Approved
consistent with changes described in CDC memo of 2-6-01.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
800
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425
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The proposed information collection
will use a self-administered survey to provide an assessment of
coagulation laboratory practices, such as what and how laboratory
tests are ordered, how test results are reported and, and what
quality assurance measures are used. The information is required to
define the state of testing practices in a random sample of 800 US
hospital laboratories for selected coagulation analytes. The
objective of this survey is to collect data to assess the
variability of selected analytical and non-analytical variables
used for certain coagulation tests.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.