HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 979
- Submission date
- Apr 9, 2014
- 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 which was damaged and opened during the mailing process by the United States Postal Services (USPS). The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included the names, dates of birth, partial social security numbers, and lab test types of approximately 979 individuals residing in multiple states. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Since multiple breach reports have b...
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 | 864 | Apr 28, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. | KS | Healthcare Provider | 4,668 | Mar 3, 2015 | 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 979 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 9, 2014.
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..