Applicability

DOE-STD-1112-98

A performance testing laboratory determines whether a contractor meets the test criteria. Members of a

team of experts in radiobioassay conduct on-site assessments. The development of the testing criteria and

the program requirements found in ANSI N13.30 are based on many years of performance testing of

radiobioassay laboratories, and have been developed to improve the quality of radiobioassay measurements

without causing undue disruption of existing satisfactory programs. This technical standard has

assessment criteria which have been found by pilot testing programs to be consistent with the current

capabilities of most radiobioassay laboratories. However, the criteria for passing will be reevaluated as the

program evolves and improved radiobioassay capabilities become available.

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APPLICABILITY

The DOELAP for Radiobioassay applies to the technical and administrative aspects of radiobioassay

monitoring programs, as required in 10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection and recommended in

DOE G 441.3-1, Implementation Guide for use with Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 835,

Occupational Radiation Protection, Internal Dosimetry Program at DOE/DOE contractor facilities,

and to the documentation of those technical aspects. During the DOELAP accreditation process for

radiobioassay:

a performance testing laboratory evaluates the technical performance of the radiobioassay

service laboratory by providing testing unknowns to be measured and reported; and

an on-site assessment team evaluates technical adequacy, program documentation, and quality

assurance systems of the radiobioassay program(s).

Biokinetic models and internal dosimetry evaluation protocols used to determine radioactive material intake

and internal dose are not included in the scope of the accreditation program. The program scope does not

forbid a facility from providing additional radiobioassay services, nor does it preclude a facility from

operating research programs to improve radiobioassay services. Each service laboratory shall have the

option of being tested and evaluated for an entire category of radiobioassay or for a specific radionuclide

within a category. If a specific radionuclide is chosen, evaluation of test results shall be for that

radionuclide only. Every three years, each DOE radiobioassay program shall maintain its accreditation by

demonstrating compliance with the DOELAP criteria as required in 10 CFR 835.