At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. List the agencies involved in CLIA and Proficiency Testing.
2. Define what Proficiency Testing is and when it should be performed.
3. List what you need to know about Proficiency Testing enrollment.
4. Discuss the importance of Proficiency Testing and the need for test result privacy.
5. Discuss what happens when your lab receives unsuccessful or failing PT results.
6. Recall the list of Non-Waived analytes that require Proficiency Testing.