
24/04/2025
NEQAS Announcement:
We are pleased to announce the commencement of the 2025 National External Quality Assessment Scheme (NEQAS) for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis.
As stipulated in Section VI of the Guidelines of Administrative Order No. 2007-0027, Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Licensure and Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines, it is required that:
“The clinical laboratory shall participate in an External Quality Assurance Program (EQAP) administered by designated National Reference Laboratories (NRL) or in other local and international EQAP approved by the DOH”
Access to online registration and detailed instructions is available via the official website: app.nrlslhsaccl.com.ph . Participating laboratories will incur a registration fee to cover costs associated with reagents, supplies, and other operational expenses (Refer to Department Memorandum No. 2009-0086B).
• PHP 2,500 (one test event)
• PHP 4,500 (two or more test events)
Payments may be made in-cash at San Lazaro Hospital cashier (for walk-ins) or through over-the-counter deposits using the following details:
Bank Name: Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)
Branch: Tayuman
Account Name: San Lazaro Hospital
Account Number: 1432-1001-18
Online registration will be open from May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as submissions received after the deadline will no longer be accommodated. (Please refer to Department Memorandum No. 2024-0522)
For questions or concerns, you may contact us through (02) 5310-95-28 or email us at sacclneqas@slh.doh.gov.ph
Letter of Invitation: https://tinyurl.com/2r43ubft
NEQAS Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/4fb5dy85