CLIA Laboratory Citation Details
05D2245218
Survey Type: Standard
Survey Event ID: B83S11
Deficiency Tags: D2087 D2098 D2121 D2089 D2100 D6090
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(a) (a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory failed to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for Routine Chemistry for each analyte in 2025. The findings included: 1.The laboratory enrolled in the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing program for routine chemistry testing using Beckman Coulter AU400 analyzer. According to the API evaluation, the laboratory attained the following unsatisfactory scores: Q1- 2025: CO2= 0% Q2- 2025: Creatinine= 60% Q3- 2025: Alkaline Phosphatase= 0% Q3- 2025: Glucose = 0% Q3- 2025: Iron = 20% Q3- 2025: Magnesium =0% Q3- 2025: Triglycerides =0% 2. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Technical Supervisor affirmed that the laboratory received the above unsatisfactory proficiency scores. 3. The laboratory's testing declaration form, signed by the owner on November 17, 2025, stated that the laboratory performed approximately 500 routine chemistry tests annually. Thus, the accuracy and reliability of patient test reports cannot be determined. D2089 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(c) (c) Failure to participate in a testing event is unsatisfactory performance and results in a score of 0 for the testing event. Consideration may be given to those laboratories failing to participate in a testing event only if-- (1) Patient testing was suspended Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 4 -- during the time frame allotted for testing and reporting proficiency testing results; (2) The laboratory notifies the inspecting agency and the proficiency testing program within the time frame for submitting proficiency testing results of the suspension of patient testing and the circumstances associated with failure to perform tests on proficiency testing samples; and (3) The laboratory participated in the previous two proficiency testing events. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory failed to participate in the second testing event of 2024 for the specialty of routine chemistry. The findings included: 1.The laboratory enrolled in the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing program for routine chemistry testing using Beckman Coulter AU400 analyzer. According to the API evaluation, the laboratory attained scores of 0 % in routine chemistry in the second testing event of 2024. 2. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Technical Supervisor affirmed that the laboratory did not participate in a testing event and received the above unsatisfactory proficiency scores. D2098 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(a) (a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory failed to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for specialty of Endocrinology for each analyte in 2025. The findings included: 1.The laboratory enrolled in the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing program for endocrinology testing using Beckman Access 2 analyzer. According to the API evaluation, the laboratory attained the following unsatisfactory scores: Q3- 2025: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) = 0% Q3- 2025: Prolactin =40% 2. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Technical Supervisor affirmed that the laboratory received the above unsatisfactory proficiency scores. 3. The laboratory's testing declaration form, signed by the owner on November 17, 2025, stated that the laboratory performed approximately 250 endocrinology tests annually. Thus, the accuracy and reliability of patient test reports cannot be determined. D2100 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(c) (c) Failure to participate in a testing event is unsatisfactory performance and results in a score of 0 for the testing event. Consideration may be given to those laboratories failing to participate in a testing event only if-- (1) Patient testing was suspended during the time frame allotted for testing and reporting proficiency testing results; (2) The laboratory notifies the inspecting agency and the proficiency testing program within the time frame for submitting proficiency testing results of the suspension of -- 2 of 4 -- patient testing and the circumstances associated with failure to perform tests on proficiency testing samples; and (3) The laboratory participated in the previous two proficiency testing events. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory failed to participate in the second testing event of 2024 for the specialty of endocrinology. The findings included: 1.The laboratory enrolled in the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing program for endocrinology testing using Beckman Access 2 analyzer. According to the API evaluation, the laboratory attained scores of 0 % in endocrinology in the second testing event of 2024. 2. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Technical Supervisor affirmed that the laboratory did not participate in a testing event and received the above unsatisfactory proficiency scores. D2121 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.851(a) (a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory failed to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for Hematology for each analyte in 2024 and 2025. The findings included: 1.The laboratory enrolled in the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing program for hematology testing using Horiba ABX Pentra 80 XL80. According to the API evaluation, the laboratory attained the following unsatisfactory scores: Q1- 2024: MCH = 20% Q2- 2025: White Cell count (WBC)= 60% Q2- 2025: Monocytes: 40% 2. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Technical Supervisor affirmed that the laboratory received the above unsatisfactory proficiency scores. 3. The laboratory's testing declaration form, signed by the owner on November 17, 2025, stated that the laboratory performed approximately 500 hematology tests annually. Thus, the accuracy and reliability of patient test reports cannot be determined. D6090 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1445(e)(4)(ii) (e)(4)(ii) The results are returned within the timeframes established by the proficiency testing program; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the American Proficiency Institute (API) proficiency testing records, and interview with the Technical Supervisor (TS) on November 17, 2025, it was determined that the laboratory director failed to ensure proficiency testing results for routine chemistry and endocrinology during the second test event of 2024 were -- 3 of 4 -- returned within the timeframe set by the proficiency testing program. See D2089, D2100, -- 4 of 4 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: FBVM11
Deficiency Tags: D2016 D2107 D6016 D0000 D2096 D6000
