Analytes/procedures in
bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Program FL3 is suitable for laboratories that perform technical and interpretive components of leukemia/lymphoma specimens or laboratories that perform the technical component only. This program satisfies proficiency testing requirements for laboratories performing general analysis of leukemia/lymphoma specimens.
Laboratories that provide only interpretation (without technical component) should order program FL5.
Program Information
- Two 1.1-mL specimens containing a cell line/whole blood mixture simulating leukemia/lymphoma with clinical histories and pertinent laboratory data
This program has stability of two days or less. The CAP cannot guarantee performance or offer credits for orders placed for shipment outside of the US and Canada.
Shipping Schedule
- Shipment A: February 25
- Shipment B: September 9