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BACTERIAL DETECTION IN PLATELETS, 5 CHAL - BDP5
BDP5
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Procedure Challenges/Shipment Number of Shipments
Bacterial culture and detection systems 5 Three shipments per year

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.
  • In accordance with the new FDA guidance, the BDP and BDP5 programs increased the volume to 16 mL.

Program Information

  • Five lyophilized pellet specimens with diluents

Shipping Schedule

  • Shipment A: April 18
  • Shipment B: July 11
  • Shipment C: October 17