42 CFR §493.1283
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- (a)The laboratory must maintain an information or record system that includes the following:
- (1)The positive identification of the specimen.
- (2)The date and time of specimen receipt into the laboratory.
- (3)The condition and disposition of specimens that do not meet the laboratory's criteria for specimen acceptability.
- (4)The records and dates of all specimen testing, including the identity of the personnel who performed the test(s).
- (b)Records of patient testing including, if applicable, instrument printouts, must be retained.