Table of Contents

Chapter One:CLIA Basics

CLIA Basics and Updates

Certificate Levels

Financial Considerations

Chapter Two:Waived Testing

Pitfalls of Waived Testing

Waived Test List

CLIA Requirements for Waived Tests

Procedures

Chapter Three: Provider-Performed Microscopies

Provider-Performed Microscopies

Testing Requirements

Test List

Procedures

Chapter Four:CLIA Start-Up Packet

CLIA Application

CLIA Contact List

Chapter Five:CLIA Inspection

CLIA Compliance Inspections

Chapter SIx:Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Plan

Laboratory Policies and Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Monitoring

Chapter Seven: Coding

Chapter Eight:Additional Resources