RIQAS – Global External Quality Assessment Programmes

Riqas is the world’s largest External Quality Assessment (EQA) and Proficiency Testing (PT) programmes, supporting laboratories in monitoring and improving the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic testing. With more than 85,000 laboratory participants across over 145 countries, RIQAS provides laboratories with independent performance assessment and valuable peer group comparison data.

Designed to support a wide range of clinical testing disciplines, RIQAS offers flexible, multi-parameter programmes that help laboratories reduce costs, consolidate testing and simplify quality assurance processes. The schemes are compatible with a broad range of instruments and methods, enabling laboratories to compare their performance against global peer groups and identify potential issues quickly through frequent reporting and rapid turnaround times.

RIQAS programmes use high-quality, clinically relevant and commutable samples designed to closely mimic patient specimens, helping laboratories gain greater confidence in test system performance and result accuracy. User-friendly reports, online data submission and advanced performance analysis tools further support laboratories in maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting accreditation requirements such as ISO 15189 and ISO/IEC 17043 standards.

Trusted by laboratories worldwide, RIQAS delivers a comprehensive and reliable solution for external quality assessment, helping laboratories enhance testing quality, improve operational efficiency and maintain confidence in patient results.