Welcome to the RCPA Haematology Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
 
About RCPA Haematology QAP 
Information Modules 
Despatch Dates
Enrolment
Staff & Advisory Committees 
Haematology QAP Specimens 
Haematology QAP Reports 
Malarial Case Studies 
Morphology Case Studies 
Paediatric Case Studies 
Forms 
Educational Supplements Library 
Published Articles 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
RCPA/AIMS Morphology Workshops 
Method Classification 
Data Analysis  
 

 

The RCPA Haematology QAP is physically located at Level 2, 8 Herbert Street, St Leonards, NSW, 2065.
Our postal address is PO Box 346, St Leonards, NSW, 1590.
 

The Haematology QAP considers its role to be two fold. Firstly to provide sample and test material that gives participants the opportunity to assess their performance against other laboratories. Secondly, to provide educational material that will interest a variety of technical, scientific and medical staff.

There are currently 500 laboratories participating from Australia and approximately 400 overseas laboratories participating in the Haematology QAP surveys.

The RCPA Haematology QAP is accredited to ILAC Guide 13:2007: Guidelines for the Requirements for the Competence for Providers of Proficiency Testing Schemes, which incorporates ISO 9002 [/1]: 1994, ISO/IEC 17025: 1999 and ISO Guide 43-1: 1997.

Accreditation by a third party is a basis for demonstrating competence as a provider of proficiency testing schemes. Accreditation provides a guarantee and assurance to participants as to the standard and quality of services provided by the proficiency testing program.

 
 
Latest News
IMPORTANT NOTICE - CHANGE TO FAX NUMBER

All participants please note:
As a result of the QAP office relocating, our old fax number is no longer operational.

For all fax communication including results submission, requests for additional samples and method classification changes, please use our new fax number.

New fax number - +61 2 9438 5378.


Rec Cell Nomenclature Special Exercise Report

The Red Cell Morphology Nomenclature report from the special exercise held in August 2012 is now available.

To access this report, please follow the link below or access it from the Educational Supplements Library in the 2012 folder.

Red Cell Nomenclature Special Exercise Report

March Survey Report Dispatch

The reports for the March survey have been posted the week of the 08th - 12th April 2013. Reports included in this dispatch are: Full Blood Count (March Interim), Manual Differential (March Interim), Automated Differential (March Interim), Additional Factor - Option 1 (March Interim) and Morphology (February Interim).


2013 May Survey - 6.05.2013

The 2013 May Survey was dispatched on the 6th of May 2013. Programs included with this survey are: FBC (FB), Manual differential (BF), Haemostasis (HS), Additional Factors (AF), D-Dimer (DD & DS), Haemoglobinopathy (HP),and Morphology (MO).This survey closes on the 22nd of May. The Insert for this survey can be accessed below. 

May survey insert

RCPAQAP/AIMS Morphology Workshop

Special Attention

The 2013 RCPAQAP/AIMS morphology workshops, scheduled in May and July are now FULL.

If you  missed out on securing a place in the RCPAQAP / AIMS workshops, there is an alternate workshop run by one of our speakers.  Please click on the link below for more information.

Alternative Morphology Workshop

Participant Handbook - 2013

A copy of the Participant Handbook -2013. Includes general information, Dispatch and Closing dates and Survey schedules.

Participant Handbook - 2013

Malarial Parasite Annotation Password MA13-04

The RCPAQAP provide annotations on the Malarial Parasite Virtual Images as an eductional tool. To access the annotations, please follow the instructions provided on the DVD (File name - Instructions for importing annotations malaria DVD.docx). This file can also be accessed by following the link below.

The password required is: T91dT95d

If you require any assistance, please contact the QAP.

Instructions for importing annotations malaria DVD

MORPHOLOGY PROGRAM - Digital Images

Digital Images of the current Morphology Case studies will be available to review.  These images will be accessible until the opening of the next survey.

Current Survey: Cycle 13, Run 2 (May Dispatch)

Click on the link below to access digital images

Case Study 1 (MO13-05a) = http://images.rcpaqap.com.au/RCPAQAP/Haematology/2013/Morphology/MO13-05/MO13-05a.svs

Case Study 2 (MO13-05b)= http://images.rcpaqap.com.au/RCPAQAP/Haematology/2013/Morphology/MO13-05/MO13-05b.svs

Case Study 3 (MO13-05c)= http://images.rcpaqap.com.au/RCPAQAP/Haematology/2013/Morphology/MO13-05/MO13-05c.svs


Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire 2011

The RCPA Haematology QAP would like to thank all laboratories that participated in the Customer Satisfaction questionnaire that was sent in October 2011.  Please click on the attachment to review the report.

2011 Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire

ICSH Recommendations for detection and quantitation of schistocytes
Please click on the link below for a copy of the ICSH recommendation document.
ICSH Recommendations

Training & Competency Assessment 2013
Training & Competency Assessment for 2013 new_icon

Welcome to the RCPA Quality Assurance Programs web training portal. The pilot modules offered in 2012 have been well received by participants. New modules are currently under development and will be offered throughout 2013.

Modules under development include;

  • QC/QA for Microbiology/Serology
  • QC/QA for Chemistry
  • QA/QC for Haematology
  • Anatomy and Normal Cytology of the Female Genital Tract - cellular components identified in cervical smears
  • Pathology Sample collection

a An administration section is currently under development, where managers should be able to assign relevant courses for each staff member they manage, monitor progress and identify training needs using reporting tools.

RCPA QAP welcomes your feedback, as it will be crucial to the success and planning of this project.

Please feel free to contact us:

elearn@rcpaqap.com.au
penny.petinos@rcpaqap.com.au
Ph: 02 9045 6003


Instructions to View Digital Images - Scanscope
Please click on the link below to help view your virtual images using the Imagescope viewing software.
Instructions to View Digital Slides_Imagescope

Webscope Viewing Software - Instructions
Please click on the link below to help view your virtual images using the Webscope viewing software.
Webscope Instructions
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
NATA Accredited Proficiency Testing Scheme Provider No: 14863
This facility is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia and complies with the requirements of ILAC G13. Site Number: 15363

 
 
 
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