UKAS ISO:17043
UK NEQAS for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is operated by Velindre University NHS Trust, a UKAS accredited proficiency testing provider, No 8351. Full details of accredited schemes can be found in our Schedule of Accreditation available below. Proficiency testing providers can be checked on the UKAS website here: https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/
In accordance with UKAS requirements, UK NEQAS for H&I advises participants that Scheme 12 and Scheme 13 are currently excluded from the current scope of UKAS accreditation for ISO/IEC 17043 proficiency testing activities. Any results, assessments or reports issued for these schemes are provided outside the accredited scope.
For new, developing, and pilot schemes, once the viability of the scheme has been established a scoring system will be developed to monitor performance and accreditation will be sought.
You can download the latest copy of the UK NEQAS H&I “Accreditation Certificate” and “Schedule of Accreditation” below:
Accreditation Certificate
Schedule of Accreditation
European Federation For Immunogenetics (EFI) Accreditation
EFI have formally stated that our Schemes are acceptable as appropriate external quality assessment/external proficiency testing schemes for laboratories applying for or renewing EFI Accreditation. Accordingly, UK NEQAS for H&I is included in the EFI “Register of EPT Providers” (available to download here).
UK NEQAS for H&I will continue to work to ensure it complies with EFI Accreditation requirements for EPT.