EQA – QCMD

QCMD is a world leader provider of External Quality Assessment and proficiency programmes for the assessment of molecular diagnostic methods. QCMD EQA programmes cover a wide range of pathogens and are ISO 17043 certified.

Since 2008 ELITechGroup S.p.A. is an authorized distributor of QCMD EQA  programmes in Italy that helps laboratories in the registration in the QCMD programs and in the QCMD report interpretation.

Link to QCMD website

Benefits

Application: designed for the evaluation of different types of molecular tests including quantitative or qualitative singleplex, multiplex, and sequencing.

Frequency: available in single or multiple challenges to meet the different monitoring needs of laboratories.

Targets: extended range of pathogens

• Blood Borne Viruses
• Central Nervous System Diseases
• Drug Resistance
• Exotic / Emerging Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Immunocompromised Associated Diseases
• Multiple Pathogen / Syndromic Infections
• Respiratory Diseases
• Serology
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Transplant Associated diseases
• Typing
• New Pilot Studies

More indication on the EQA menu are available at QCMD EQA Programmes 

Samples: designed to simulate clinical samples and challenge the limits of molecular assays

Reports: comprehensive and meeting the requirements of ISO15189 for the assessment of laboratory methods,  to improve the competence of medical diagnostic laboratories.

Certification: ISO17043 accredited