{"id":31857,"date":"2026-03-15T14:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/external-quality-assesment-schemes-eqa-schemes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T14:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:25:01","slug":"external-quality-assesment-schemes-eqa-schemes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/en\/external-quality-assesment-schemes-eqa-schemes\/","title":{"rendered":"External Quality Assesment Schemes (EQA Schemes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EQA programs are invaluable tools used by laboratories to periodically assess their performance by means of interlaboratory comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results are objectively compared between laboratories using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the same working method or different methods;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the same equipment or different equipment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the same producer of reagents or different producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparison of all results provides insight into performance that is not available to the individual participants. Moreover, the information offers a basis for quality improvement initiatives.<br>EQA evaluation reports also offer a comparison of different methods and equipment for the same test; thus, providing an assessment of reliability. Besides the use of daily quality controls, the external quality programs enhance confidence in reporting patient test results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this purpose we collaborate with the company Todylaboratories which provides the samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Advantages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EQA Schemes are fully accredited to help meet the current regulatory needs of<br>clinical laboratories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the evaluation reports with Z score calculation and graphical representation of result\u2019s Bias to facilitate monitoring the evolution over time of this essential perfor mance indicator;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ranges for the following areas: Biochemistry, ESR, Gynaecological Pathology Hematology, HIV Antibodies, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B+C, Hormones and tumor markers, Infection Disease Serology, Mycology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Preanalytical phase, Transfusion &#8211; Immunohematology, Urine Chemistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQASchemes_Todylaboratories1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQASchemes_Todylaboratories1.jpg 756w, https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQASchemes_Todylaboratories1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sysmatec.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQASchemes_Todylaboratories1-416x312.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EQA programs are invaluable tools used by laboratories to periodically assess their performance by means of interlaboratory comparisons. 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