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review survey as performed on 07/15/2025, the laboratory was found not in compliance with the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful American Proficiency Institute participation; and 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D and American Proficiency Institute (API) records (2024-2, 2025- 1, and 2025-2), the laboratory failed to successfully participate in a proficiency testing Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- 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 analytes Cholesterol, HDL and Free Thyroxine resulting in unsuccessful performances. See D2096 and D2107. 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and API - American Proficiency Institute (API) report, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performances for three events (2024-2, 2025-1, and 2025-2) for the analyte Cholesterol, HDL. Findings include: Cholesterol, HDL 0% - 2024 second test event; Cholesterol, HDL 20% - 2025 first test event; Cholesterol, HDL 40% - 2025 second test event; A review of the 2024 & 2025 scores from American Proficiency Institute (API) confirmed the above findings. D2107 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and API - American Proficiency Institute (API) report, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performances for three events (2024-2, 2025-1, and 2025-2) for the analyte Free Thyroxine. Findings include: Free Thyroxine 0% - 2024 second test event; Free Thyroxine 60% - 2025 first test event; Free Thyroxine 60% - 2025 second test event; A review of the 2024 & 2025 scores from American Proficiency Institute (API) confirmed the above findings. 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 the CASPER 0155D report and -- 2 of 3 -- American Proficiency Institute records for 2024-2, 2025-1, and 2025-2 events, the laboratory director failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. 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 the CASPER 0155D report and American Proficiency Institute records for 2024-2, 2025-1, and 2025-2 events, the laboratory director failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS proficiency testing program. Refer to D2096 and D2107. -- 3 of 3 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: Y6BH11
Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2096 D6000 D2016 D2107 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review survey as performed on 3/25/2025, the laboratory was found not in compliance with the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful [proficiency testing] participation; and D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratories performing moderate complexity testing. 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D and American Proficiency Institute (API) records (2024-2, 2024- 3, and 2025-1), the laboratory failed to successfully participate in a proficiency testing Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- 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 Free TY and Cholesterol, HDL resulting in unsuccessful performances. See D2096 & D2107. 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and API - American Proficiency Institute (API) report, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance for two out of three consecutive events (2024-2, and 2025-1) for the analyte Cholesterol, HDL. The finding include: 1. Cholesterol, HDL 0% - 2024 second testing event; Cholesterol, HDL 20% - 2025 first testing event; A review of the 2024 & 2025 scores from American Proficiency Institute (API) confirmed the above findings. D2107 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and American Proficiency Institute (API) report, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance for three consecutive events (2024-2 and 2025-1) for the analyte Free TY: The finding include: 1. 2024 second testing event - Free TY 0% 2024 third testing event - Free TY 60%. A review of the 2024 scores from American Proficiency Institute (API) confirmed the above findings. 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 the CASPER 0155D report and API records for 2024 events, the laboratory director failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D6016. -- 2 of 3 -- 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 the CASPER 0155D report and API records for 2024-2 and 2024-3 events, the laboratory director failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS proficiency testing program. Refer to D2107.. -- 3 of 3 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: N8P411
Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2107 D6016 D2016 D6000
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review survey was performed on 11/12/2024, the laboratory was found not in compliance with the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation [proficiency testing]; and 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D and American Proficiency Institute (API) records (2024-2 and 2024-3), the laboratory failed to successfully participate in a proficiency testing 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 -- 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 subspecialty of Endocrinology for the analyte TSH resulting in an unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2107. D2107 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(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 desk review of Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and API evaluation reports, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance for two consecutive proficiency events in 2024 for analyte Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). The finding include 1. The laboratory received the following scores: 0% on the 2024 TSH second event, 0% on the 2023 TSH third event. 2. A review of the 2024 proficiency testing scores from American Proficiency Institute confirmed the above findings. 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 the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D report American Proficiency InstituteI records for 2024-2 and 2024-3 events, the laboratory director failed to provide overall management and a direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D2107. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that 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 the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D report and API records for 2024-2 and 2024- 3 events, the laboratory director failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2107. -- 2 of 2 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: MYEF11
Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2096 D6016 D2016 D6000
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A proficiency testing desk review survey was performed on July 2, 2024, the laboratory was found not in compliance with the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES 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 review of the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) - 0155D and American Proficiency Institute (API) records (2024-1 and 2024-2), the laboratory failed to successfully participate in a proficiency testing 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 -- 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 subspecialty of Routine Chemistry for the analyte Sodium (Na) resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2096. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(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 desk review of Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) Report 0155D Individual Laboratory Profile and API evaluation reports, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance for three of three events proficiency events in 2024 for analyte Sodium (Na). The finding include 1. The laboratory received the following scores: 60% on the 2024 Na first event 0% on the 2024 Na second event 2. A review of the 2024 proficiency Testing scores from American Proficiency Institute confirmed the above findings. 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 the CASPER 155 report API records for 2024-1 and 2024-2 events, the laboratory director failed to provide overall management and a direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that 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 155 report API records for 2024-1 and 2024-2 events, the laboratory director failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2096. -- 2 of 2 --
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