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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review was completed on April 20, 2026. At the time of the review, the laboratory was not in compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 CFR 493.1 through 42 CFR 493.1780. The following condition deficiencies were cited: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation [proficiency testing] D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratories performing moderate complexity testing; laboratory director D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on a desk review of proficiency testing (PT) records from the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) 0155 report and American 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 -- Proficiency Institute (API) 2025 & 2026 proficiency testing records, the laboratory did not successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by HHS, for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. The laboratory failed to successfully participate in the analyte of Creatinine. Refer to D2096. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) (f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a proficiency testing desk review of CASPER 0155 report and American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing 2025 event 2 and 2026 event 1 records, the laboratory failed to achieve an overall satisfactory performance (80% or better) for the same analyte in two of three consecutive testing events in the analyte Creatinine. Findings are: 1. Review of the CASPER 0155 report revealed the following results: Creatinine 2025 Event 2: The laboratory received an unsatisfactory score of 60%. Creatinine 2026 Event 1: The laboratory received an unsatisfactory score of 0%. 2. A review of 2025 & 2026 API proficiency testing records confirmed the laboratory received the above results. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on a proficiency testing desk review of CASPER 0155 report and American Proficiency Institute 2025 & 2026 records, the laboratory director failed to manage successful proficiency testing participation. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) (e)(4)(i) The proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a proficiency testing desk review of CASPER 0155 report and American Proficiency Intitute 2025 & 2026 records, the laboratory director failed to manage successful proficiency testing participation. Refer to D2096. -- 2 of 2 --