How VeritaCheck and EP Evaluator compare for CLIA performance verification: statistical study coverage, 42 CFR citation, whole-menu coverage, reporting, and pricing. An honest side-by-side from a former Joint Commission surveyor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EP Evaluator?
EP Evaluator, from Data Innovations, is a long-established statistical software used for clinical laboratory method verification. It runs CLSI-based studies such as precision, linearity, and method comparison, and evaluates results against total allowable error and CLIA proficiency testing limits.
Is VeritaCheck an alternative to EP Evaluator?
Yes, for CLIA performance verification. VeritaCheck runs the CLSI verification studies most CLIA laboratories use (14 study types) and adds a whole-lab coverage view and a 42 CFR-cited, director-signed report. EP Evaluator offers a broader pure-statistics library; VeritaCheck ties each study to the test menu and the regulation.
Does VeritaCheck run the same studies as EP Evaluator?
VeritaCheck covers the verification study types most CLIA labs need, including calibration verification and linearity, precision, method comparison, reportable range, reference range, and reagent lot verification. EP Evaluator has a larger overall statistical library and goes deeper on advanced statistics; VeritaCheck does not implement every statistical protocol EP Evaluator offers.
How is VeritaCheck priced compared with EP Evaluator?
VeritaCheck is included in every VeritaAssure plan at published annual prices with no per-user or per-study upcharge. EP Evaluator is licensed per user with annual maintenance and does not publish pricing.