Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Ltd. The Hong Kong College of Pathologists

Interpretative Quality Assurance Programme in Haematology

Remarks

Should there be any data discrepancy in the survey report or any disagreement with the performance evaluation, participant can appeal to the chairman of HKIMLSQAP for amendment and review.

Confidentiality

HKIMLSQAP is committed to ensure the confidentiality of all participants. The information of participants and proprietary rights of HKIMLSQAP are protected as follows:

a.       Each participant is assigned with a laboratory code. Either the code or the name is used for communication between the participant and HKIMLSQAP.

b.      The key to decipher the identities of participants is limited to few designated personnel (Chairperson, Secretary, Webmail Administrator and Office Staff) of HKIMLSQAP. Details of participants are not released to any persons other than the designated personnel.

c.      All personnel involved in the running of the programme shall sign the letter of undertaking not to disclose the identities of participants. HKIMLSQAP has kept a register of the persons signing Letter of Undertaking.

d.      HKIMLSQAP is forbidden to release the identity of the participant (i.e. the name and confidential code of the laboratory) to any outsiders unless requested by law.

e.      Although accreditation body would access to participant's performance during assessment and information which may be released to accreditation body will be limited to either the name or the code of the participants but not both.

Contact us: info@hkimlsqap.org

The Chairman
Quality Assurance Programme Committee
Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Ltd.

Last updated on 10/10/2025