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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2015 TESTING OF PROFICIENCY TESTING SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801(b)(5)(6) (5) The laboratory must document the handling, preparation, processing, examination, and each step in the testing and reporting of results for all proficiency testing samples. The laboratory must maintain a copy of all records, including a copy of the proficiency testing program report forms used by the laboratory to record proficiency testing results including the attestation statement provided by the PT program, signed by the analyst and the laboratory director, documenting that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as patient specimens, for a minimum of two years from the date of the proficiency testing event. (6) PT is required for only the test system, assay, or examination used as the primary method for patient testing during the PT event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on record review and interview with the technical consultant, the laboratory failed to attest that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as patient specimens for one (2024 Chemistry Miscellaneous 1st Event) of four proficiency testing events reviewed. Findings include: 1. A review of the laboratory's proficiency testing records revealed 2024 Chemistry Miscellaneous 1st Event's attestation page had not been signed by the testing personnel and the laboratory director documenting that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same manner as patient specimens. 2. An interview on 10/28/24 at 12:06 pm with the technical consultant confirmed an attestation statement had not been completed for the proficiency testing event listed above. D3007 FACILITIES CFR(s): 493.1101(b) The laboratory must have appropriate and sufficient equipment, instruments, reagents, Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 9 -- materials, and supplies for the type and volume of testing it performs. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: . Based on record review and interview with the technical consultant, the laboratory failed to have an operating analyzer to perform its volume of testing for two (February 2024 to April 2024) months the EasyRA urine toxicology analyzer was not in operation. Findings include: 1. A review of 12 patient test records revealed three patients with the following turnaround timeframes for qualitative urine toxicology testing: a. Patient 7 had a specimen collected 3/12/24, was tested and reported on 4/16 /24. b. Patient 11 had a specimen collected 2/27/24, was tested and reported on 4/17 /24. c. Patient 12 had a specimen collected 2/28/24, was tested and reported on 4/17 /24. 2. An interview on 10/18/24 at 10:29 am with the technical consultant revealed the laboratory's the EasyRA urine toxicology analyzer was down from 2/22/24 to 4/16 /24. Patient specimens were held to be performed once the instrumentation was repaired. D5022 TOXICOLOGY CFR(s): 493.1213 If the laboratory provides services in the subspecialty of Toxicology, the laboratory must meet the requirements specified in 493.1230 through 493.1256, and 493.1281 through 493.1299. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: . Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the laboratory failed to verify its qualitative urine toxicology testing at least twice annually (refer to D5217), failed to follow its specimen labeling policies (refer to D5311 A), failed to follow its specimen storage and preservation policies (refer to D5311 B), failed to follow its specimen processing procedures (refer to D5311 C), failed to monitor laboratory, refrigerator and freezer temperatures to ensure proper storage of reagents, specimens, and reliable analyzer operations (refer to D5413), failed to perform control procedures at least each day of patient testing (refer to D5445), failed to perform