Analytes/procedures in
bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Additional Information
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires proficiency testing for bacterial detection in platelets.
- Program BDP5 is designed for donor centers/laboratories that are performing bacterial detection for the purposes of platelet unit screening and are not associated with a CMS‑certified microbiology laboratory with the same CLIA number.
- See International Shipping information section in the Ordering Information Supplement regarding additional dangerous goods shipping fees.
Program Information
- Five lyophilized pellet specimens with diluents
Shipping Schedule
- Shipment A: April 15
- Shipment B: July 8
- Shipment C: October 14