Pinnacle Urology Pc

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5217 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(c)(1) At least twice annually, the laboratory must verify the accuracy of any test or procedure it performs that is not included in subpart I of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on lack of Proficiency Testing (PT) verification records, review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as interview with the Laboratory Director (LD), the laboratory failed to verify the accuracy of PT performance at least twice annually. FINDINGS: 1. PT verification was performed and documented only once for calendar year 2024 and 2025. 2. This is contrary to instructions included in the Pinnacle Urology, PC SOPs which specify PT verification performance and documentation at least twice annually. 3. The LD confirmed the findings on May 19, 2026, at approximately 11:00 A.M. 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 --

Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5475 CONTROL PROCEDURES CFR(s): 493.1256(e)(3)(g) (e) For reagent, media, and supply checks, the laboratory must do the following: (e) (3) Check fluorescent and immunohistochemical stains for positive and negative reactivity each time of use. (g) The laboratory must document all control procedures performed. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of quality control (QC) stain records for histopathology, and an interview with the laboratory director at the time of the survey, the laboratory failed to document the QC test results for the FISH images. Findings Include: The laboratory director confirmed on January 22, 2018 at approximately 11:15 am that the laboratory failed to perform and document the stain quality for the FISH images read from October 2017 through the date of this survey. Approximately 50 patient specimens were tested and reported for FISH testing during that time. D6093 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1445(e)(5) The laboratory director must ensure that the quality control programs are established and maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of QC records and confirmed in an interview with the laboratory director at the time of the survey, the director failed to ensure that the QC program for histopathology was followed to assure the quality of laboratory services. Refer to D5475 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 --