NEQAS ADVISORY: UPDATES ON THE 2022 NEQAS SHIPMENT AND TEST EVENT SCHEDULE (BATCHES 7 TO 13)

All clinical laboratories/facilities participating in the 2022 RITM NEQAS are advised on the upcoming test event and shipment schedule of the Proficiency Test (PT) panels for Batches 7 to 13 of the Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycobacteriology programs.

Send-out DateNo. of participants
ProgramsTest Event Opening Date
Test Event Closing Date
January 10, 2023400Parasitology
(Batch 7)
February 06, 2023February 24, 2023
January 18, 2023300Parasitology
(Batch 8)
February 06, 2023February 24, 2023
January 25, 2023287Parasitology
(Batch 9)
February 06, 2023February 24, 2023
January 31, 2023400Parasitology
(Batch 10)
February 20, 2023March 10, 2023
February 02, 2023400Parasitology
(Batch 11)
February 20, 2023
March 10, 2023
February 07, 2023400Parasitology
(Batch 12)
February 20, 2023March 10, 2023
February 09, 2023115Parasitology
(Batch 13)
February 20, 2023March 10, 2023
*Culture: Test Event Closing Date- April 21, 2023

Participating laboratories shall receive an e-mail notification starting today, through their NEQAS registered e-mail addresses, with the 2022 Proficiency Testing Guidelines as an attachment.

The panels, along with a copy of your official receipt, are expected to be delivered in your laboratory within five (5) days from the shipment date. Ensure that the consignee
indicated during registration is available to receive the aforementioned panels.

All results shall be entered into the OneWorld Accuracy System (OASYS) on or before the closing of the test event.

For any queries or concerns, you may send us an email at neqas@ritm.gov.ph.

Thank you for your continued support.

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