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To enhance the accuracy of external quality assurance in pathology laboratories through digitization.

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February 22, 2026

Replicating the patient process for more accurate EQA

Key Points

To enhance the accuracy of external quality assurance in pathology laboratories through digitization.
Partnership between RCPAQAP and X-Lab
Development of e-orders for EQA programmes
Integration with laboratory information systems for result retrieval
Use of HL7 for data exchange
Implementation of myQAP portal for results access
Reduction of manual entry errors in EQA processes
Improved efficiency in result management
Facilitated better compliance with accreditation requirements

Abstract

Background: Satisfactory participation in external quality assurance (EQA) is a requirement for pathology laboratories seeking accreditation. Manual entry of EQA results is a time-consuming process that is prone to error and doesn’t reflect routine laboratory procedures for patient samples interfaced with the laboratory’s information system (LIS). RCPAQAP partnered with X-Lab to digitise and automate the EQA process by delivering e-orders for EQA programmes into the LIS and downloading results to the myQAP portal via HL7.

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