Section 216-RICR-60-05-6.13 - Procedure ManualA. Each analytical laboratory must have available, always, in the immediate working areas of personnel engaged in conducting analytical laboratory sample collection, sample accessioning and testing, a procedure manual which includes a detailed compilation of all automated and manual methods and procedures for sample collection, chain-of-custody, and analytical testing which is performed by the laboratory and for which it is licensed. Such manuals must: 1. Be written in a uniformly consistent format;2. Specify the approved method employed;3. Describe the quality control activities pertinent to the method;4. Contain information concerning preparation and storage of media, reagents, control and calibration procedures and pertinent literature references;5. Describe the laboratory's technical procedures for the collection, transporting, processing and examination of samples;6. For tests, which are normally performed on automated test equipment, provide for alternate methods or for storage of test samples, in the event the automated equipment becomes inoperable; and,7. Be approved, signed, and dated by the current laboratory supervisor/director and the QA Officer. Changes in procedures must be approved, signed, and dated by the current supervisor/director and QA Officer.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-60-05-6.13
Amended effective 12/7/2023