Medical Test Sites - Supplemental Material

The Medical Test Sites (MTS) program currently has the following supplemental materials available:

• Biannual Verification of Accuracy Suggestions
• Calibration and Calibration Verification Compliance Guide
• Instrument Validation Requirements
• Medical Test Site Survey Checklist (All Specialties)
• Pre-inspection Self-assessment Checklist
  • Aerobic cultures
  • Chemistry Testing – Moderate Complexity Only
  • Dermatology Testing
  • Gram stains
  • Hematology Testing – Moderate Complexity Only
  • Histology – Frozen Section Laboratory
  • Microscopic examinations
  • Moderate complexity testing kits
• Proficiency Testing or Biannual Verification of Accuracy
• Ready? Set? Test!  This booklet developed by CDC (PDF) describes recommended practices for physicians, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and others who perform patient testing under a waived license.