The Middle East External Quality Assessment Scheme for Clinical Chemistry has been operating for ten years, during which the number of participants has increased from 32 to 95 in 1990. The success of the Scheme in supporting better health care is reflected in the general improvement in performance of most laboratories. Initially linked to the United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Scheme, it is anticipated that the Scheme will soon operate independently.
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