Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.02.06 - QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR IDAHO CLINICAL LABORATORIES
Section 16.02.06.240 - REVOCATION PROCEDURE
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Unacceptable Results. Laboratories that fail to obtain passing results on two (2) consecutive proficiency testing events, or two (2) out of three (3) events, will be required to submit documentation of corrective action within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the notification of the failures. Evaluation of proficiency testing results may overlap from one year to the next. (3-17-22)
02. Corrective Action. Upon receipt of documentation of corrective action, a reviewer will determine the adequacy of the action taken. If, in the opinion of the reviewer, the corrective action is not adequate, the laboratory will be required to submit to an on-site inspection that may include on-site testing of unknown samples. (3-17-22)
03. On-Site Inspection. If the results of the on-site inspection indicate that the laboratory's performance is unacceptable in one (1) or more testing categories, the approval to perform the test(s) in question will be revoked. (3-17-22)
04. Satisfactory Performance. The laboratory will continue to be approved for performance of all test procedures for which it has demonstrated satisfactory performance. (3-17-22)
05. Other Deficiencies. Failure to comply with other provisions of these rules may invoke revocation procedures. (3-17-22)
