HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 864
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. sent a parcel to Massachusetts Mutual Life that was opened and damaged during the mailing process by the United States Postal Services (USPS). The damaged parcel contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 864 individuals, including names, partial and full social security numbers, dates of birth, and clinical test codes. OCR received two other breach reports from the CE which involved the same or similar fact...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. | KS | Healthcare Provider | 4,668 | Mar 3, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. | KS | Healthcare Provider | 979 | Apr 9, 2014 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 864 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc..