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Background and Structure
External Quality Assessment (EQA) is a division of QMP-LS. One
of its principal functions is to improve the quality of laboratory services
through assessment and education by the evaluation of the performance of
laboratory tests. Analytical processes are evaluated using challenge surveys with simulated and fresh patient samples,
while patterns-of-practice surveys and questionnaires address pre- and post-analytical
issues. Results
provided by participating laboratories are evaluated against fixed criteria and peer
review for accuracy, precision and timeliness. Laboratory performance is assessed using a
uniform error classification scheme.
Staff
EQA permanent staff consists of a
director,
consultant technologists, senior administrative assistants, expediting
assistant and clerk.
Testing
Program
Revised: 2007-12-06
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