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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 a record review and an interview with the laboratory lead, the laboratory failed to retain the manufacturer's assay information sheets for quality control testing on the Sysmex pocH 100 hematology analyzer and the Nano Entek Frend analyzer since the last survey on September 6, 2016. Findings: 1. A review of quality control records for the Sysmex and Frend analyzer used to test patient complete blood counts (CBC), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and prostate specific antigen (PSA), revealed the laboratory failed to retain the manufacturer's quality control assay sheets for determination of the acceptable range of results. 2. An interview on June 11, 2018 at 1:45 PM, with the laboratory lead, confirmed the laboratory failed to retain the assay sheets for both the test systems. D5215 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(b)(2) The laboratory must verify the accuracy of any analyte, specialty or subspecialty assigned a proficiency testing score that does not reflect laboratory test performance (that is, when the proficiency testing program does not obtain the agreement required for scoring as specified in subpart I of this part, or the laboratory receives a zero score for nonparticipation, or late return or results). This STANDARD 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 9 -- Based on proficiency testing (PT) record review and an interview with the laboratory lead, the laboratory failed to evaluate the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) scores for the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) PT program for 2018 event 1 and 2. Findings: 1. An AAB record review revealed the laboratory failed to evaluate the scores for TSH samples (1, 3, 5) that were assigned an artificial score of 100%. The TSH results were outside the range resulting in an unsatisfactory score for TSH during 2018 event 2. 2. An interview on June 11, 2018 at 9:50 AM, with the laboratory lead, confirmed the laboratory failed to evaluate the PT scores. D5221 EVALUATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PERFORMANCE CFR(s): 493.1236(d) All proficiency testing evaluation and verification activities must be documented. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on proficiency testing (PT) record review and an interview with the laboratory lead, the laboratory failed to document the evaluation and