Our Programs

8 Comprehensive EQA Programs

Covering the most critical diagnostic areas in infectious disease testing. Each program is designed for the realities of African healthcare — accessible, practical, and aligned with international standards.

01

Enroll

Choose your programs and register your laboratory.

02

Receive

DTS specimens arrive — no cold chain needed.

03

Test

Run standard protocols and submit via OASYS.

04

Improve

Get feedback and peer comparison within 2 weeks.

Serology

HIV Antibodies & Antigen (Serology)

Comprehensive proficiency testing for HIV rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and ELISA-based screening assays. Ensures accuracy in the most widely deployed HIV testing methods across Southern Africa.

Specimens:Dried Tube Specimens (DTS)
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Rapid test kits, ELISA analyzers
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189 compliance
Molecular

HBV Molecular Testing

External quality assessment for Hepatitis B viral load quantification and molecular diagnostic assays. DTS technology ensures specimen stability without cold chain requirements.

Specimens:Dried Tube Specimens (DTS)
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Molecular analyzers (e.g., GeneXpert, Abbott)
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189 & GCLP
Molecular

HCV Molecular Testing

Quality assessment for Hepatitis C molecular diagnostics including viral load and genotyping. Room-temperature stable specimens make participation practical for any laboratory.

Specimens:Dried Tube Specimens (DTS)
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Molecular analyzers
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189 & GCLP
Molecular / Microscopy

TB Diagnosis (GeneXpert & Microscopy)

Dual-modality proficiency testing covering both GeneXpert molecular TB diagnosis and traditional smear microscopy. Critical for TB-endemic regions across Southern Africa.

Specimens:DTS + Virtual slides
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:GeneXpert, microscopes (or virtual microscopy)
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189
Microscopy

Malaria Microscopy

Virtual microscopy-based proficiency testing for malaria parasite identification and quantification. Accessible from any standard computer or smartphone — no physical microscope required.

Specimens:Virtual microscopy slides
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Computer or smartphone with internet
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189
Haematology

Blood Morphology

Digital slide-based assessment of peripheral blood smear interpretation. Tests identification of abnormal cells, parasites, and morphological features critical for haematological diagnosis.

Specimens:Virtual microscopy slides
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Computer or smartphone with internet
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189
Microbiology

Bacterial Identification & AST

EQA for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Essential for combating antimicrobial resistance through accurate diagnostic practices.

Specimens:Bacterial isolates
Frequency:4 challenges per year
Equipment:Standard microbiology equipment
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189
Quality Management Software

Kibocore QMS

Integrated quality management software that manages competency records, document control, equipment maintenance, non-compliance tracking, risk management, and supplier oversight.

Specimens:N/A — Software solution
Frequency:Continuous access
Equipment:Computer with internet access
Accreditation:Supports ISO 15189 QMS requirements

Ready to Enroll Your Laboratory?

Onboarding takes 2–3 months. Contact us to join the next program cycle and start improving your diagnostic accuracy.

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