The East African Regional External Quality Assessment Scheme (EA-REQAS) is an accredited, integrated laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) scheme focusing on tests commonly performed in peripheral level health facilities.

EA-REQAS serves public, private and faith-based health facilities. The overall goal of the scheme is to promote quality laboratory diagnostic services, improved patient care, and the prevention and control of diseases of public health importance across national health networks.

The scheme submits seven (7) different panel materials twice a year. Accompanying questions address laboratory, clinical and public health issues to promote communication and understanding between all health facility cadres. Participation costs USD 200 per year for two (2) surveys. Immediate Feedback Reports provide a rapid evaluation of performance, and Composite Reports after each survey detail results across all countries to enable facilities to benchmark their performance against other participating laboratories.