NGSP News
Updated 09/12/2024
Increase in Certification Costs
Beginning with January 2025 certifications, the costs for NGSP manufacturer and laboratory certifications will be increased as follows:
Certification |
Current |
Effective Jan 2025 |
Manufacturer |
$3500 (Additional method $350) |
$4500 (Additional method $500) |
Level I Laboratory |
$5000 (Additional method $1000) |
$6500 (Additional method $1300) |
Level II Laboratory |
$3500 (Additional method $350) |
$4500 (Additional method $500) |
In addition, the cost of 40 certification samples obtained from the NGSP SRLs will increase to $780.
New CMS Rule: Impact on HbA1c PT
Effective January 1, 2025, Hemoglobin A1c will become a CLIA-regulated analyte and all U.S. HbA1c proficiency testing surveys will be required to adopt acceptable limits of +/-8%. However, labs accredited by CAP that participate in the CAP GH-5 survey will be required to show evidence of passing +/-6% and document corrective action for results outside of these limits in order to maintain their CAP accreditation.