Shipment of materials for EARS-Net EQA 2025
This year, 977 laboratories have signed up to participate in the 2025 EARS-Net EQA. On 3 June 2025, packages containing 6 swabs with bacterial strains relevant to the EARS-Net surveillance were shipped to the National EARS-Net EQA Coordinators for further distribution to the participating laboratories. Each package included a cover letter with detailed information on the handling of the swabs, including safety instructions.
The deadline for submission of the EQA-results is 4 August 2025.
Supporting materials can be accessed at EARS-Net EQA.