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ELISA Certification Status Classifications
Determination of Certification Status
The auditor, after review of all applicable materials, will be responsible for
determining the certification status of each service provider. Further, the
auditor is responsible for identifying both the conditions or deficiencies to
be addressed and the time frame for action so that the provider can achieve
full certification.
Conditional
A “conditional” certification status may be assigned to both new and existing
service providers. A new service provider may be assigned conditional status if
the auditor believes that the provider has demonstrated competency to perform
necessary procedures meeting CDCB guidelines, but has not undergone a full
on-site audit. An existing provisional provider may be assigned conditional
status if the auditor believes that the provider has met all conditions or
deficiencies outlined as part of a previous audit, but has not undergone a
subsequent audit.
Provisional
A previously certified provider that fails to meet one or more aspects of the
CDCB guidelines will be deemed as “provisional.” Upon further action and review
by the auditor, the provider may be:
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restored to full certification,
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designated conditional until an audit is conducted,
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designated provisional for an addition period of review, or
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decertified.
Certified
A “certified” provider is one that meets or exceeds the CDCB guidelines for its
service area.
Decertified
A provider that fails to meet the CDCB guidelines, even after a period of
provisional certification and review, will be “decertified” by the auditor. A
decertified provider will not be allowed to submit data to the Genetic
Evaluation Program.
In Review
A provider may be listed as 'in review' on the website. This is not an official
certification status, but simply a temporary designation used while the audit is
being conducted and data evaluated. During this review period, the auditor may
request addition documentation from the provider. The length of the review process
is not an indicator of certification status and should not be construed as such.
Application Only
A provider may also be listed as 'application only' on the website. This is not an official
certification status, but rather information regarding a new service provider that has
applied for certification with Quality Certification Services Inc. The CDCB Auditing
Guidelines outline a procedure for new entrants, and upon meeting those requirements
and/or initial audits, Quality Certification Services Inc. will designate the appropriate
status for each new entrant.
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