Reference institute for bioanalytics

As an accredited proficiency testing provider and reference institute listed with the German Medical Association, the Reference Institute for Bioanalytics sets standards in external quality control for laboratory medicine by offering innovative proficiency testing systems and precise calibration services. Our web platform facilitates processes and promotes scientific discussions worldwide through precise evaluations.

Corporate mission statement

RfB – the reference institute for bioanalytics – stands for excellent quality assurance in laboratory medicine and thus for maximum patient safety. As one of the proficiency testing organizations in Germany listed by the German Medical Association and based in Bonn, we set standards. Our team of over 50 employees is part of the Foundation for Pathobiochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics and offers services based on a solid scientific foundation.

With over 110 innovative EQA schemes for over 2400 analytes, we cover almost the entire spectrum of laboratory medicine. Our bilingual systems are available to participants worldwide, and our user-friendly, web-based platform enables smooth handling of all processes – from ordering and results submission to evaluation and awarding of certificates. In addition, we offer comprehensive calibration services to ensure the highest precision and measurement accuracy.

Our employees are passionately committed to quality and safety in medical diagnostics. Through training courses for doctorsand medical-technical laboratory assistants(MTLAs) as well as regular presentations at national and international congresses and trade fairs, we ensure that the latest scientific findings and developments are incorporated into practice. In addition to operating the RfB, we also promote research and training in laboratory medicine as part of the foundation’s purpose.

Find out how the RfB is setting new standards for laboratory medicine and patient safety worldwide through precise proficiency testing and calibration services.

Contact person

Dr. Anja Keßler
Head of RfB

Reference Institute for Bioanalytics
Friesdorfer Str. 153
53175 Bonn
Germany

Phone: +49 2 28 / 92 68 95 – 0
E-mail: info@spmd-rfb.de