The quality assurance coordinator or other designated personnel will review all test documentation and compare the results with the information received from the manufacturer of the test. The quality assurance coordinator will provide a written summary report for each proficiency test to the participating examiner or other appropriate personnel as established by the laboratory policy. This review should be conducted in a timely manner.
All original notes, records, and other data pertaining to the open proficiency test results must be retained according to laboratory policy.
Prior to a proficiency test, all participating laboratory personnel should be provided with the specific policies, procedures, and criteria for any corrective action that may be taken as a result of a discrepancy in a proficiency test.