CLIA Laboratory Citation Details
33D0923416
Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: PTL211
Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2016 D2130 D6000 D6016 D2130 D6000 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on September 17, 2025, the laboratory was found to be out of compliance based on the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation. D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratory Director, moderate complexity. D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system 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 -- (CASPER 0155D) and American Proficiency Institute (API) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the CMS approved PT program for two of three consecutive testing events in the Hematology specialty for the Hematocrit (HCT) (Non-Waived) test analyte in 2025 resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2130. D2130 HEMATOLOGY CFR(s): 493.851(f) (f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte in two consecutive events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT summary reports from 2025, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two of three consecutive testing events for the analyte HCT (Non-Waived). FINDINGS: a. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: 1. HCT (Non-Waived) Analyte: 2025 First Event = 0% 2025 Second Event = 0% b. A review of the PT scores from API (2025) confirmed the above findings. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT summary reports from 2025, the Laboratory Director (LD) failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) (e)(4)(i) The proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved PT program. Refer to D2130. -- 2 of 2 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: JHNV11
Deficiency Tags: D0000 D2016 D2096 D6000 D6016 D6000 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 Based on a proficiency testing (PT) desk review survey performed on July 17, 2025, the laboratory was found to be out of compliance based on the following CONDITION LEVEL DEFICIENCIES: D2016 - 42 C.F.R. 493.803 Condition: Successful participation. D6000 - 42 C.F.R. 493.1403 Condition: Laboratory Director, moderate complexity. D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proficiency Testing (PT) Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system 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 -- (CASPER 0155D) and American Proficiency Institute (API) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the CMS approved PT program for two consecutive testing events in the Routine Chemistry subspecialty for the Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct Measurement test analyte in 2025 resulting in unsuccessful performance. Refer to D2096. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) (f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT summary reports from 2025, the laboratory failed to achieve satisfactory performance (80% or greater) for two consecutive testing events for the subspecialty Routine Chemistry in the analyte Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct Measurement. FINDINGS: a. A review of the CASPER 155 report revealed the following unsatisfactory scores: 1. Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein, Direct Measurement Test Analyte: 2025 First Event = 60% 2025 Second Event = 0% b. A review of the PT scores from API (2025) confirmed the above findings. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT summary reports from 2025, the laboratory director (LD) failed to provide overall management and direction of the laboratory services. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) (e)(4)(i) The proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of CMS PT CASPER 0155D and API PT 2025-1 and 2025-2 summary reports, the LD failed to ensure successful participation in an HHS approved proficiency testing program. Refer to D2096. -- 2 of 2 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: VEYG11
Deficiency Tags: D2096 D6000 D6016 D6000 D6016 D2016 D2087 D2096
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on Proficiency Testing (PT) desk review of the Center Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT data reports and American Proficiency Institute (API) PT summary reports, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Chloride. The following scores were assigned: Chloride 2023 first event = 60% 2023 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer 2096. D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- CFR(s): 493.841(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT summary reports from API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test Creatinine. The following scores were assigned: 2023 third event = 40% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT summary reports from API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Chloride. The following scores were assigned: Chloride 2023 first event = 60% 2023 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Chloride and Creatinine. Refer to D6016 D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; -- 2 of 3 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Chloride and Creatinine. The following scores were assigned: Creatinine 2023 third event = 40% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. Chloride 2023 first event = 60% 2023 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. -- 3 of 3 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: O3Y911
Deficiency Tags: D2087 D2096 D6000 D6016 D2016 D2087 D2096 D6000 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on Proficiency Test (PT) desk review of the Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) PT data reports and PT summary reports from American Proficiency Institute (API) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Chloride. The following scores were assigned: Chloride 2022 second event = 0% 2022 third event = 100% 2023 first event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to D2096 Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT records from the API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing program for the test analyte High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol. The following scores were assigned: 2022 second event = 20% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT summary reports from API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Chloride. The following scores were assigned: Chloride 2022 second event = 0% 2022 third event = 100% 2023 first event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte's Chloride and Total Cholesterol. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; -- 2 of 3 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte's Chloride and Total Cholesterol. The following scores were assigned: Chloride 2022 second event = 0% 2022 third event = 100% 2023 first event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. HDL Cholesterol 2022 second event = 20% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance -- 3 of 3 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: 7UUS11
