Revisions to Appendix C-Survey Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines for Laboratories and Laboratory Services-
Revisions have been made to reflect comments and recommendations from regional office and State Agency surveyors, professional and accrediting organizations, other Health and Human Services components, and a GAO audit. Changes have also been made to include partial deletions of certain subsections affected and to reflect the recent publication of regulations and updates in technologies within the field of laboratory medicine.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 12, 2025
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