state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to validate your cleaning regimes and ensure your unit remains a safe environment for pharmaceutical production.

"We handle the complexity of the science so you can focus on the safety of your patient services."

Why Choose Quality Control Northwest?

We combine NHS-founded expertise with cutting edge technology.

State-of-the-Art Sensitivity: We utilise triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS technology, allowing us to detect residues at trace levels (nanograms per cm²), giving you the most accurate picture of your environment.
Accredited & Trusted: We are an MHRA-approved laboratory and accredited by UKAS to ISO 17025:2017 standards. Our results stand up to the toughest regulatory scrutiny.
Turnkey Solution: We don't just send you a report; we send you a complete solution Our self-contained swab kits come with everything you need— request form, labels,, solvents, dropper, wipes, and instructions—ensuring your team can effectively sample surface areas without hassle.

Our Testing Capabilities

We understand that every unit has a different drug profile. We offer bespoke kits tailored to the specific agents you handle. You can mix and match from our validated panels:

Panel	Compounds Detected
Kit 1 (Alkylating Agents)	Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, Etoposide
Kit 2 (Antimetabolites)	Cytarabine, Dacarbazine, Mitomycin
Kit 3 (Vinca Alkaloids)	Methotrexate, Vincristine, Vinblastine
Kit 4 (Anthracyclines)	Doxorubicin, Epirubicin
Kit 5 (Platinum Agents)	Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin
Kit 6 (5-FU)	Fluorouracil (5-FU)
Kit 7 (Gem)	Gemcitabine

Need a specific compound tested? Contact our laboratory team to discuss custom validation.

How It Works: A Simple 4-Step Process

1. Request Your Kit

Contact us to specify which compounds you need to monitor. Our team will provide a competitive quote, and once we receive a PO, we will dispatch a kit directly to your unit.

2. Swab Your Surfaces

Using our 10x10cm swabs and solvent, your staff collect samples from high-risk areas following our easy to follow instructions.

3. Return to Lab

Secure the samples in the vials provided, label them and return them to our Stockport facility using the icepack and coolbox.

4. Receive Your Report

Our analysts process your samples via LC-MS. You receive a report, giving you the information you need to make the right choice for your unit.

Ready to Validate Your Cleaning Regime?

Take the next step and get in touch via our 📞 Contact form, or download the cytotoxic residue monitoring request form to prepare for your kit.