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BACTERIAL DETECTION IN PLATELETS, 2 CHAL - BDP
BDP
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 2 Two shipments per year

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 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 15
  • Shipment B: October 14