Transfusion Transmissible Infections - National Reference Laboratory

23/06/2026

ICYMI | TTI-NRL rolls out EQAS 101 for Blood Service Facilities! 🩸

A total of 291 participants from Blood Service Facilities nationwide joined the virtual session aimed at strengthening quality assurance and maintaining excellence in blood testing.

Read the full story below. ⬇️

17/06/2026

📣 We’re coming to Cebu! 🤿🧜‍♀️

The RITM TTI-NRL, in collaboration with PAMET Cebu Chapter, is bringing the Regional HIV and other TTI Testing Proficiency Training (Full Course) to Cebu this August 2026.

Interested participants may refer to the poster below for complete details and application procedures.

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Calling all our dedicated Medical Technologists in Blood Service Facilities! 👋🧪

The application is officially OPEN for the RITM Transfusion Transmissible Infections - National Reference Laboratory (TTI-NRL) and the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists - Cebu Chapter's Regional HIV and other TTI Testing Proficiency Training (Full Course)!

Upgrade your specialized expertise in TTI screening and help ensure the highest standards of blood safety in your facility. Here are the quick details:

🗓️ 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 (𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱):
𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭: Aug 5–7 (Online via Google Classroom/Meet) | Aug 10–12 (F2F at Subnational Blood Center for Visayas, Cebu)
𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮: Aug 5–7 (Online via Google Classroom/Meet) | Aug 13–15 (F2F at Subnational Blood Center for Visayas, Cebu)

📌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
𝗙𝗲𝗲: Php 24,000.00 (Inclusive of meals and training materials; accommodation c/o sending agency)
𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀: Strictly limited to 20 pax per batch!

📩 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
Email your Letter of Intent to 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝘁𝘁𝗶@𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗺.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗽𝗵 (please refer to the poster for the complete addressee details).

Kita-kita tayo sa August! Tag your colleagues who need to see this. 🤝

10/06/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎉🥳

Congratulations to our newly certified HIV Proficients who successfully completed the HIV and other TTI Testing Proficiency Training Workshop held on June 3–5, 2026 (Online) and June 8–10, 2026 (Face-to-Face) at the RITM Training Center.

May you continue to be advocates in ensuring quality and safe blood 👊🩸

03/06/2026

Strengthening blood safety through continuous education 🩸

29/05/2026

📣 Last 3 days to register for the 2026 RITM NEQAS Program

📣𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗤𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀!

The 2026 RITM NEQAS Registration strictly close on June 1, 2026 (Monday) at 11:59 PM PST. No extensions will be granted for registration.

𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟
🔹Registration to the NEQAS programs shall only be accepted through the online portal: https://apps.ritm.gov.ph/neqas/

𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
🔹Upon successful registration, participants shall receive an acknowledgment of application through their registered email. The RITM NEQAS Office shall verify the submitted registration details and supporting documents prior to confirming participation.

🔹RITM shall issue a separate advisory indicating the payment schedule and other relevant details. Participants shall only proceed with payment strictly in accordance with the officially communicated schedule and instructions. Payments made in advance while registration is closed, or outside the prescribed payment period, shall not be accepted. Payments made without an Order of Payment shall likewise not be accepted.

𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦
🔹Access the Instructions for Participation in the RITM NEQAS via the RITM Laboratory Quality Assurance webpage: https://ritm.gov.ph/reference-laboratories/laboratory-quality-assurance/

🔹For inquiries or concerns related to any program, you may contact the RITM NEQAS Office through email at 𝗻𝗲𝗾𝗮𝘀@𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗺.𝗴𝗼𝘃.𝗽𝗵. Access to the mobile and direct phone numbers will be limited. Email will be used as primary mode of correspondence.

As a National Reference Laboratory for infectious diseases, RITM is mandated to provide External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) to laboratories in the country for bacteriology, TB mycobacteriology, parasitology, transfusion-transmissible infections, and SARS-CoV-2. An External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) evaluates the performance of participating laboratories by checking the proficiency of the technical staff performing tests and/or assessing the integrity of the entire testing process from sample receipt to releasing of test results.

Participation in EQAS as part of an overall laboratory quality assurance program is required under local regulatory policies for securing a license to operate.

07/05/2026

Advisory: Opening of Registration for the 2026 RITM NEQAS Cycle 📣

Kindly refer to the official advisory for complete details and instructions regarding the registration process.

21/04/2026

Celebrating 31 years of dedicated service. ✨
Our Laboratory Manager’s remarkable contributions and steadfast commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on the national blood service and in service to the Filipino people. From the early days as National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) to what is now the Transfusion Transmissible Infections-National Reference Laboratory (TTI-NRL), your dedication has been instrumental in its growth and in strengthening blood safety. Your legacy will continue to inspire us.

Thank you for your service, and congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. We will miss you, Ma’am Rhoda Tolentino Yu. 🥂💚

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14/04/2026

Cheers to our first successful proficiency training with our regional trainers—looking forward to more milestones and collaborations in ensuring blood safety 🥂👍

03/10/2025

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Stronger Together for Blood Safety!

Congratulations to the graduates of our Training of Trainers on HIV and other TTI Proficiency Testing Workshop 🎉👏 Together with their mentors, these dedicated medical technologists are now ready to cascade their knowledge and skills to their regions—helping bridge gaps in equity and raising the standard of blood safety across the country.

Your commitment ensures that every drop of blood is tested with accuracy, integrity, and compassion. 💉❤️

03/10/2025

FYI

Please be guided on the schedule of the 2025 Transfusion Transmissible Infections Proficiency Test (TTI PT) cycle.