Re: Bioassay Certification Requirements/Guidance

[Charles Potter <capotte@sandia.gov>]

     At this time, DOE is finalizing DOELAP for internal dosimetry.  This 
     will certify the DOE laboratory's sample analysis program, with 
     contractor laboratory if appropriate (like external DOELAP).  The 
     first DOELAP audit is set for August and the requirement for each 
     facility to be accredited will probably be in the revision to 
     10CFR835.
     
     Gus Potter
     Sandia National Laboratories
     CAPOTTE@sandia.gov
     (505) 844-2750


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Subject: Bioassay Certification Requirements/Guidance
Author:  Amradinc@aol.com at hubsmtp
Date:    7/8/97 7:49 AM


Hello Radsafers:
     
I am hoping that someone can help me with the following:
     
1.  Does anyone know what certifications are required to perform the analysis 
of in vitro bioassays for the determination of internal dose?  What 
organization(s) issue these certifications (if any)?
     
2.  Other than Regulatory Guide 8.9, are there any guidance documents issued 
concerning bioassay analysis from the NRC/DOE?  (I know DOE is considering a 
certification program in its revision to 10CFR835)
     
3.  What companies currently provide these services commercially and what is 
the approximate turnaround time?
     
I would appreciate any help anyone can provide.  Unless it would benefit 
Radsafe, please email me or call me directly.
     
Thank you,
     
Mitchell Davis, RRPT
American Radiation Services, Inc.
amradinc@aol.com
800-401-4277