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URINE CHEMISTRY-GENERAL, VALIDATED MAT'L - UVM
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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
Amylase 3 Two shipments per year
Calcium 3
Chloride 3
Creatinine 3
Glucose 3
Magnesium 3
Nitrogen, total 3
Osmolality 3
Phosphorus 3
Potassium 3
Protein, total 3
Sodium 3
Urea nitrogen 3
Uric acid 3
Urine albumin (quantitative) 3
Urine albumin:creatinine ratio 3

Improve the reliability of your patient results with CAP Survey Validated Materials

Use the same material that is sent in the Surveys program to:

  • Identify and troubleshoot instrument / method problems.
  • Correlate results with other laboratories or instruments.
  • Document correlation of problems identified in Surveys.
  • Utilize material with confirmed results as an alternative external quality control.
  • Identify potential proficiency testing failures.
Each laboratory receives a Survey Participant Summary, which includes readily available results.


Program Information

  • Six 15.0‑mL urine specimens
  • One mailing per year will include an additional specimen for uric acid testing.

Shipping Schedule

  • Shipment A: February 26
  • Shipment B: July 8




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