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EXTERNAL
QUALITY ASSURANCE
(EQA) SCHEME
Roche Diagnostics have the largest EQA scheme using the nationally
accredited Quality Laboratory (QL) at the University Hospital of Wales.
The EQA scheme is available to any hospital using a Roche Blood
Glucose monitoring system.
How does the scheme work?
Samples are sent from QL to a central administrative site on a
regular basis. These should be tested exactly the same way as
a sample from a patient. When the results are returned to the
laboratory or logged on the website, the accuracy of your meter can
be checked. This then forms part of the audit of the Blood Glucose
testing procedure.
What to do when an EQA sample arrives
1. Complete and return the test on the same day
2. Use samples as if they were a normal blood sample
3. Carefully remove the lid
4. Gently squeeze bulb of pastette and draw sample
into tube up to level shown
5. Gently squeeze bulb of pastette to form a large hanging drop
6. Apply drop to test strip as you would a patient sample
7. Ensure that entire test area is completely covered
8. Record result on Roche Diagnostics reporting labels supplied,
and return to lab
9. Safely dispose of excess sample and pastette
IMPORTANT: Use sample and return on the same day