CLIA Personnel Requirements & Qualifications Flashcards
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What is the minimum educational requirement for a laboratory director of a high-complexity testing laboratory under CLIA?
Answer: MD, DO, or doctoral degree in a relevant field
CLIA requires the laboratory director of a high-complexity lab to hold an MD, DO, or doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
Under CLIA, who is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory?
Answer: Laboratory director
The laboratory director bears overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the laboratory, including compliance with CLIA regulations.
Which CLIA personnel category is required ONLY in high-complexity testing laboratories?
Answer: Technical supervisor
A technical supervisor is a personnel category required specifically for high-complexity testing laboratories but not for moderate-complexity labs.
What is the MINIMUM qualification for testing personnel performing moderate-complexity tests under CLIA?
Answer: High school diploma or equivalent
CLIA allows testing personnel in moderate-complexity laboratories to qualify with a high school diploma or equivalent, plus documented training.
Under CLIA, what is the role of the clinical consultant?
Answer: Provide advice on patient diagnosis and treatment using lab results
The clinical consultant provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing and interpretation of test results in relation to patient care.
A laboratory director of a CLIA-certified laboratory can direct how many laboratories simultaneously?
Answer: No specific federal limit under CLIA
CLIA regulations do not impose a specific federal cap on the number of laboratories a director may oversee, though states and accreditation organizations may impose limits.
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