The attainment of quality service in a laboratory requires a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program which includes both Internal and External quality control material.
The L&T Microbiology Research Center, under the banner of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM)) is conducting an External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) since 2007. The participants represent south zone of the states of India and also Srilanka. The participating laboratories include teaching and non-teaching hospital laboratories, government as well as private, small hospitals, private clinics and diagnostic centers.
It is a quarterly programme with 4Quality packages in a year (January, April, July and October) every year.. Those who wish to enroll their names during the middle of a cycle can do so by paying the same registration fee, but those who participate for atleast 3 QC programmes will get the participation certificates at the end of the year.
The basic operation involves preparation of The lyophilized culture vials are sealed, well packed in thick envelops and distributed through courier service or postal service to all the participating laboratories. Mailing is done on the second /third week of the months . The laboratories are requested to report on the QC packages . Evaluation of the report is based on . Evaluated quarterly reports are sent to each laboratory within 15 days after receiving the reports.
The EQA programme has created awareness among participants and proved to be a valuable exercise and the number of laboratories are steadily increasing every year.
This program is recognized by NABL accreditation PURPOSE by NABL in accordance with the standard ISO/IEC 15189 :2012
Contact us
E-Mail: iammeqas@snmail.org
Phone number: 91 44 28271616 EXT 1301 |