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 BDP is designed for donor centers/laboratories that are associated with a CMS-certified microbiology laboratory with the same CLIA number, and which are participating in an approved proficiency testing program for bacterial detection.
- See International Shipping information section in the Ordering Information Supplement regarding additional dangerous goods shipping fees.
 
	
    
    
    Program Information
	
			- Two lyophilized pellet specimens with diluents
 
    
    
    Shipping Schedule
	
	  -  Shipment A: April 14
-  Shipment B: October 13