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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D6134 CLINICAL CONSULTANT CFR(s): 493.1453 The laboratory must have a clinical consultant who meets the requirements of 493. 1455 of this subpart and provides clinical consultation in accordance with 493.1457 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on CMS-209 laboratory personnel report and interview with the laboratory director the laboratory failed to have the clinical consultant role filled. Refer to D6135. D6135 CLINICAL CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS CFR(s): 493.1455 The clinical consultant must be qualified to consult with and render opinions to the laboratory's clients concerning the diagnosis, treatment and management of patient care. The clinical consultant must-- (a) Be qualified as a laboratory director under 493. 1443(b)(1), (2), or (3) for the subspecialty of oral pathology, 493.1443(b)(5); or (b) Be a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State in which the laboratory is located. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on CMS-209 laboratory personnel report and interview with the laboratory director the laboratory failed to have the clinical consultant role filled. Findings are: 1. Review of the CMS-209 laboratory personnel report revealed the clinical consultant position as not filled. 2. Interview with the laboratory director on 5/15/2025 at 10:02 AM, confirmed the clinical consultant position as not filled. 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 --