Accreditation

AMS is a fully accredited and certified laboratory, licensed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the provisions of the clinical Laboratory Amendments of 1988. The laboratory is accredited by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

CLIA Registration #17DO985294, #17D1019093
CAP# 7172101
Medicare Provider #130400
Drugs of Abuse Certificate from KDHE

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

AMS Laboratory believes in promptly delivering accurate lab results. AMS continuously looks at systems and processes to make sure we are meeting the needs of our clients.

Internal Quality Control
Accuracy and precision of each test methodology is continuously monitored. High quality control materials with known values are run with patient samples to insure each patient run is valid. Each quality control result is reviewed by testing personnel before results are released. Rules are established for each procedure to determine if a result is valid and can be released.

Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance is performed on laboratory equipment. Maintenance records, as well as repairs, are documented. Records are also kept of reagent lot numbers.

External Quality Control
AMS Laboratory participates in external quality control programs from the College of American Pathologists and The American Proficiency Institute. Samples are periodically sent to the lab as unknowns. These samples are run routinely with patient samples and results are submitted for comparison with other participants in the programs. Results of proficiency testing surveys are reviewed by testing personnel, management, and the Medical Director.

Quality Assurance
AMS Laboratory has ongoing internal assessments designed to insure and improve quality. Quality monitoring is performed on specific analytes in addition to running quality control samples and participating in proficiency testing.
Quality assurance projects focus on a test or an area we have identified for improvement. Pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing are constantly scrutinized in search for ways to improve the delivery of lab results. Blind samples are randomly introduced into routine runs as an additional system check.

Procedure Manuals
AMS Laboratory has written procedure manuals documenting every procedure performed. The procedures are written following NCCLS guidelines and include information such as reporting limits, reference ranges, methodology, and other information related to each specific test.

Client Services
AMS Laboratory has a Client Services Department to receive phone calls. They give results, fill supply orders, and answer any questions you may have about lab tests. Client Services is familiar with every aspect of AMS Laboratory, so if they cannot answer your questions immediately, they will connect you with someone who can. A log is kept of all incoming calls, and the log is reviewed with the goal of identifying ways to improve service. Client complaints are documented and reviewed promptly so solutions can be implemented.