Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 51. FORENSIC LABORATORIES |
Chapter 10.51.05. Quality Assurance |
Sec. 10.51.05.14. Subcontractors
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A licensee shall:
A. Maintain a list of all subcontractors to which forensic analyses are referred;
B. Be responsible for the subcontractors forensic analysis or examination;
C. Ensure that forensic analysis results from the subcontractor are written or in a secured electronic form;
D. Ensure that if alternative methods are used, the customer is notified before performing the examination or analysis;
E. Establish and use appropriate review procedures to ensure the integrity of:
(1) Outsourced samples; and
(2) Data received from the subcontractor; and
F. Establish and use appropriate review procedures to verify compliance with applicable State regulations.