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2027 EQA PROGRAMS
EQA 2027 - Urinary cotinine (COTI)
Expert Biologists - Program Coordinators:
Bernard POGGI, Estelle BUGNI and Patric DELISLE
EQA performed since 2004
Number of analytical sites registered in 2026: 62
Program organised by ProBioQual and placed under the aegis of the FAEEQ

1 – Program overview

This external quality assessment program verifies the accuracy of quantitative methods.

It can also be used to assess the performance of qualitative or semi-quantitative tests.

warning Sample volume: if necessary, order an additional kit.

2 – Assessment frequency

Number of surveys per year: 4
Number of control samples per survey: 1 or 2
Number of samples per year: 6

3 – List of analytes assessed

  • Quantitative cotinine
  • Qualitative cotinine

4 – Description of the control samples

Lyophilised human control urine (samples to be resuspended in 1 mL of distilled water).

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