SAMi EQA Scheme

External Quality Assessment for SAMi Users

Quality assurance is essential in any clinical laboratory. The SAMi EQA (External Quality Assessment) scheme allows users to benchmark their performance against other laboratories and international standards, ensuring consistent and reliable results.

Why Participate in EQA?

Regular participation in external quality assessment programs helps laboratories:

• Verify accuracy of measurements against peer laboratories
• Identify potential issues with equipment or technique
• Meet accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate commitment to quality to patients and clinicians
• Track performance over time

How the SAMi EQA Scheme Works

The SAMi EQA scheme provides standardized video samples that participants analyze using their SAMi system. Results are submitted through our online portal and compared against reference values and peer group performance.

Scheme Features:

• Regular distribution cycles throughout the year
• Standardized video samples for consistent assessment
• Comprehensive performance reports
• Peer comparison data
• Educational feedback on any discrepancies

Access the EQA Portal

Registered SAMi users can access the EQA portal to submit results and view performance reports:

Enrollment

The SAMi EQA scheme is available to all SAMi users. To enroll or for more information about the scheme, please contact us.