Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme Ltd.
Quality Assurance Programme in Anatomical Pathology
Part A - Technical Performance
Cellular Pathology Option
Section I Histopathology
| Survey materials: | Two paraffin sections which had been fixed in 10% buffered formalin. |
| Tests requested: | Perform Hematoxylin & Eosin and special staining, and return the STAINED SECTIONS & CONTROL SLIDE for assessment. |
Section II Cytopathology
| Survey materials: | A smear which had been wet fixed and stained with Hematoxylin & Eosin or Papanicolaou stain. Case history is provided. |
| Test requested: | Make diagnosis and dot the suspicious cells (if any) on the slide. |
Immunopathology Option
Evaluation of Demonstration with Provided and In-house Antibodies
| Survey materials: | Two paraffin sections and one monoclonal/polyclonal antibody. |
| Tests requested: | Stain the slides and controls with optimal diluted sera of the provided and in-house antibodies by using the participant's routine immunohistochemistry detection system. |
Annual Continuous Assessment of Laboratory Performance
| Survey materials: | One paraffin section and one monoclonal/polyclonal antibody. |
| Test requested: | Stain the slide and control with optimal diluted antibody by using the participant's routine immunohistochemistry detection system. Same demonstration will be repeated for the whole year. |
Part B - Questionnaire
A questionnaire relating to the techniques used in Part A of the survey.
Contact us: qap_info@hkimls.org
The Chairman
Quality Assurance Programme Committee
Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme Ltd.
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525 - 543 Nathan Road, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Last updated on 5 June 2007.