Deficiency Tags: D2016 D2096 D6000 D6016 D2016 D2096 D6000 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on Proficiency Test (PT) desk review of the Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) PT data reports and PT summary reports from American Proficiency Institute (API) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Choloride The following scores were assigned: 2021 third event= 60% 2022 second event = 0% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to D2096 D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY 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 -- CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT summary reports from API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in CMS approved proficiency testing program, for the test analyte Chloride The following scores were assigned: 2021 third event= 60% 2022 second event = 0% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and the API PT summary reports, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities to ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Chloride. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and the API PT summary reports, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities to ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte Chloride. The following scores were assigned: 2021 third event= 60% 2022 second event = 0% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. -- 2 of 2 --
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Survey Type: Standard
Survey Event ID: 999M11
Deficiency Tags: D3031
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D3031 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS CFR(s): 493.1105(a)(3) Analytic systems records. Retain quality control and patient test records (including instrument printouts, if applicable) and records documenting all analytic systems activities specified in 493.1252 through 493.1289 for at least 2 years. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor's review of Mintrol-16 Peer Review Quality Control (QC) records, ABX Horiba Micros 60 instrument current electronic QC records and an interview with the general supervisor/testing person, the laboratory failed to retain the monthly QC printouts Levy Jennings graphs and the daily start-up printouts for the Micros 60 instrument from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. FINDINGS: The general supervisor/testing person confirmed on October 27, 2021 at approximately 2: 45 PM, the surveyor's findings that the laboratory failed to retain the monthly QC printouts/Levy Jennings graphs and daily start-up printouts for the ABX Horiba Micros 60 instrument from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. a. The general supervisor/testing person stated, "that he prints the 3 levels of Mintrol-16 QC monthly printouts submitted to the ABX Diagnostic Peer Review Evaluation program. He then scans the Peer Review Result sheets into the Laboratory's Information System (LIS) LABDAQ and then discards the original printouts." b. The general supervisor /testing person stated, "that he does not retain copies of the start-ups for the ABX Horiba Micros 60 instrument." c. Approximately 2,000 patient samples were tested and reported for automated CBC performed on the ABX Horiba Micros 60 from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. 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 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: QI5B11
Deficiency Tags: D2016 D2087 D2096 D6000 D6016 D6016 D2016 D2087 D2096 D6000
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on proficiency testing (PT) desk review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT data reports and PT records from the American Proficiency Institute (API) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte Sodium (NA). The following scores were assigned: 2020 first event = 60% No test results or PT summary report for second event. 2020 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to D2096. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- D2087 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(a) Failure to attain a score of at least 80 percent of acceptable responses for each analyte in each testing event is unsatisfactory analyte performance for the testing event. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT records from the API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte's Total Calcium, and Total Protein. The following scores were assigned: Total Calcium 2020 first event = 60% Total Protein 2020 first event = 40% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. .. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT data reports and PT records from the American API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate successfully in proficiency testing for the test analyte Sodium (NA) The following scores were assigned: 2020 first event = 60% No test results or PT summary report for second event. 2020 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the PT CMS data reports and API PT reports, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, for the test analyte's Sodium, Total Calcium and Total Protein. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; -- 2 of 3 -- This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the PT CMS data reports and API PT reports, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, for the test analyte's Sodium, Total Calcium and Total Protein. The following scores were assigned: Sodium 2020 first event = 60% No test results or PT summary report for second event. 2020 third event = 60% This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Total Calcium 2020 first event = 60% Total Protein 2020 first event = 40% This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. -- 3 of 3 --
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Survey Type: Standard
Survey Event ID: MGQ511
Deficiency Tags: D2000 D3031 D5469 D5469 D1001 D2000 D3031
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D1001 CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER TESTS CFR(s): 493.15(e) Laboratories eligible for a certificate of waiver must-- (1) Follow manufacturers' instructions for performing the test; and (2) Meet the requirements in subpart B, Certificate of Waiver, of this part. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on the laboratory's lack of records of waived testing and an interview with the office manager, the laboratory failed to have records available for waived kits for HIV 1&2, urine drug testing and H-pylori. Findings: It was confirmed by the office manager at approximately 12:00 PM on the date of survey that there were no written procedures nor system for tracking or quality control for the three waived tests performed in the laboratory. Approximately 195 patient samples were tested. D2000 ENROLLMENT AND TESTING OF SAMPLES CFR(s): 493.801 Each laboratory must enroll in a proficiency testing (PT) program that meets the criteria in subpart I of this part and is approved by HHS. The laboratory must enroll in an approved program or programs for each of the specialties and subspecialties for which it seeks certification. The laboratory must test the samples in the same manner as patients' specimens. For laboratories subject to 42 CFR part 493 published on March 14, 1990 (55 FR 9538) prior to September 1, 1992, the rules of this subpart are effective on September 1, 1992. For all other laboratories, the rules of this subpart are effective January 1, 1994. