CLIA CLIA Personnel Requirements & Qualifications

Question 1

What is the minimum educational requirement for a laboratory director of a high-complexity testing laboratory under CLIA?

Accepted Answer

MD, DO, or doctoral degree in a relevant field

Answer

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.

Question 2

Under CLIA, who is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Laboratory director

Answer

The laboratory director bears overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the laboratory, including compliance with CLIA regulations.

Question 3

Which CLIA personnel category is required ONLY in high-complexity testing laboratories?

Accepted Answer

Technical supervisor

Answer

A technical supervisor is a personnel category required specifically for high-complexity testing laboratories but not for moderate-complexity labs.

Question 4

What is the MINIMUM qualification for testing personnel performing moderate-complexity tests under CLIA?

Accepted Answer

High school diploma or equivalent

Answer

CLIA allows testing personnel in moderate-complexity laboratories to qualify with a high school diploma or equivalent, plus documented training.

Question 5

Under CLIA, what is the role of the clinical consultant?

Accepted Answer

Provide advice on patient diagnosis and treatment using lab results

Answer

The clinical consultant provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of testing and interpretation of test results in relation to patient care.

(CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certification Practice Test

(CLIA) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certification Practice Test

CLIA CLIA Personnel Requirements & Qualifications