The Irish External Quality Assessment Scheme CLG is the national not for profit Independent External Quality Assessment (EQA) provider with over 40 years of experience. It was established in 1981 to objectively assess analytical performance in laboratory medicine and primary care in Ireland.
Our Objectives:
Strengthen assurance of testing nationwide though robust EQA schemes
Allow our members to compare their assay(s) performance against other Irish laboratories to ensure high-quality laboratory service testing in Ireland for patients.
Deliver an excellent member experience and to offer independent professional EQA advice and guidance to laboratory services
To promote learning and development through our education and professional development offering
To collaborate with initiatives that have the objective of improving the quality of analysis in laboratory medicine.
Strengthen our partnerships and influence the sector
IEQAS is overseen by the Board of Directors, appointed by the Members of IEQAS CLG
- A Steering Committee is appointed by the Directors to further advise on scientific matters.
- Members of IEQAS CLG include Directors, steering committee members, specialist advisors, and other clinical specialist laboratory personnel who support the objectives of the Company, including members from the Irish Associated Professional Bodies.
- Associate members of IEQAS CLG are hospital laboratories and other testing sites that subscribe to one or more EQA schemes
IEQAS values all the time and expertise our members and specialist advisors provide as we work together to achieve quality in Irish laboratory testing
