If your lab performs moderate-complexity testing, CLIA requires you to verify test performance at least twice per year. Unfortunately, this requirement consistently ranks among the Top 10 CLIA deficiencies. Why? Because it falls into a gray area: not quite PT, not daily QC, and not tied to new test validation. As a result, it often […]
Twice-Yearly Verification: Why Labs Miss It (and How to Get It Right) Read More »
In recent CMS reports, failure to assess personnel competency consistently ranks in the top 3 of frequently cited CLIA deficiencies. When lab professionals aren’t properly evaluated and trained, every result they produce may be compromised. This risks patient outcomes, your accreditation status, and your lab’s reputation. This guide breaks down what “competency assessment” means under
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Reagent and material storage issues are the most-cited CLIA deficiency in and for good reason. In 2024 alone, 5% of citations stemmed from issues as simple as a missing temperature log. A single oversight can compromise test accuracy, delay patient care, and land you with an avoidable deficiency citation. In this post, we’ll explore why
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