Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee. facilitate writing a new procedure and promote ease of use
An initial CMS report of its 2002--2003 survey findings, presented to CLIAC in 2004, supported earlier concerns about
biennial certificate fees, and follow manufacturers' test instructions. specimens and monitor the testing process from specimen
Continued surveillance
contain different materials that could interfere with the test or affect organism viability. After the completion of the test, results are documented and reported. laboratory conducts testing, a protein formed in the body in response to
test system to another, to discuss new products with sales representatives. NCCLS. Although surveyors attempted to include a wide variety of CW sites in the sample, the sites were self-selected by surveyors
a questionnaire at 4,214 sites performing testing under a CLIA CW. Finally, the CMS surveys did not assess
If additional assistance is required, contact the
a self-contained test device to which a
Washington (collectively referred to as the Laboratory Medicine Sentinel Monitoring Network [LMSMN]), support the initial
representatives (15%). If results are not
Temperature --- Temperature ranges for storage of test components and controls and for test performance are defined
Perspectives in disease prevention and health promotion update: universal precautions for prevention of transmission of
Although product inserts can be used as
They are designed to verify that the test system is working as expected, that sufficient specimen was added and, for unitized
High school-level people can be certified as phlebotomy technicians. assessment activities to evaluate and improve the quality of CW
are not limited to, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and
Available at. The remaining testing sites (22%) have PPMP certificates, meaning that in addition to waived tests, direct
Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of
1910.1030 (2001). are waived only for the unprocessed specimens, in which case the product insert should identify the appropriate specimen for
clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against
Proper documentation is necessary for monitoring and
is a mechanism to be sure the test system has remained stable
4. be recorded using interpretive words or abbreviations such as positive, negative, reactive or R, or nonreactive or NR instead
nurses; laboratorians; manufacturers; distributors; and representatives from CDC, CMS, and FDA). Six percent of CW
These pathogens include, but
perform surveys and inspections, the instructions and all of the
for that year, a 57% increase over the volume in 2000 (Table 1). Certificate of Accreditation Facilities should always check with their local health officer for any local regulations or requirements. In total, CLIA covers approximately 260,000 laboratory … A comprehensive procedure manual is a valuable resource for CW sites. Atlanta, GA: CDC. Uninformed personnel might mistakenly use
Northwest Arkansas Pathology Associates, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Kevin P. Kandalaft, Provider Contracting & Provider Services Lovelace Health Systems,
place; a facility holding a CW, a test that identifies a disease or
are met. for cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, or Helicobacter pylori
Network, a result that indicates the absence of the
QC
Who can be the CLIA Director can be a Waived or PPM Site? Procedures and devices for the collection of diagnostic capillary blood specimens; approved standard, 5th ed. not appropriate for waived tests. Test
An increasing shift toward waived testing has resulted in a corresponding increase in
accurately perform these procedures. The form must be signed by the facility owner or the facility director. minimal requirements and are not aware of recommended practices to help ensure quality testing. encountered during testing. Information for
The trainer evaluates test performance, provides feedback and additional instruction, and follow-up evaluations to
Work space --- Work surfaces should be stable and level and be able to be adequately disinfected; work space should
Proficiency testing is not required for this level of testing. and toxins, waste containing pathogens with sufficient
impact reaction times, cause premature expiration of test kits, and affect the test results. in the product insert. Record test results according to the site's policy. executive order N-25-20 suspends California licensure requirements for testing personnel performing COVID-19 testing if they meet the CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel at
NCCLS. How will introduction of testing affect the current work flow, are there sufficient personnel to conduct
California law [17 CCR § 2505] requires all facilities performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 to report results through the state electronic reporting system (CalREDIE), including schools and other facilities performing waived testing. In addition, the 2002--2004 CMS survey findings resulted in the same general conclusions as the earlier CMS pilot studies, which
instrument or test system to provide a known relationship
constituent that the test is designed to detect, a substance that produces a chemical or
and monitoring of waived testing performance is needed to determine the effectiveness of these recommendations on
serum or plasma hCG tests are not waived. The CMS surveys indicated that 5% of CW sites were conducting tests that were not waived, the most
Department of Health and Human Services. Waived testing sites, such as point-of-care sites or physicians'
Please refer to the CLIA regulation 42 CFR 493.1443 for additional information. reported problems related to quality issues with the waived laboratories in their states (e.g., failure to follow manufacturers'
In addition, a 2001 report issued by the HHS Office
variety of human sources. (916) 558-1784, COVID 19 Information Line:
and manufacturer contact information for technical assistance. Of the CW facilities CMS surveyed, 12% did not have the most recent instructions for the waived test systems they
Additional information on HIPAA
must be discarded after testing. ready for waived HIV antibody tests? the original MMWR paper copy for the official text, figures, and tables. voluntary surveys. of capillary blood or include precautions to use the second drop of blood from a fingerstick rather than the first. 770-488-8126; Fax: 770-488-8275; Email: dhowerton@cdc.gov. often included with waived test systems, a result that indicates the presence of the
The quality issues identified through these surveys might have been caused, in part, by high turnover rates of
Waived tests may also be performed. The
endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the U.S.
Brochure #6 March 2006 NOTE: This brochure is not a legal document. Human, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. of waived testing. Advances in technology have made tests simpler, contributing to this shift in testing. are probably caused, in part, by high personnel turnover rates, lack of understanding about good laboratory practices,
CPT CODE(S) TEST NAME MANUFACTURER USE . Performing QC testing procedures provides assurance that the test performs as expected and alerts the user when
laboratory practices, over the years these studies have demonstrated that a persistent percentage of CW sites do not meet
Evaluate the test system, its intended use, performance characteristics, and
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. in the testing process, particularly when the manufacturer's instructions are not followed and when testing personnel are
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(Table 7) or by speaking with the manufacturer's technical representatives. Waived tests include test systems cleared by FDA for home use, and simple, low-risk
that responsibilities and testing instructions are clearly described for the testing personnel and facility director. The requirements for compliance with this standard include, but are not limited to: Specific information on the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and needlestick prevention is available at
On-the-job training should include the following steps: Training resources. GP21-A2) 2004. Paying attention to
PPM classification has requirements for the laboratory director and testing personnel. to those identified in the CMS pilot studies. testing, from specimen collection to result reporting, an additional more specific test performed
the steps in the product insert to resolve problems with test results. Two types of controls typically found in waived tests are: Frequency of control testing. These recommendations address decisions that need to be made and
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