Furthermore, our laboratory is certified to analyze human biological samples according to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (1988), which requires extensive quality control and assurance, semiannual blinded proficiency testing, continued verification and documentation of operational parameters, and recertification every 2 years.
Samples of material from humans, animals, plants, or the environment, or isolates or cultures from such samples, for diagnosis, verification, or proficiency testing.
From results obtained over the years from participation in proficiency tests, an additional and independent verification of method performance could be made.
Although our results might suggest a higher reproducibility of the PCR-based test using standardized instruments and reagents, it is important to know that the pathological laboratories involved in this technical verification study as well in the proficiency testing of EndoPredict were highly experienced in molecular work.
Proficiency testing (PT) of laboratory procedures is necessary for verification of assay results.
Moreover, firms with de facto monopolies on testing for certain conditions have no explicit policies to clarify that they support basic and clinical research, verification of results and 'second opinion' testing, and transparent, independent proficiency testing and quality control.
With proficiency comes progress.
Many have limited English proficiency.
I do it with proficiency".
(Yes, a medal for "proficiency").
