1. PURPOSE
1.1 To lay down the procedure for out sourcing of analysis.
2. SCOPE
2.1 This SOP covers the procedure for handling of sample to be analyzed by other units of the same organization / outside laboratory.
3. RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Quality Control (Q.C.) Personnel
4. ACCOUNTABILITY
4.1 Head Q.C.
5. PROCEDURE
5.1 In case the testing facility is not available in house, the test parameter shall be tested at an out side laboratory or in other units
5.2 Such out side laboratory shall be assessed for it’s technical capabilities once in a year as per annexure I.
5.3 On the basis of assessment, will enter into a contract with the laboratory concerned.
5.4 Sample shall be packed and labeled according to the current version of sampling SOP No. XXXXX and an entry shall be made in the out going sample register as per Annexure II.
5.5 The safe delivery of the sample shall make to the outside laboratory.
5.6 The testing laboratory should communicate the results of the test parameters by fax or courier service and evidence shall be documented.
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Out source analysis, quality control
