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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A recertification survey was conducted on June 11, 2020. Associates in Dermatology Inc. clinical laboratory was not in compliance with 42 CFR 493, requirements for clinical laboratories. D5413 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(b) The laboratory must define criteria for those conditions that are essential for proper storage of reagents and specimens, accurate and reliable test system operation, and test result reporting. The criteria must be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions, if provided. These conditions must be monitored and documented and, if applicable, include the following: (1) Water quality. (2) Temperature. (3) Humidity. (4) Protection of equipment and instruments from fluctuations and interruptions in electrical current that adversely affect patient test results and test reports. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the laboratory failed to record the humidity of the room where testing was performed from 6/11/18 to 6/11/20. Findings: Review of the operations manual for the laboratory's Shandon Cryotome E cryostat noted that the maximum relative humidity should be 80%. A review of the laboratory's logs showed that the laboratory failed to record the humidity of the room where testing was performed. During an interview on 6/11/20 at 10:19 AM, the Operations Manager stated they did not record the humidity of the laboratory. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 1 --