March 20, 2025

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Test Records That Fail Inspections: How to Avoid one of the top Documentation Deficiencies

If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. That phrase is gospel during a CAP or CLIA inspection and it’s why incomplete or missing test records consistently ranks high in the list of deficiency citations. Inspectors want clear, retrievable, and complete documentation for every test your lab performs. This includes manual logs, instrument outputs, QC records, […]

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Why Proficiency Testing (PT) Results Must Be Reviewed and Acted Upon

Proficiency Testing (PT) is one of the most regulated elements of laboratory compliance, and for good reason: it directly assesses your lab’s ability to produce accurate, reliable results. Unfortunately, labs often file their PT scores and move on without review, reflection, or remediation. CLIA requires that PT results are formally reviewed by the Laboratory Director

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