Method Classification System

The method classification system is designed to comprehensively describe your analytical system for each measurand. The methods are broken down into categories that will describe the variables of the test method, such as the analytical principle, instrument, reagent manufacturer and calibrator. This breakdown facilitates a high level of peer review, where your data can be shown in relation to your immediate peers using the same analytical systems.

An example of the categories used are:

Category 1 – Analytical Principle

Category 2 – Measurement System

Category 3 – Reagent Source

Category 4 – Calibrator or Additional Information

All RCPAQAP programs that are delivered via the eQuality platform will use the method category system to facilitate analysis of survey results and will be captured when customers enter survey results on the new myQAP portal. The method categories will be based on the testing platform and may differ from the categories listed above.