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External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs are accepted around the world as invaluable tools used by laboratories to periodically assess their analytical performance and achieve added confidence in reporting their patient test results. Results are objectively compared to other laboratories using the same methodologies, instruments and reagents.

When used in conjunction with daily QC, these external programs will assist laboratories in improving analytical quality, inter-laboratory agreement, identify potential equipment or reagent failures, and identify any training deficiencies.

Reporting Results

Online/ Mobile - EQAS Online is a web-based reporting option that allows labs to provide updates to contact information, program and test configurations, and enter data automatically to the EQAS database through QCNet.com.

EQAS Online is also accessible from any internet connected Smartphone. Please follow the EQAS Online setup procedure on
QCNet before accessing the mobile application.
EQAS Online

User Documentation

EQAS User Guide - a comprehensive overview of Bio-Rad's EQAS programs.
Product Inserts - lot/cycle specific instructions for use for each program.
Method Summary Reports - summary of instrument/ method performance among participating laboratories provided at the end of each cycle.
EQAS/Unity Bulletins - login required.

Training/Tutorials

For step-by-step directions and instructions use these links:

Online/ Mobile - User Guide, set up, and data submission instructions for the EQAS web-based reporting system.
Report Interpretation - Review of key elements and interpretation of the EQAS reports (Sample, End-of-Cyle, Method Summary and Subgroup).
Quality Specification Report
EQAS Sample Report Review Chart ^NEW - This tool offers easy to follow steps that will help you with reviewing your EQAS Sample Report and interpreting flagged results.
EQAS Troubleshooting Checklist ^NEW - This checklist can be used with the EQAS Sample Review Chart to help troubleshoot flagged results.

Contact/ Support

For advice, information, technical support, or assistance with troubleshooting your EQAS results, please refer to below information or contact your local Bio-Rad office or representative.

• Telephone:	1-949-598-1200 (Worldwide), Extension 7101
	1-800-854-6737 (U.S. and Canada only), Option #1

• E-mail:	General Inquiries: eqas@bio-rad.com
	Technical Support: eqas_support@bio-rad.com

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2014

EQAS Quality Specification Report

As an international EQA provider, Bio-Rad determines the acceptable performance of a laboratory participating in their EQAS® Program. Performance of each reported test result is based on a statistical comparison to a robust mean and standard deviation. The use of robust statistics based on ISO 13528 and assessment against a consensus group mean are widely accepted practices used in many ISO 17043 accredited programs.

Globally, a number of regulatory bodies and scientific organizations have independently determined acceptable performance criteria(quality specifications)for a number of key laboratory tests.These are based on Biological Variation, regulatory or scientific recommendations.

In the new EQAS® Quality Specification Report, a laboratory may assess their EQA test performance based on the quality specification of their choice. Performance in this report is based on the percent deviation of the reported test result. This value-added report is only available through EQAS® Online. A laboratory may generate their EQAS® Quality Specification Report for each sample reported on. It does not replace the EQAS® Sample Report.

Bio-Rad will initially offer Biological Variation (BV) limits (minimal, desirable and optimal), CLIA proficiency limits, RiliBÄK, RCPA, QMP-LS and GOST criteria for acceptable analytical performance in the EQAS® Quality Specification Report. Additional performance criteria (quality specifications) and guidelines will follow.

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