Microbiology
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Microbiology PT Scheme
Microbiology proficiency testing scheme ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency of laboratory results in identification and susceptibility testing. It allows laboratories to evaluate their performance against standardized benchmarks, identify potential errors in detection or reporting, and implement corrective actions. Participation in NEQAPP enhances the credibility of microbiology reports and fosters continuous improvement.
Medical labs can make certain patient safety by participating in NEQAPP PT Schemes.
Laboratory results guide up to 70% of clinical decisions. Errors can lead to misdiagnosis, wrong treatment, delayed care, or harm. Maintaining patient safety ensures trust, quality care, and compliance with healthcare standards.
Why choose?
High Quality PT Samples
Simulated clinical specimens containing well- characterized bacterial or fungal strains, designed to mimic real-world patient samples.
Comprehensive Reports
Our reports provide actionable insights into a laboratory's diagnostic performance
Our Strengths
Our proficiency testing schemes are designed according to ISO 17043 standard
Most resourceful EQA programme of the country
- Our EQA team consists of highly qualified professionals
- We ensure the homogeneity and stability of PT artefacts
- We have a secure digital platform
Parameters
- Gram Stain Morphology
- Bacterial Identification (Genus & Species)
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
- Fungal Identification (Yeasts & Molds)
Description
NEQAPP quality controls are used to check the accuracy and consistency of lab testing for specific microorganisms. NEQAPP EQA controls are lyophilized microorganisms or simulated matrices used to evaluate the performance of a medical laboratory in the proficiency testing round, covering both Isolation and sensitivity patterns.
Storage
Keep NEQAPP PT control tightly sealed, refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC.
Preparation
Reconstitute: Aseptically open the vial and use a sterile pipette to add the specified volume of sterile hydration fluid (e.g., saline or nutrient broth) to the pellet.
Equilibrate: Allow the vial to stand for the specified time (e.g., 10-15 minutes) to ensure complete dissolution of the pellet.
- Inoculate: Immediately after reconstitution, use a sterile loop to streak the suspension onto appropriate culture media (e.g., Blood Agar, MacConkey Agar) as per your laboratory's standard operating procedure (SOP).
