Main Body
Parasitology Proficiency Testing Program
Parasitology PT Program
Parasitology PT Program
Grading
Grading criteria established by CLIA Regulations, Part 493, Subpart I, Section 493.917. These regulations state that 80% or more of participating laboratories or referee laboratories must identify the parasite for it to be correct. Similarly, less than 20% of the participating laboratories or referees finding parasites or ova is an incorrect response. Organisms reported by 20-80% of the laboratories or referees are "Unauthenticated", and are not considered for grading.
Each sample has a maximum value of 20 points. Credit is
given according to the formula:
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Number of correct responses by lab
# Correct Parasites Present + # Lab's Incorrect
Answers
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X 100 |