EQAS MUMT
In order to improve the quality of the laboratory, the Faculty of Medical Technology has developed the control materials for the laboratory standardization and the quality control system called “External Quality Assessment Schemes” since 1985. This scheme is the first quality assurance for medical laboratory in Thailand which aims to evaluate and improve the quality of the laboratories from Thailand and Asian Countries.
Presently, the Faculty offers up to 14 EQAS scheme spanning 5 major areas, including.
1. Clinical Chemistry 2. Clinical Microscopy 3. Clinical Immunology
4. Bacteriology 5. Parasitology
In addition, the number of laboratories participating in the EQAS program as provided by the Faculty has been rising continuously to over 4,500 laboratories across Thailand. And abroad
Clinical Chemistry
The program is divided into 3 sub-divisions.
- The External Quality Assessment Scheme In Clinical Chemistry : EQAC
- The External Quality Assessment Scheme In Clinical Hormone : EQAH
- The External Quality Assessment Scheme In Tumor Markers : EQAT
- The External Quality Assessment Scheme In Cardiac Markers : EQACM
Clinical Microscopy
The External Quality Assessment Scheme in Microscopy
a. Complete Blood Count (B-EQAM)
b. Blood Film Examination (H-EQAM)
c. Urine Cytohematology Proficiency Test (UC-EQAM)
d. Virtual Blood Film Examination (VH-EQAM)
Informative Document
Clinical Immunology
The External Quality Assessment Scheme in Clinical Immunology.
a. EQAI : Syphilis serology
b. EQAI : Hepatitis B virus serology
c. EQAI : Hepatitis C virus serology
Bacteriology
The External Quality Assessment Scheme in Bacteriology.
a. EQAB 8010: Gram stain
b. EQAB 8020: Acid fast bacilli stain
c. EQAB 81500: Bacteria identification and susceptibility testing
Parasitology
The External Quality Assessment Scheme In Parasitology : EQAP