Section 320. Quality control  


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  • There shall be a quality control program designed to ensure reliability of the laboratory data and shall include provisions for no less than:

    1. Frequency and method of work performance evaluation;

    2. Frequency and method of performance testing of instruments and equipment;

    3. A preventive and corrective maintenance program;

    4. Participation in appropriate external proficiency testing programs for the services provided.

    5. Maintenance for at least two years of records documenting quality control activities.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-33-500 § 2.16, eff. July 28, 1993; amended, Volume 11, Issue 08, eff. April 1, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.