Proficiency Testing Program

ABG, Electrolyte+ and CO-Oximetry Proficiency Testing Program 

KEY FEATURES OF THE CTS PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT) PROGRAM:

• Approved by the CMS, the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), and CAP LAP.
• Meets CMS (CLIA '88) and California state requirements for Blood Gas (pH, pCO2 and pO2), Electrolytes+ (CL-, K+ and Na+, glucose), Co-Oximetry (total Hb) PT, and hematocrit.
• Access to expert reference lab technicians for telephone/email consultation and one-on-one assistance.
• Computerized statistical analyses and inter-laboratory comparison with peers, using CLIA ’88 scoring criteria and evaluation processes. Additional Program Information click here 
  

2012 Proficiency Testing Action Calendar - click to download

 2012 CTS PT Re-Enrollment Forms - Click here to download and enroll!

2012 Cycle 1 Data Input Forms:

• Blood Gases (BG) Data Input Form
  
• Blood Gases with Electrolytes+ (BG+) Data Input Form
  
• Blood Gases with Hemoglobin/Hematocrit (BGH) Data Input Form
  
• CO-Oximetry (CO) Data Input Form
  
• BG, BG+, BGH, CO-OX Sample and Handling Instructions

Sample Handling and Reporting Instructions:

• BG/Electrolytes/BGH/ CO-Oximetry
• Bayer Rapidlab® 800 Series and Similar Instruments
  

Other CTS PT / Order Forms:

• Duplicate CTS PT Cycle Report Order
  
• Replace Ampule Lab Order
  
• Validated Ampules Request Form

Other Proficiency Testing Links:

• Troubleshooting and Documentation Guide
• Proficiency Testing Web-Education