DAP Processes for Proficiency Testing 2012

The following correspondence was circulated to laboratories:

DAP Processes for PT 2012

This memo outlines:

• mandated and non-mandated programs/analytes

• alternative PT

• handling exceptions

• selection of PT providers

• regional approaches

• result summaries

• supplementary or remedial PT

 DAP Mandated Analytes 2012

• specifies which laboratory specialties and analytes are mandated and require enrollment in formal PT programs.

DAP Approved PT Providers 2012

• lists DAP approved PT providers

Revised Reporting Criteria and  Proficiency Testing Investigation and Exception Response Memo

• lists the outlier criteria by PT provider which require an investigation and exception response form for the DAP

• instructions on use of the new investigation and exception response form

Investigation and Exception Response Form 

This new form should be put into use right away. You may fill out this form online, print and fax or email to the DAP. Please discard any previously circulated forms.

PT Investigation: Sources of Error and Internal Review 

These worksheets are for use by the facility to aid in classifying the sources of error and performing the internal review of outliers. Submission of these documents to the DAP is not required.

PT 2012 Enrollment and Attestation Form

This memo outlines:

• notification of enrollment form for mandated analytes

• attestation from

• notification of alternative assessment procedures for non-mandated analytes

• notification of PT provider lab numbers