Summary:
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 review of installation procedures for the Sysmex XP-300, interview with testing personnel (TP) #1 on 11/29/2022 at 3:30 p.m., and lack of a written procedure manual, the laboratory failed to establish a written procedure manual for performing CBC (Complete Blood Count) testing with the Sysmex XP-300 Hematology analyzer, in use for patient testing from 08/12/2021 through 11/29/2022. Findings include: 1. The laboratory has an annual volume of 944 patient samples for CBC. 2. There was no procedure manual available for review on 11/29/2022 for performing patient CBC's on the Sysmex XP-300 Hematology analyzer. 3. The LD/TC confirmed in an interview on 11/29/2022 at 3:30 p.m. that there was no written procedure for performing CBC's, approved and signed by the laboratory director. D5403 PROCEDURE MANUAL CFR(s): 493.1251(b) The procedure manual must include the following when applicable to the test procedure: (1) Requirements for patient preparation; specimen collection, labeling, storage, preservation, transportation, processing, and referral; and criteria for specimen acceptability and rejection as described in 493.1242. (2) Microscopic examination, including the detection of inadequately prepared slides. (3) Step-by-step performance of the procedure, including test calculations and interpretation of results. (4) Preparation of slides, solutions, calibrators, controls, reagents, stains, and other Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 2 -- materials used in testing. (5) Calibration and calibration verification procedures. (6) The reportable range for test results for the test system as established or verified in 493.1253. (7) Control procedures. (8)