42 C.F.R. § 493.1240

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 493.1240 - Condition: Preanalytic systems

Each laboratory that performs nonwaived testing must meet the applicable preanalytic system(s) requirements in §§ 493.1241 and 493.1242 , unless HHS approves a procedure, specified in Appendix C of the State Operations Manual (CMS Pub. 7 ), that provides equivalent quality testing. The laboratory must monitor and evaluate the overall quality of the preanalytic systems and correct identified problems as specified in § 493.1249 for each specialty and subspecialty of testing performed.

42 C.F.R. §493.1240