All clinical laboratories/facilities participating in the 2022 RITM NEQAS are advised on the upcoming shipment schedule of the Proficiency Test (PT) panels for
Mycobacteriology, Parasitology and Transfusion Transmissible Infections programs.
However, due to time restrictions and the forthcoming holiday season, the shipment of PT panels for the 2022 NEQAS shall be extended until next year.
For your reference, below are the shipment and test event schedules for this year.
| Send-out Date | No. of participants | Programs | Test Event Opening Date | Test Event Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology (Batch 1) | January 02, 2023 | January 27, 2023 |
| December 21, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology (Batch 2) | January 02, 2023 | January 27, 2023 |
| December 21, 2022 | 198 | Transfusion Transmissible Infections | December 26, 2022 | December 28, 2022 |
| December 22, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology (Batch 3) | January 02, 2023 | January 02, 2023 |
| December 27, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology (Batch 4) | January 04, 2023 | January 31, 2023 |
| December 27, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology (Batch 5) | January 04, 2023 | January 31, 2023 |
| December 27, 2022 | 400 | Parasitology and TB Microscopy (Batch 6) | January 04, 2023 | January 31, 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 are expected to be received in your laboratory within five (5) days from the shipment date. Please designate a point person to receive the aforementioned panels.
Results shall be entered in the OASYS on or before the closing of the test event.
Additionally, please be informed that the official NEQAS email: neqas@ritm.gov.ph has been encountering issues, hence we might not receive your messages. Please contact us through the following details if you have any questions or concerns:
● Email Address: lrd.ritm@gmail.com
● Direct Line: (02) 8-850-1949
● Mobile: 0945 220 4141
Thank you for your continued support.
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