Manual:
Laboratory
Chapter:
Quality System Assessment for Nonwaived Testing QSA
Topic:
Calibration - Calibration In Lieu Of Calibration Verification
Is semiannual calibration verification required if the laboratory is performing calibration at least once every six months?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
Semiannual calibration verification is not required when the laboratory performs a calibration protocol using 3 or more levels of calibration materials that include a low, mid, and high value at least once every 6 months. After calibration, quality control should be performed and documented to verify the calibration protocol was successful. Please see 'Note 1' and 'Note 2' at QSA.02.03.01 EP 3 in the Quality System Assessment chapter of the Laboratory Accreditation Manual for additional information regarding calibration verification.
Semiannual calibration verification is not required when the laboratory performs a calibration protocol using 3 or more levels of calibration materials that include a low, mid, and high value at least once every 6 months. After calibration, quality control should be performed and documented to verify the calibration protocol was successful. Please see 'Note 1' and 'Note 2' at QSA.02.03.01 EP 3 in the Quality System Assessment chapter of the Laboratory Accreditation Manual for additional information regarding calibration verification.
Last updated on November 01, 2021
First Published Date: April 11, 2016