Section Env-C 307.05 - Initial and Continued Accreditation PT Samples(a) A laboratory that seeks accreditation for a field of accreditation for which it has not been previously accredited shall:(1) Successfully complete 2 PT studies for each requested field of accreditation out of the most recent 3 rounds attempted within the 18 months preceding the application; and(2) Maintain a PT study history for initial accreditation in accordance with Volume 1, Module 1 of the TNI standards during the application and accreditation process.(b) In order to maintain accreditation, an accredited laboratory shall maintain a history of at least 2 successful PT studies out of the most recent 3 PT studies attempted.(c) A laboratory may withdraw from a PT study for one or more analytes or for the entire study if the laboratory notifies both the PT provider and the primary accreditation body before the closing date of the PT study.(d) Withdrawal from a PT study shall not exempt the laboratory from participating in the semiannual schedule required by Env-C 307.01(e).(e) Failure to meet the PT requirements shall result in a suspension of accreditation of the affected fields of accreditation following the procedures established in Env-C 311.02.(f) Failure to take the appropriate corrective action to address suspended accreditation due to PT failures shall result in a revocation of the affected fields of accreditation following the procedures established in Env-C 311.03.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-C 307.05
#7126, eff 10-29-99; ss by 9009, INTERIM, eff 10-29-07, EXPIRES: 4-26-08; ss by #9134, eff 4-19-08
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 2, Filed January 12, 2017, Proposed by #12065, Effective 1/1/2017, Expires 1/1/2027.Amended by Volume XLI Number 49, Filed December 9, 2021, Proposed by #13291, Effective 11/23/2021, Expires 11/23/2031