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VIRTUAL GRAM STAIN ADVANCED COMP - VGS2
VGS2
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procedure
Challenges per Shipment
Number of Shipments
Virtual gram stain advanced
3
Two shipments per year
Additional Information
Virtual Gram Stain Advanced Competency (VGS2) is for experienced laboratory technologists/technicians and microbiologists. Participants will receive challenging images of sputum, body fluids, and other specimens to assess the quality, quantity, and typical morphology of both gram‑positive and gram‑negative organisms appropriate for the site.