EVALUATION SERVICE
The UK NEQAS CPT Evaluation Service is available to all registered participants of a UK NEQAS CPT EQA / Proficiency Testing Scheme.
This service allows participants to submit materials for evaluation outside of the standard scheme schedule, offering added flexibility and support. It is particularly useful for laboratories that are:
- Validating a new staining procedure
- Reviewing and modifying protocols due to previous low EQA scores or internal staining concerns
- Performing stains not currently included in the UK NEQAS CPT staining repertoire
Accreditation Note
Please note: While UK NEQAS CPT is a UKAS-accredited proficiency testing provider (No. 8268),
the Evaluation Service is not covered by this accreditation. Evaluation results may be used for internal validation or verification but are not externally accredited.
How to Submit
To access the Evaluation Service, participants must:
1. Download and complete the Technical Support and Evaluation Service Form
- Available in the Members’ Area on the UK NEQAS CPT website.
2. Send the completed form and materials to:
UK NEQAS CPT – Evaluation Service
Haylofts, St Thomas Street
Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LE, UK
Entitlement and Charges
- Six submissions per year are included free of charge under the annual subscription.
- Additional submissions are available and charged per batch (up to six submissions per batch).
Assessment and Feedback
All submitted materials are evaluated by UK NEQAS CPT's expert team using peer-approved scoring criteria. Each evaluation includes:
- A written evaluation report
- A feedback sheet with detailed comments and tailored recommendations
These documents are suitable to support internal validation and verification processes as required under ISO accreditation standards.
