Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 10 - LABORATORIES
Chapter 10.10.13 - Medical Laboratories - Testing for Hereditary and Congenital Disorders in Newborn Infants
Section 10.10.13.19 - Proficiency and Competency Testing for Newborn Screening Tests

A. Meet all requirements set forth in COMAR 10.10.05;

B. Successfully participate in one or more approved proficiency testing programs that cover all first-tier, second-tier, and supplementary tests offered or performed;

C. Evaluate and document performance, semiannually during the first year of testing and annually thereafter, of all individuals responsible for testing; and

D. In addition to the proficiency testing requirement in §A of this regulation, participate in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program.