Complete EQA Management for Reference Labs & Testing Networks
The OpenELIS Global EQA module enables national reference laboratories and EQA providers to create, distribute, and analyze proficiency testing panels while participating laboratories can seamlessly receive samples, submit results, and track their performance over time. Built for ISO 15189 and SLIPTA accreditation requirements.
Built for Both Sides of the EQA Workflow
Whether you’re a national reference laboratory distributing PT panels or a district lab receiving them, OpenELIS has you covered.
EQA Provider Mode
For reference labs & PT program coordinators
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Create PT Rounds & Panels
Define testing rounds with multiple analytes, expected values, and acceptable ranges
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Manage Participating Labs
Enroll laboratories, assign panels, and track enrollment status across your network
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Track Sample Distribution
Monitor shipment status, receipt confirmations, and sample integrity with full chain of custody
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Analyze Network Performance
Generate comparative reports, identify outliers, and track improvement trends
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Issue Certificates & Reports
Generate participation certificates and detailed performance reports for each lab
Participating Lab Mode
For clinical & district laboratories
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Receive & Log PT Samples
Confirm sample receipt, log condition on arrival, and enter into testing queue
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Submit Results Before Deadline
Enter results through familiar OpenELIS interface with deadline tracking and reminders
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View Expected Values & Scoring
After submission deadline, compare your results to expected values and peer performance
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Track Historical Performance
Monitor your lab’s EQA performance over time with trend charts and improvement metrics
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Document Corrective Actions
Log root cause analysis and corrective actions for unsatisfactory results
Everything You Need for EQA Excellence
Flexible Panel Configuration
Define panels for any test type—chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, molecular. Set expected values, acceptable ranges, and scoring criteria.
Distribution & Logistics
Track sample shipments from dispatch to receipt. Monitor cold chain conditions, confirm sample integrity, and manage courier information.
Results Collection
Collect results through the standard OpenELIS interface. Automatic deadline enforcement, late submission tracking, and result locking after cutoff.
Statistical Analysis
Automatic calculation of z-scores, bias, and performance metrics. Robust statistics handle outliers. Compare against consensus values or assigned targets.
Performance Trending
Track laboratory performance across multiple rounds. Identify patterns, monitor improvement, and flag declining performance before it becomes critical.
Corrective Action Tracking
Document root cause analysis and corrective actions for unsatisfactory results. Link actions to specific events and track resolution status.
The Complete EQA Workflow
From panel creation to performance reporting—all in one integrated system
Create Round
Define panels & targets
Enroll Labs
Assign participants
Ship Samples
Track distribution
Test & Submit
Labs enter results
Analyze
Score & compare
Report
Generate certificates
Built for ISO 15189 & SLIPTA Compliance
External quality assessment is a cornerstone of laboratory accreditation. OpenELIS Global’s EQA module provides the documentation and tracking auditors expect.
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Integration with internal QC for complete quality picture
Supported Standards
Medical laboratories requirements
Stepwise Laboratory Improvement
Proficiency testing requirements
College of American Pathologists
Seamlessly Integrated with OpenELIS Global
EQA isn’t a separate system—it’s part of the complete laboratory workflow.
Same Test Catalog
Use existing test definitions
Familiar Results Entry
No new interface to learn
Linked to Internal QC
Complete quality picture
Same Security
RBAC & audit trails
Ready to Strengthen Your EQA Program?
The EQA module is coming in OpenELIS Global 3.2 (Q1 2026). Contact us to discuss your proficiency testing needs.
OpenELIS Global is developed by DIGI at the University of Washington with support from CDC, PEPFAR, and implementing partners worldwide.