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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2005 ENROLLMENT CFR(s): 493.801(a)(4) Authorize the proficiency testing program to release to HHS all data required to-- (i) Determine the laboratory's compliance with this subpart; and (ii) Make PT results available to the public as required in section 353(f)(3)(F) of the Public Health Service Act. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor review of Certification and Surveyor Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) records and American Proficiency Institute (API) forms, and interview with the general supervisor, the laboratory did not report proficiency test results to Health and Human Services (HHS) for the core chemistry regulated analytes in 2020 and 2021. Findings include: 1. Review of the CASPER report 0155D (Individualized Laboratory Profile) for the laboratory on October 31, 2021 shows no proficiency testing data available for review for the following analytes: Albumin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, calcium, chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, magnesium, potassium, sodium, total protein, urea nitrogen and uric acid. 2. Review of the API "CMS Reporting Selections" form showed "DO NOT SEND SCORE" for the core chemistry regulated analytes. 3. Interview with the general supervisor, at 9:30 AM, confirmed the laboratory did not report proficiency test results to HHS for the core chemistry regulated analytes in 2020 and 2021. 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 --