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Said: The CLIA reg specifically calls it out, so regardless of your accrediting agency or IQCP it must be performed by those performing the test, and not just the same ones every time either. We fight this battle too. https://www.ecfr.gov/cur...

Said: We use epoc testing devices in many areas of our system. The IFU states that external liquid QC is only required with new shipment and new lot. I agree with Kristin and would suggest to make a QC frequency update to your IQCP. You can u...

Said: Good Morning - Our institution was inspected by JC back in December and it was specifically mentioned by our surveyor that QC testing must be performed by testing personnel, this was directed towards our i-STAT program.  Looking in...

Said: This comes up once in a while and is easily resolved.Show them the regulation that states that the staff that perform thes testing are the same staff that must perform the QC.  I would also include the regulation that state...

Said: Regardless of your accreditation/inspection agency, they all follow CLIA regulations. It must be testing personnel performing the QC.  Maybe you should consider adjusting your IQCP for this device and move it from weekly to monthly...