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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 An announced CLIA recertification survey was conducted at Nancy Simons Ling MD PA on 08/06/2026. The laboratory was surveyed under 42 CFR Part 493 CLIA requirements. Standard deficiencies cited are as follows: D3011 FACILITIES CFR(s): 493.1101(d) Safety procedures must be established, accessible, and observed to ensure protection from physical, chemical, biochemical, and electrical hazards, and biohazardous materials. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and review safety data sheets (SDS), the laboratory failed to ensure protection from chemical hazards used for Histopathology testing of Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain from 06/17/2024 to 08/06/2026. Findings: 1. During a tour of the laboratory on 08/06/2026 at 10:25 AM, no fume hood was observed to provide protection from respiratory chemical hazards of the reagents used for H & E testing. 2. The SDS sheets for Eosin Solution, Reagent Alcohol 100%, and Reagent Alcohol 95%, all included hazard statements regarding inhalation precautions. 3. The Laboratory Policy Manual last approved by the Laboratory Director 08/25/2025 included a document titled OSHA with a list of Personal Protective/Safety Equipment within the laboratory-item #6-Fume Hood. 4. The Testing Person B confirmed on 08/06/2026 at 10:25 AM there was no hood or any other method to ensure respiratory protection from chemical hazards used for H & E staining. 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 --