The development of the UK NEQAS for antibiotic assays
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1971 | First surveys of gentamicin, scoring based on batches of six samples |
| 1976 | Single monthly samples distributed, two six monthly batches scored each year |
| 1977 | New performance groups introduced |
| 1981 | Tobramycin added |
| 1982 | Netilmicin and chloramphenicol added |
| 1984 | Vancomycin added |
| 1990 | Flucytosine added |
| 1991 | Amikacin added, new computer system (Wolfson core system) commissioned. Scores now determined on a rolling six monthly basis |
| 1995 | Experimental European circulations of teicoplanin and ciprofloxacin |
| 1995 | Scheme goes on line with home page on the web and email address |
| 1996 | Serum bactericidal test; experimental/pilot circulations |
| 1997 | Accredited by CPA |
| 1998 | First organiser (Professor David Reeves) retires |