FAQs

Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing (CAMLAB)

Status Definitions

Leadership


Leadership

Annual Requirements in New StandardsRevisedFeb 15, 2005

Management of the Laboratory Environment


Planning and Implementation Activities

Eyewashes - Frequency of FlushingEffectiveJun 09, 2004
Blood Warmers - Alarm Check DocumentationEffectiveSep 29, 2004
Reagents Stored With Medications Or SpecimensEffectiveJan 18, 2005
Breathalyzers, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems, Pulse Oximeters & Transcutaneous BilirubinometersRevisedApr 01, 2005
Undersink StorageEffectiveApr 26, 2005
Staff Only RefrigeratorsEffectiveFeb 09, 2001
"Paper Patient" DrillsEffectiveNov 07, 2000
Management Plans in Business OccupanciesRevisedApr 01, 2005
Hazardous MaterialEffectiveOct 31, 2000
Emergency ManagementRevisedApr 01, 2005
EC Management Plans in Several SettingsEffectiveFeb 09, 2001

Management of Human Resources


Assessing Competence

Physician Competency For Waived & P.P.M.P. TestingUpdatedJan 10, 2007
Color-Blind TestingEffectiveMay 29, 2003

Orientation Training Education

Primary Source Verification of Education for Licensed Independent PractionersEffectiveJan 04, 2008

Planning

Credentialing Non-Medical Staff Member Licensed Independent Practitioners Who Order tests and Treatments from a Joint Commission Accredited OrganizationRevisedJun 23, 2006
Human Resource Standards Applicability to Contracted and Volunteer PersonnelUpdatedApr 01, 2005
P.P.M.P. Testing Personnel RequirementsEffectiveJul 31, 2003
Primary Source VerificationEffectiveApr 01, 2005

Management of Information


Lab Specific Information

Record Retention - Instrument PrintoutsEffectiveMay 29, 2003
Laboratory Reports - Testing Facility Name & AddressEffectiveMay 28, 2004
Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical RecordEffectiveJan 07, 2005
One LIP Signing for AnotherEffectiveFeb 14, 2002
Authentication Using A Single DocumentRevisedApr 01, 2005

Planning

Laboratory Report Requirements In The Medical RecordNewJul 18, 2008
Acceptable Abbreviation ListRevisedApr 01, 2005

Quality Control


Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, and Mycology

Bacterial Id Systems - Use Of One Organism For Quality ControlEffectiveMay 16, 2003

Blood Transfusion Services

Retention Of Blood Bank Crossmatch SamplesEffectiveMay 02, 2005

Clinical Microscopy

Urinalysis Macroscopic - Use Of Water Or Saline As A Negative ControlEffectiveJul 22, 2003

Hematology and Coagulation

Q.C. For Hematology Analyzers With Two Sample ModesEffectiveMay 23, 2005

Histopathology

Submission Of Tissue To PathologyRevisedApr 01, 2005

Proficiency Testing

P.P.M.P. & Proficiency TestingEffectiveJul 31, 2003

Systems

Rotating Q.C. Among StaffEffectiveFeb 22, 2005
Use Of Manufacturer Quality Control RangesEffectiveJun 14, 2004
Q.C. - 8 Hour FrequencyEffectiveNov 02, 2004
Calibration In Lieu Of Calibration VerificationEffectiveJul 06, 2004

Tissue Storage and Issuance

Applicability of the Tissue Storage & Issuance StandardsEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Autologous Bone FlapsEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Responsibility & OversightEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Tissue Source Facilities - Verification of Licensing & RegistrationEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Temperature Recording, Monitoring, Alarms and Back-Up StorageEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Verifying the Package upon ReceiptEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Tissue Redistribution to another Healthcare FacilityEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Traceability of RecordsEffectiveApr 06, 2007
Adverse Tissue Reaction PoliciesEffectiveApr 06, 2007

Waived Testing


Waived Testing

Waived Testing & Proficiency TestingNewAug 20, 2008
Physician Competency For Waived & P.P.M.P. TestingUpdatedJan 10, 2007
Waived Testing LogsRevisedApr 01, 2005
Screening Vs. DefinitiveRevisedApr 01, 2005
Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical RecordEffectiveJan 07, 2005
Professional Vs. Home Use Tests (Glucose Meters, Etc.)EffectiveOct 12, 2004
Color-Blind TestingEffectiveMay 29, 2003