EQAS Program User Guide - QCNet

CHAPTER5EQAS ReportsIn This ChapterOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Sample Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39End-of-Cycle Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Method Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Subgroup Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71OverviewEach registered participant receives one Sample Report for each sample in the cycle and one End-of-CycleReport. These reports are specific to your laboratory and provide you with information on how your laboratoryperformed in comparison to others participating in the program cycle.The Method Summary Report is generated at the end of each cycle. This report is optional and does notcontain information specific to your laboratory. The Method Summary Report contains method performancestatistics for instruments in use during the cycle by participating laboratories.The Subgroup Report is another optional report that can be provided electronically to the leader of asubgroup. The Subgroup Report provides a list of all laboratories in the subgroup and their individualperformance for each EQAS Program sample.You can choose to receive your EQAS Reports online at www.QCNet.com or as a paper copy. Reports areposted on www.QCNet.com within three business days of a sample close. Accessing reports online allowsyou to assess your laboratory’s performance, investigate any deficiencies in a timely manner, and beenvironmentally responsible.Bio-Rad Laboratories 37