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Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program

CLEP

Electronic Proficiency Testing Reporting System

The Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program has developed the Electronic Proficiency Testing Reporting System (EPTRS) to allow laboratories to report proficiency testing results to CLEP, and for laboratories to receive scored evaluation reports, in a secure and reliable manner over the Internet using common web browsers.

View EPTRS Capabilities! - September 7, 2006

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Proficiency Testing Program Update - June 19, 2006

An updated EPTRS will be made available for evaluation to all laboratories starting in September 2006. With your help and comments, the design will be finalized and we anticipate that your participation in this system will become mandatory by May 2007.

EPTRS offers users many advantages over existing paper-based processes, including:

  • Persistent Data - The system stores information such as the analytes tested and the corresponding instrument, reagent and methods utilized. This is automatically displayed during subsequent events, eliminating redundant data entry.
  • Result Validation - User entries are validated for inappropriate and incomplete submissions at every step, eliminating event failures for minor errors such as missing entries, incorrect units or decimal places.
  • Delegating Submission - The laboratory director or responsible assistant director may delegate the electronic submission of PT results.
  • Documented Delivery - Results can be electronically transmitted up to midnight of the due date and are time-stamped, offering users additional time to complete proficiency test challenges and eliminating the risk of missing a postmark deadline.
  • Scored Evaluation Reports - Evaluation reports will be posted on-line and available for your review immediately after grading by the Department.
  • Participation History - Users will have access to archived proficiency test results and evaluation reports. This on-line archive will help users meet their obligations for the retention of proficiency testing records.

Proficiency Testing Program Update letters mailed to laboratories - June 19, 2006:

[HELP with PDF files.] Requests for the document in an alternate format can be requested by sending an e-mail note to CLEP@health.state.ny.us.

How to access EPTRS

EPTRS is a utility on the NYS Health Provider Network (HPN), a system designed for secure transmission to the Department of Health. Therefore, to use this system, your laboratory must first be enrolled in the HPN. Contact Adam Nagy, PhD at (518) 402-2975 or by email at clepeptrs@health.state.ny.us