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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Noted deficiencies and plans of correction were discussed with the laboratory representative(s) at the exit conference. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable Conditions in the CLIA program, and recertification is recommended. D5601 HISTOPATHOLOGY CFR(s): 493.1273(a)(f) (a) As specified in 493.1256(e)(3), fluorescent and immunohistochemical stains must be checked for positive and negative reactivity each time of use. For all other differential or special stains, a control slide of known reactivity must be stained with each patient slide or group of patient slides. Reactions of the control slide with each special stain must be documented. (f) The laboratory must document all control procedures performed, as specified in this section. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of the laboratory's H&E staining records for frozen sections from March 13, 2023 to August 22, 2023, and staff interview it was determined the laboratory failed to have documentation of the evaluation of stain quality for acceptability for 57 of 57 test days. The findings include: 1. A review of the laboratory's frozen section H&E staining records from March 13, 2023 to August 22, 2023 revealed the laboratory performed staining on 57 days on a total of 104 patients. 2. The laboratory was asked to provide documentation of the evaluation of stain quality for each day frozen sections were stained. No documentation was provided. 3. An interview with the lab tech on 08/23/2023 at 0950 hours in the laboratory revealed the facility did not evaluate stain quality for frozen sections. This confirmed the findings. 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 --