Section 493.1299 - Standard: Postanalytic systems quality assessment(a) The laboratory must establish and follow written policies and procedures for an ongoing mechanism to monitor, assess and, when indicated, correct problems identified in the postanalytic systems specified in § 493.1291 .(b) The postanalytic systems quality assessment must include a review of the effectiveness of corrective actions taken to resolve problems, revision of policies and procedures necessary to prevent recurrence of problems, and discussion of postanalytic systems quality assessment reviews with appropriate staff.(c) The laboratory must document all postanalytic systems quality assessment activities.68 FR 3703, Jan. 24, 2003; 68 FR 50724, Aug. 22, 2003