Proficiency Testing/EQA / General Chemistry and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring / General Chemistry and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Help Please log in to determine if you are eligible to purchase PT Programs. CHEMISTRY-LIMITED , WAIVED - LCW Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Analyte Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments Cholesterol 3 Two shipments per year Glucose 3 HDL cholesterol 3 LDL cholesterol 3 Triglycerides 3 Program Information Three 3.0‑mL liquid serum specimens For use with waived methods such as the Cholestech LDX® and Roche Accu‑Chek® Instant Plus The glucose specimens are not appropriate for use on other whole blood glucose meters Shipping Schedule Shipment A: February 27 Shipment B: October 9 Guest Log in/Register