Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 60 - Laboratories and Medical Examiner
Subchapter 05 - State Laboratory
Part 6 - Licensing Analytical Laboratories for Sampling and Testing Cannabis
Section 216-RICR-60-05-6.13 - Procedure Manual

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 60 05 6.13

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Each analytical laboratory must have available, always, in the immediate working areas of personnel engaged in conducting analytical laboratory sample collection, sample accessioning and testing, a procedure manual which includes a detailed compilation of all automated and manual methods and procedures for sample collection, chain-of-custody, and analytical testing which is performed by the laboratory and for which it is licensed. Such manuals must:

1. Be written in a uniformly consistent format;

2. Specify the approved method employed;

3. Describe the quality control activities pertinent to the method;

4. Contain information concerning preparation and storage of media, reagents, control and calibration procedures and pertinent literature references;

5. Describe the laboratory's technical procedures for the collection, transporting, processing and examination of samples;

6. For tests, which are normally performed on automated test equipment, provide for alternate methods or for storage of test samples, in the event the automated equipment becomes inoperable; and,

7. Be approved, signed, and dated by the current laboratory supervisor/director and the QA Officer. Changes in procedures must be approved, signed, and dated by the current supervisor/director and QA Officer.

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