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Keeping waived tests simple.

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Laboratories performing waived testing must follow the manufacturer's instructions as well as good laboratory practices to ensure that test results are reliable. Four things to concentrate on to maximize the performance and reliability of waived tests are to: 1. Read and follow the information found in the package inserts. 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for running quality control. 3. Train staff members to perform tests correctly. 4. Follow established policies and procedures for patient testing in the practice.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.Clinical Laboratory TechniquesFacility Regulation and ControlHumansInfection ControlLaboratoriesLaboratory InfectionManuals as TopicMedical Laboratory ScienceProduct LabelingQuality ControlReagent Kits, DiagnosticSerologic TestsSpecimen HandlingUnited StatesJournal Article

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