1.      Registration:

a.       To allow sufficient time for processing of application, registration THREE months before the commencement of the "Registration Period" is recommended.

2.      Subscription Fee

a.       Subscription fee is non-refundable.

b.      Change of subscription rate will be notified in advance.

c.       For participant outside Hong Kong, a surcharge on delivery and administration will be imposed.

d.       Registration will not be confirmed until the subscription fee is received in FULL.

3.      Payment:

a.       The subscription fee must be made payable to "Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme Ltd." in Hong Kong Dollars by a bank draft, crossed cheque or by autopay system.

b.      Bank draft or crossed cheque should be mailed to Flat 1711, 17/F, Block C, Bell House, 525-543 Nathan Road, Yaumatei, Kowloon.

c.       For payment by autopay system, receipts of transaction should be sent to HKIMLSQAP office or fax to 2124 2798.

4.      Confidentiality:

HKIMLSQAP is committed to ensure the confidentiality of all participants. The information of participants and proprietary rights of HKIMLSQAP are protected as follows:

a.       Each participant is assigned with a laboratory code. Either the code or the name is used for communication between the participant and HKIMLSQAP.

b.      The key to decipher the identities of participants is limited to few designated personnel (Chairperson, Secretary, Webmail Administrator and Office Staff) of HKIMLSQAP. Details of participants are not released to any persons other than the designated personnel.

c.      All personnel involved in the running of the programme shall sign the letter of undertaking not to disclose the identities of participants. HKIMLSQAP has kept a register of the persons signing Letter of Undertaking.

d.      HKIMLSQAP is forbidden to release the identity of the participant (i.e. the name and confidential code of the laboratory) to any outsiders unless requested by law.

e.      Although accreditation body would access to participant's performance during assessment and information which may be released to accreditation body will be limited to either the name or the code of the participants but not both.