Centre Suisse de Contrôle de Qualité

The Centre Suisse de Contrôle de Qualité (CSCQ) is a prominent Swiss non-profit association specializing in external quality assessment (EQA) for medical laboratories. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, the organization provides a comprehensive suite of proficiency testing programs across various medical disciplines, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology. CSCQ plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and standardization of diagnostic testing within the Swiss healthcare system and internationally. The center is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17043 standards and collaborates with professional medical societies to maintain high laboratory quality standards.