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CMS SOM App. C, Tag D5633

§493.1274 Standard: Cytology

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(d)(1) The technical supervisor establishes a maximum workload limit for each

individual who performs primary screening.

Interpretive Guidelines §493.1274(d)(1)

The maximum workload limit established by the technical supervisor must be based on

each individual’s capabilities. A generic workload limit for the laboratory as a whole

does not meet this requirement.

Probes §493.1274(d)(1)

What criteria does the technical supervisor use to determine the slide limit for each

person who examines slides?

History

Rev. 233; Issued: 09-12-25; Effective: 09-12-25; Implementation: 09-12-25

Provenance

Source: cms.gov
Retrieved: 2026-07-22
Edition: som-2026-07-22
Content hash: 8953524df01a85971e465c0d49a12c9a77271d70aafd257545fa4b1408bcf5d2

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