A quality assurance measure used to monitor performance and identify areas in which improvement may be needed. Proficiency tests may be classified as: An internal proficiency test, which is produced by the agency undergoing the test. An external proficiency test, which may be open or blind, obtained from an approved proficiency test provider. (QA Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories)
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