California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1272: A clinical laboratory shall participate in a state-approved proficiency testing program and demonstrate satisfactory performance in all of the laboratory specialities that include tests performed in t

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Clinical laboratories must participate in state-approved proficiency testing programs and demonstrate satisfactory performance in all laboratory specialties where they perform tests.

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A clinical laboratory shall participate in a state-approved proficiency testing program and demonstrate satisfactory performance in all of the laboratory specialities that include tests performed in the laboratory. Proficiency shall be tested in the following specialties: microbiology, serology, clinical chemistry, hematology, cytology, and immunohematology.

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