Summary:
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A recertification survey was conducted on 7/29/26. Standard level deficiencies were cited. D5401 PROCEDURE MANUAL CFR(s): 493.1251(a) (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 a review of the laboratory's procedure, maintenance log, and in an interview with the consultant, the laboratory failed to ensure that cryostat temperature ranges were consistent between their written procedure and logs for 1 of 1 month. Findings included: 1. Review of the laboratory's written procedure included cryostat internal temperature defined as, "Cryostats are kept within a range of -18 to -31 degrees C." 2. Review of "Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining Maintenance Log" from 8/2026 included the following defined temperature range, "Cryostat Temp Value -24C - -30C." 3. During an interview on 7/29/26 at 11:00 am, the consultant confirmed the inconsistent cryostat temperature between the procedure and the log. D5417 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(d) (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. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 2 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on direct observation and in an interview with the Mohs technician, the laboratory failed to ensure 2 of 2 expired reagents were not available for use when processing Mohs specimens. Findings included: 1. During a tour of the laboratory on 7 /29/26 at 10:19 am, the following expired reagents were observed stored in the flammable cabinet: One gallon bottle of Epredia Clear-Rite 3 (used for prepping specimens), Lot 144586, expiration date 7/10/2026. One gallon bottle of Epredia Bluing Reagent (used for staining), Lot 144447, expiration date 7/11/2026. 2. During an interview on 7/29/26 at 10:22 am, the Mohs technician confirmed the reagents were expired. -- 2 of 2 --