A blood collector performing a test on a standardized sample received from a monitoring agency is performing:

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Proficiency testing involves testing standardized samples received from a monitoring agency to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results. This is different from quality control, which involves testing known samples alongside patient samples to ensure accuracy within the lab's own processes, and waived testing, which refers to simple laboratory tests that have been approved by regulatory authorities for use outside of traditional laboratory settings. Documentation is also important for tracking and record-keeping, but it is not a specific type of testing.

A Blood Collector Performing a Test on a Standardized Sample