Analytes/procedures in
bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
All laboratories subject to US Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations:
Proficiency testing (PT) challenges must NOT be referred to another laboratory for any portion of NGS testing, even if this is how patient testing is routinely performed. For PT challenges, any referral is strictly prohibited by CMS.
Additional Information
- Laboratories will have the ability to analyze up to 200 preselected chromosomal intervals in hg19 (GRCh37) and hg38 (GRCh38) coordinates within various genes; for the full list of genes in this program, click here.
Program Information
- One 10.0‑µg extracted DNA specimen; one educational variant interpretation image/dry challenge
- Methods-based challenge for germline variants for laboratories using gene panels, exome, and genome sequencing
Shipping Schedule
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Shipment A: February 26
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Shipment B: September 9