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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 a review of Proficiency Testing (PT) scores from 2016 through 2018 and interview with the laboratory directory, the laboratory failed to prove the accuracy of potassium hydoxide(KOH) screening slides and wet prep (WP) screening slides by scoring zero percent on at least two events for each year enrolled in testing. Findings include: 1. A review of PT scores for 2016, 2017, and 2018 shows a score of zero percent on at least two events performed during the three year period and a failure to prove the accuracy of test performance. 2. An interview with the laboratory director confirms at 10:00 AM on August 24, 2018 the KOH and WP tests failed to prove their accuracy during the three years by scoring a score of zero percent on at least two events performed during the three year period 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 --