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.

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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

• 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.

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.

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.