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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D5413 TEST SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REAGENT CFR(s): 493.1252(b) (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: (b)(1) Water quality. (b)(2) Temperature. (b)(3) Humidity. (b)(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 review of the Thermo Fisher Scientific KingFisher Flex operator's guide, lack of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory temperature logs, review of patient results and interview with the technical supervisor (TS) #2, the laboratory failed to ensure the room temperature and humidity was monitored and documented as required by the manufacturer in 2024, 2025 and to date September 2, 2026. Findings: 1. Review of the Thermo Fisher Scientific KingFisher Flex operator's guide states "operating conditions (indoor use) +5 degrees Celsius to +40 degrees Celsius; maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 degrees Celsius decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 degrees Celsius; Indoor use only". 2. Lack of PCR laboratory temperature logs where the Thermo Fisher Scientific KingFisher Flex is located showed the laboratory failed to document room temperature and humidity in 2024, 2025 and to date September 2, 2026. 3. Review of patient results showed the laboratory performs approximately 19,200 PCR patient tests per year. 4. Interview with the technical supervisor (TS) #2 on September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM confirmed the laboratory failed to ensure the room temperature and humidity was maintained as required by the manufacturer. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 5 -- D5429 MAINTENANCE AND FUNCTION CHECKS CFR(s): 493.1254(a)(1) (a)(1) Maintenance as defined by the manufacturer and with at least the frequency specified by the manufacturer. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory safety hood, review of patient results and interview with the technical supervisor (TS) #2, the laboratory failed to define, perform and document maintenance for the laboratory safety hood in 2024, 2025 and to date September 2, 2026. Findings: 1. Observation of the PCR laboratory safety hood showed no documentation of maintenance for the laboratory safety cabinet in 2024, 2025 and to date September 2, 2026. 2. Review of patient results showed the laboratory performs approximately 19,200 PCR patient tests per year. 3. Interview with the TS #2 on September 2 at 11:00 AM confirmed the laboratory failed to perform and document maintenance for the PCR laboratory safety hood. D5545 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.1269(b)(d) (b) For all nonmanual coagulation test systems, the laboratory must include two levels of control material each 8 hours of operation and each time a reagent is changed. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of laboratory procedures, Sysmex CA-500 analyzer quality control (QC), review of patient results and interview with the office manager, the laboratory failed to include two levels of control material each 8 hours of operation for prothrombin time (PT) for two of forty patient testing days in April and May 2026. Findings: 1. Review of laboratory procedure "Prothrombin Time (PT) Seconds" states, "Controls should be tested at the initiation of testing, upon reagent changes, and at least once each 8-hour shift." 2. Review of Sysmex CA-500 analyzer QC for April and May 2026 showed two levels of prothrombin time (PT) QC was not performed on April 6, 2026, and May 8, 2026. 3. Review of patient results showed 11 prothrombin time (PT) patient results were reported on April 6, 2026, and 3 prothrombin time (PT) patient results were reported on May 8, 2026 without QC being performed. 4. Interview with the office manager on September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM confirmed the laboratory failed to perform two levels of prothrombin time (PT) QC each 8 hours of operation. D6091 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1445(e)(4)(iii) (e)(4)(iii) All proficiency testing reports received are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratorys performance and to identify any problems that require