Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 The recertification survey was performed on 05/24/2024. The laboratory was found in compliance with a standard-level deficiency cited. The finding was reviewed with the laboratory director, office manager, and laboratory technician at the conclusion of the survey. D5417 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(d) Reagents, solutions, culture media, control materials, calibration materials, and other supplies must not be used when they have exceeded their expiration date, have deteriorated, or are of substandard quality. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview with the laboratory manager, the laboratory failed to ensure an expired material was not available for use. Findings include: (1) Observation of the laboratory on 05/24/2024 at 09:45 am, identified one bottle of Polarstat Plus - Red Frozen Embedding Medium - lot #088368 with an expiration date of 10/31/2021; (2) Interview with the laboratory manager on 05/24/2024 at 09:47 am confirmed the expired material was available for use. 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 --