Section 149.26. Submittals.

 

(1)  Laboratories shall submit proficiency testing sample results to providers in accordance with the dates specified by the providers.

(2)  Proficiency testing reports may be submitted to the department directly from the provider or by the laboratory, but it is the laboratory's responsibility to ensure the department receives the necessary reports for initial and revised applications. Reports submitted by the laboratory shall be submitted in their entirety, without modification, to the department.

(3)  Results from all proficiency testing reports issued to the department by providers shall be used to determine a laboratory's certification or registration status.

(4)  Proficiency testing reports may be amended and reissued by the provider when errors attributable to the proficiency testing sample provider are identified. The department shall accept amended and reissued reports if they are:

(a) Clearly labeled as revised or reissued.

(b) Directly submitted to the department by the provider.

History: CR 06-005 : cr. Register April 2008 No. 628 , eff. 9-1-08.