New schemes
Pilot studies for 2027
New pilot studies for 2027 will be launched on this page. The arranged pilots will be free of charge for a limited number of participants.
A short feedback survey is included in all pilot studies. By responding, you can give us important information on how we can make the EQA scheme better for you.
Body cavity fluids, identification of cells
Labquality is introducing a new scheme for Body cavity fluids, identification of cells. We are inviting a limited number of laboratories to participate in a pilot study of this new scheme free of charge. The scheme is intended for professionals involved in identifying digital images of microscopic findings of body cavity fluid cells.
Registration is open until 30 September 2026.
Joint infection multiplex, nucleic acid detection
Labquality is introducing a new scheme for Joint infection multiplex, nucleic acid detection. We are inviting a limited number of laboratories to participate in a pilot study of this new scheme free of charge.
The scheme is suitable for clinical laboratories and point-of-care testing sites.
Registration is open until 31 December 2026.
Tropical fever multiplex, nucleic acid detection
Labquality is introducing a new scheme for Tropical fever multiplex, nucleic acid detection. We are inviting a limited number of laboratories to participate in a pilot study of this new scheme free of charge.
The scheme is suitable for clinical laboratories and point-of-care testing sites.
Registration is open until 31 December 2026.
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers
Labquality is planning to organise an EQA pilot study for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. In order to determine the level of interest for this program, we would appreciate your participation in our online survey.
Your response will provide valuable information for the development of our EQA programs.
There's still time to take part in the survey!
Extended phenotyping, blood group antigens
Labquality is introducing a new scheme for Extended phenotyping, blood group antigens. We are inviting a limited number of testing sites to participate in a pilot study of this new scheme free of charge.
Registration for this pilot study is closed.
All planned pilot studies for 2026/2027
Clinical Chemistry: Alzheimer's disease biomarkers
Clinical Chemistry: Neurofilament, light chains
Clinical Chemistry: EQA for Microsampling techniques
Parasitology: Leishmania, nucleic acid detection
Preanalytics: Body fluid samples, ECG and spirometry
Pathology, technology: Immunocytochemical staining methods
Previous pilot studies
Check the up-to-date round schedules in the latest product catalogue or on the individual product pages.
NGS in clinical oncology
Preanalytics, extended specimen collection
Cryptosporidium/Giardia/Entamoeba, antigen detection
Candidozyma auris (ex Candida auris), nucleid acid detection
HCV RNA from capillary blood, POCT
Phosphatidyl ethanol in blood (PEth)
West Nile Virus, antibodies
Erythropoietin and Thrombopoietin
Immunosuppressants
Biochemical indicators of vitamin B12 deficiency (HoloTC, MMA, Homocysteine)
Norovirus, antigen detection
Pipette control
Salivary Cortisol
Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Faecal Elastase
Fungal infections, nucleic acid detection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance, nucleic acid detection
ACTH and Cortisol
HSV1&2/VZV/T.pallidum, nucleic acid detection
EQA for next-generation sequencing methods
We are developing external quality assessments for NGS methods in microbiology. If you are interested, please contact us!
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assessment. Digital EQA programs or
virtual EQA programs use digital images,
videos, virtual microscopy technology, and
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