1.) Is the quality documentation available to, understood by, and implemented by all laboratory personnel?
2.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include the objectives and commitments by top management?
3.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include the organization and management structure of the laboratory, its place in any parent organization, and relevant organizational charts?
4.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include procedures to ensure that all records required under NELAC are retained?
5.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include procedures for control and maintenance of documentation through a document control system which ensures that all standard operating procedures, manuals, or documents clearly indicate the time period during which the procedure or document was in force?
6.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include procedures for achieving traceability of measurements?
7.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include a list of all methods under which the laboratory performs its accredited testing?
8.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include mechanisms for ensuring that the laboratory reviews all new work to ensure that it has the appropriate facilities and resources before commencing such work?
9.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include reference to the calibration and/or verification test procedures used?
10.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include procedures for handling submitted samples?
11.) Does the quality manual and related quality documentation include reference to the major equipment and reference measurement standards used as well as the facilities and services used by the laboratory in conducting tests?