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Eurachem Autum/Winter 2025 Newsletter available for download

ecnl43 stacked smallThe Autumn/Winter 2025 Eurachem Newsletter is now available to download in PDF format. Printed copies will also be available through National members. This 43rd issue includes news from our working groups and liaison organisations, updates on Eurachem guides and leaflets, reports from national Eurachem members, workshop summaries, and news on forthcoming events.

Previous newsletters can be found on the Newsletter page.

Czech translation of "Basic instructions for PT" leaflet

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Thanks to our colleagues at Eurachem-CZ, the PT working group has published a Czech translation of our Information Leaflet, "Basic instructions for participants in a proficiency testing scheme".

This leaflet contains a comprehensive checklist outlining the key steps to consider when participating in a proficiency testing (PT) scheme, and includes essential tips to help participants avoid common mistakes and achieve successful outcomes.

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Equipment and System Qualification leaflet available in Farsi

Q pyramid FarsiThanks to hard work by our colleagues in Iran, the leaflet on Equipment and System Qualification is now available in Farsi.

The leaflet “Fitness for the intended use of analytical equipment and systems”, introduces the role and handling of analytical equipment and systems in laboratories.

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New Information Leaflet on performance of 'binary' tests

The Eurachem Qualitative Analysis Working Group has released a new Information Leaflet on "Performance Assessment of Binary
Output Examinations in Medical Laboratories".

The leaflet introduces the use of false response rates for performance assessments and shows how confidence intervals for the different rates are used in assessment against clinical performance criteria.

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New leaflet with checklist for PT participation

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The PT working group is pleased to announce the release of a new Information Leaflet, "Basic instructions for participants in a proficiency testing scheme".

This leaflet contains a comprehensive checklist outlining the key steps to consider when participating in a proficiency testing (PT) scheme, and includes essential tips to help participants avoid common mistakes and achieve successful outcomes.

Download the leaflet >>