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: 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 -- Based on lack of proficiency testing (PT) records and confirmed in an interview with the office manager at the time of the survey, the laboratory failed to enroll in an approved PT program for IgE immunology testing in the calendar year 2017 and 2018. FINDINGS: The office manager confirmed that while they were enrolled for hsCRP in Immunology, they were not enrolled for the regulated analyte IgE. D3031 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS CFR(s): 493.1105(a)(3) Analytic systems records. Retain quality control and patient test records (including instrument printouts, if applicable) and records documenting all analytic systems activities specified in 493.1252 through 493.1289 for at least 2 years. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of TOSOH AIA-900 instrument tapes and an interview with the testing person, the laboratory had no compilation of quality control (qc) records enabling the surveyor to review qc records for more than a single day. Findings: It was confirmed by the testing person at 11:30 AM on the date of survey that the only way to review qc for all chemistry and endocrinology and immunology was by going through the rolled printouts from the TOSOH analyzer. 1. The laboratory had no system to track and record qc results over time to look for shifts and trends and to ensure results were within acceptable ranges. 2. Surveyor was unable to confirm that the manufacturer's established QC package insert ranges compared with the lot numbers of QC material. D5469 CONTROL PROCEDURES CFR(s): 493.1256(d)(10)(g) Unless CMS Approves a procedure, specified in Appendix C of the State Operations Manual (CMS Pub. 7), that provides equivalent quality testing, the laboratory must-- Establish or verify the criteria for acceptability of all control materials. (i) When control materials providing quantitative results are used, statistical parameters (for example, mean and standard deviation) for each batch and lot number of control materials must be defined and available. (ii) The laboratory may use the stated value of a commercially assayed control material provided the stated value is for the methodology and instrumentation employed by the laboratory and is verified by the laboratory. (iii) Statistical parameters for unassayed control materials must be established over time by the laboratory through concurrent testing of control materials having previously determined statistical parameters. (g) The laboratory must document all control procedures performed. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of TOSOH AIA-900 instrument tapes and an interview with the testing person, the laboratory had no compilation of quality control (qc) records enabling the surveyor to review qc records for more than a single day. Findings: 1. It was confirmed by the testing person at 11:30 AM on the date of survey that the only way to review qc for all chemistry and endocrinology and immunology testing was to review each day's rolled printout from the TOSOH analyzer. 2. The laboratory had no system to track and record qc results over time to look for shifts and trends and to ensure results were within acceptable ranges. -- 2 of 2 --
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Survey Type: Special
Survey Event ID: G8Y011
Deficiency Tags: D2016 D2089 D2016 D2089 D2096 D2100 D6000 D6016 D2096 D2100 D6000 D6016
Summary Statement of Deficiencies D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on a proficiency testing ( PT) desk review of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) PT reports and PT records from the American Proficiency Institute (API) PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte glucose. The following scores were assigned: 2018 second event = 60% 2018 third event = 0% [failure to participate] This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Refer to D2096. Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 3 -- D2089 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(c) Failure to participate in a testing event is unsatisfactory performance and results in a score of 0 for the testing event. Consideration may be given to those laboratories failing to participate in a testing event only if-- (1) Patient testing was suspended during the time frame allotted for testing and reporting proficiency testing results; (2) The laboratory notifies the inspecting agency and the proficiency testing program within the time frame for submitting proficiency testing results of the suspension of patient testing and the circumstances associated with failure to perform tests on proficiency testing samples; and (3)The laboratory participated in the previous two proficiency testing events. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the specialty Chemistry and twenty chemistry test analytes. The following scores were assigned: 2018 third event = 0% [failure to participate] This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the test analyte glucose. The following scores were assigned: 2018 second event = 60% 2018 third event = 0% [non-participation] This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. D2100 ENDOCRINOLOGY CFR(s): 493.843(c) Failure to participate in a testing event is unsatisfactory performance and results in a score of 0 for the testing event. Consideration may be given to those laboratories failing to participate in a testing event only if-- (1) Patient testing was suspended during the time frame allotted for testing and reporting proficiency testing results; (2) The laboratory notifies the inspecting agency and the proficiency testing program within the time frame for submitting proficiency testing results of the suspension of patient testing and the circumstances associated with failure to perform tests on proficiency testing samples; and (3) The laboratory participated in the previous two proficiency testing events. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on a PT desk review of the CMS PT reports and PT records from the API PT program, the laboratory failed to participate and perform successfully in a PT -- 2 of 3 -- program, approved by CMS, for the specialty Endocrinology and test analytes Free Thyroxine (FT4), Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). The following scores were assigned: 2018 third event = 0% [failure to participate] This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the speciality Endocrinology and the test analytes FT4, T3 and TSH and the specialty Chemistry, glucose and twenty chemistry test analytes. Refer to D6016. D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and record and report test results promptly, accurate, and proficiently and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations. (e) The laboratory director must-- (e)(4)(i) Ensure that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on PT desk review of the CMS PT and API PT program records, the laboratory director failed to fulfill the laboratory director's responsibilities and ensure that the laboratory achieved a satisfactory performance and successfully participate in a PT program, approved by CMS, for the speciality Endocrinology and the test analytes FT4, T3 and TSH and the specialty Chemistry, glucose and twenty chemistry test analytes. Glucose. 2018 second event = 60% 2018 third event = 0% [failure to participate] This is considered unsuccessful PT performance. Chemistry/twenty chemistry test analytes Endocrinology/FT4, T3 and TSH 2018 third event = 0% [failure to participate] This is considered unsatisfactory PT performance. -- 3 of 3 --
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