Recordkeeping Requirements
| Laboratory Record | Period of Retention |
|---|---|
| Proficiency Testing Results (copies of what was submitted to the PT provider) | 2 years |
| Attestation Statement | 2 years |
| Proficiency Testing Evaluations | 2 years |
| All other PT related forms | 2 years |
| Laboratory Record | Period of Retention |
|---|---|
| Test Requisitions | 2 years |
| Test Records | 2 years |
| Immunohematology | 5 years |
| Test Reports | 2 years |
| Immunohematology | 5 years |
| Laboratory Record | Period of Retention |
|---|---|
| Discontinued procedures | 2 years |
| Method Performance Specifications | 2 years |
| Equipment Maintenance and Function Checks | 2 years |
| Calibration and Calibration Verification | 2 years |
| Control Procedures (e.g., daily QC records) | 2 years |
| Remedial Action - errors in reported results (both the original and corrected report) | 2 years |
CLIA and Other Regulatory Information
Good Laboratory Practices for Waived Testing Sites
CLIA Waived and PPM Tests Defined
CLIA Laboratory Classifications
Changing the Status of a Laboratory
Recordkeeping Requirements
CMS Statistics (*PDF file)
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