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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5413 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(b) The laboratory must define criteria for those conditions that are essential for proper storage of reagents and specimens, accurate and reliable test system operation, and test result reporting. The criteria must be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions, if provided. These conditions must be monitored and documented and, if applicable, include the following: (1) Water quality. (2) Temperature. (3) Humidity. (4) Protection of equipment and instruments from fluctuations and interruptions in electrical current that adversely affect patient test results and test reports. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on record review and interview with the Mohs Technician, the laboratory failed to document cryostat operating temperatures, room temperature, and humidity for 1 (patient #1 tested on 12/20/17) of 13 patient testing days reviewed. Findings include: 1. A patient chart audit revealed patient #1 had Mohs Micrographic Surgery performed on 12/20/17. 2. A record review of the "Master Log for Thermometer" room temperature and humidity log revealed a lack of documentation of room temperature and humidity on 12/20/17. 3. A record review of the "Cryostat Temperature Check Log" revealed a lack of documentation of cryostat operating temperatures for 12/20/17. 4. An interview on 10/30/19 at 1:35 pm with the Mohs Technician confirmed cryostat operating temperatures, room temperature, and humidity was not recorded on 12/20/17 when patient testing was performed. D5433 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS CFR(s): 493.1254(b)(1) For equipment, instruments, or test systems developed in-house, commercially available and modified by the laboratory, or maintenance and function check protocols are not provided by the manufacturer, the laboratory must establish a 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 -- maintenance protocol that ensures equipment, instrument, and test system performance that is necessary for accurate and reliable test results and test result reporting. The laboratory must perform and document the maintenance activities specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on record review and interview with the Mohs Technician, the laboratory failed to document maintenance activities for 1 (patient #1) of 13 patient testing days reviewed. Findings include: 1. A patient chart audit revealed patient #1 had Mohs micrographic surgery performed on 12/20/17. 2. A record review of the "Routine Maintenance" log revealed the daily maintenance includes "changing reagents /solutions" and "clean dishes, stainer case and covers." 3. A record review of the "Routine Maintenance" log revealed a lack of documentation of daily maintenance on 12/20/17. 4. An interview on 10/30/19 at 1:35 pm with the Mohs Technician confirmed documentation of daily maintenance was not available. D5781