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Calibration - Calibration In Lieu Of Calibration Verification

Is semiannual calibration verification required if the laboratory is performing calibration at least once every six months?  

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Semiannual calibration verification is not required when the laboratory performs a calibration protocol using 3 or more levels of calibration materials that include a low, mid, and high value at least once every 6 months. After calibration, quality control should be performed and documented to verify the calibration protocol was successful.  Please see 'Note 1' and 'Note 2' at QSA.02.03.01 EP 3 in the Quality System Assessment chapter of the Laboratory Accreditation Manual for additional information regarding calibration verification.
Manual: Laboratory
Chapter: Quality System Assessment for Nonwaived Testing QSA
First published date: April 11, 2016 This Standards FAQ was first published on this date.
This page was last updated on November 01, 2021
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