Commonwealth Diagnostics International, Inc

CLIA Laboratory Citation Details

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Unique D-Tags
CMS Certification Number 22D2137150
Address 4 Technology Way, Salem, MA, 01970
City Salem
State MA
Zip Code01970
Phone(888) 258-5966

Citation History (1 survey)

Survey - October 25, 2019

Survey Type: Standard

Survey Event ID: VDHZ11

Deficiency Tags: D0000 D5401 D0000 D5401

Summary:

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A CLIA recertification survey was conducted for the Commonwealth Diagnostics International, Inc. laboratory pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 and CLIA regulations at 42 CFR 493. . D5401 PROCEDURE MANUAL CFR(s): 493.1251(a) A written procedures manual for all tests, assays, and examinations performed by the laboratory must be available to, and followed by, laboratory personnel. Textbooks may supplement but not replace the laboratory's written procedures for testing or examining specimens. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the laboratory failed to follow policies and procedures in place for all tests, assays, and examinations performed by the laboratory as evidenced by the following: 1. The surveyor reviewed the written procedure manual on 10/25/19. Procedure MTD-120 named "Plate Reader Maintenance and Troubleshooting" stated "perform system test monthly" and "perform absorbance plate test monthly." 2. The surveyor reviewed maintenance records for the plate reader on 10/25/19. Maintenance on the plate reader was performed on 10/23/18 and on 10/23 /19. 3. The Chief Financial Officer confirmed in an interview on 10/25/19 at 9:00 AM that the laboratory failed to follow procedure MTD-120 named "Plate Reader Maintenance and Troubleshooting" and did not perform monthly maintenance on the plate reader for one year. 4. The laboratory performs 103 General Immunology tests annually. 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 --

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