Cepheid Xpert HIV-1 qual Competency Assessment Form

This assessment form is designed to assess the level of competency of personnel performing the Xpert HIV-1 qual test on the Cepheid GeneXpert instrument. The assessment covers specimen reception, cartridge preparation, instrument operation, and result communication. It is recommended that all Operators who conduct Xpert HIV-1 qual testing should be assessed immediately after training, six (6) months after training, and then once per year thereafter.  The completed assessment form should be kept in the employee’s personnel file.