Mycology Proficiency Testing Program (PTP)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Mycology Category consists of four subcategories: General, Yeast Only, Direct Detection and Restricted (formerly Limited)..

Proficiency Testing (PT) is available for the subcategories Mycology - General, Mycology - Yeasts Only, and Direct Detection. PT samples are mailed three times per year, each consisting of a minimum of five samples. Failure to attain an overall testing score of at least 80% is unsatisfactory performance.

Proficiency Testing is not available for the subcategory Mycology - Restricted. For those areas of laboratory medicine for which proficiency testing programs are not available, the laboratory is required to have an alternate system for verifying the reliability and accuracy of their test results at least twice a year. This can be accomplished through participation in other external proficiency testing programs or through the implementation of an internal proficiency testing program.

Guide to Program Requirements and Services (Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file). Detailed information about the proficiency testing program can be found in the For additional information or information in an alternate format please contact us. [HELP with PDF files.]

Workshops

Mycology Workshop, June 23 and 24, 2009
-- Registration Closed (PDF file size: 146K)

Related Links

• Division of Laboratory Quality Certification - The Division licenses all laboratories testing human and environmental specimens originating in New York and ensures that quality laboratory services are maintained through regular inspections, proficiency testing and availability of technical assistance, including remedial training.
• Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP)