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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5401 PROCEDURE MANUAL CFR(s): 493.1251(a) A written procedures manual for all tests, assays, and examinations performed by the laboratory must be available to, and followed by, laboratory personnel. Textbooks may supplement but not replace the laboratory's written procedures for testing or examining specimens. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor review of the Procedure Manual (PM), and interview with the Office Manger (OM), the laboratory failed to to change their procedure for "Peer Review" for Histopathology testing from November 2022 to the date of survey. The findings include: 1) The OM stated that the Pathnostics laboratory performing the Techincal Component (TC) for histropathology testing was changed to Optrum in November 2022. 2) The PM stated that "peer review will be sent to" Pathnositics laboratory Director (LD) for review but the Laboratory is no longer using Pathnositcs. 3) The OM stated that the OM "needs to be updated to reflect the current procedure". 4) The OM confirmed on 3/22/23 at 11:30 am that the PM did not match the laboratories current procedure. 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 --