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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs are world leaders in providing external quality assurance (EQA) for pathology laboratories.

We offer a comprehensive range of EQA for all pathology disciplines. Our programs are offered in Australia and internationally in over 135 countries. RCPAQAP is committed to providing efficient and customer-focused service to participants.

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Analytical Performance Specifications

We have used analytical performance goals to assess the quality of results. These goals are quality standards to allow participating laboratories to assess their performance and respond accordingly.
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RCPAQAP in motion.

At RCPAQAP our quality assurance programs feature regular and frequent challenges, peer-reviewed assessments and educational activities, all designed to monitor the quality of both individuals and their laboratory services. This short film explains more.

John Crothers

Chief Executive Officer

Professor Tony Badrick

Senior Research Fellow

Tony was Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University for 4 years before becoming the CEO of the RCPAQAP in 2015. He is an Adjunct Professor School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Honorary Associate Professor, National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health Australian National University College of Health and Medicine, Honorary Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, and Visiting Fellow, Australian Institute for Health Innovation, Macquarie University.

Derek Holzhauser

Chief Information Officer

Derek Holzhauser is the Chief Information Officer at RCPAQAP. He brings 20 years worth of experience in pathology informatics. Derek has held previous pathology informatics roles at St Vincent’s Hospital, Cerner Corporation, and most recently as a Computer Manager for Sydney and South Western Sydney Local Health Districts.

Zoe Vayanos

Head of Operations and Business Development

Jennifer Ross

Quality Manager

Jennifer Ross (CMLS) trained in a number of pathology disciplines including microbiology, haematology and histology at the Queensland State Health Laboratories before commencing at the Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospital where she began her career in diagnostic cytopathology and achieved both the national and international certification qualification in cytology.

Peter Graham

Head - Blood Disciplines

Peter is Head of the Blood Disciplines at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP). Blood Disciplines encompasses Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Transfusion, Serology and Immunology. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Applied Science – Clinical Biochemistry.

John Sioufi

Manager - User Experience

John Sioufi is a long-standing member of the RCPAQAP team having worked previously at Westmead Hospital and Macquarie Pathology Laboratories and is highly experienced in all facets of haematology. John commenced his employment with the RCPAQAP Haematology in 1990, obtaining his role as manager from 1998 to present.

Julia Pagliuso

Head - Tissue and Molecular Genetics Disciplines

Julia has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney, the Certificate of the Australian Society of Cytology, the Certificate of the International Academy of Cytology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). Prior to her role at the RCPQAP, experience includes various appointment at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital including Laboratory Manager of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, Senior Scientist in Charge of Cytology and Special Projects Officer in Laboratory Information Services.

Anthony Green

Manager - IT Systems

Anthony has extensive cross functional training and experience in areas ranging from Information Technology (Web Development and Network Management) to Electronic Engineering and Office Administration. Joining the RCPAQAP in 2009, Anthony supported the growing IT Infrastructure and playing a significant role in the consolidation of multiple remote offices into the single purpose-built facility in St Leonards.

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The RCPA is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia.

Its mission is to train and support pathologists and senior scientists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.

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2026 Enrolments. Now open!

Our Product Areas

Resources

Scientific Posters

Analytical Performance Specifications

Virtual Microscopy Demonstration

Upcoming Events

View our Webinars

Medical Laboratories in 135 countries

RCPAQAP in motion.

John Crothers

Professor Tony Badrick

Derek Holzhauser

Zoe Vayanos

Jennifer Ross

Peter Graham

John Sioufi

Julia Pagliuso

Anthony Green

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