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VIRTUAL GRAM STAIN BASIC COMPETENCY - VGS1
VGS1
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 basic
3
Two shipments per year
Additional Information
Virtual Gram Stain Basic Competency (VGS1) is for general and new laboratory technologists/technicians. Participants will assess the quality of specimens and stains and will report artifacts and detailed gram‑positive and gram‑negative morphology. Challenges will include specimens such as CSF, body fluids and, positive blood cultures.
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