CLIA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE 2023
What does CLIA stand for - Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment of 1988
What is the purpose of CLIA - Regulates specific types of tests performed, training and education of personnel, quality control, timeliness of test results, protects public
Who d...
CLIA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
2023
What does CLIA stand for - Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment of 1988
What is the purpose of CLIA - Regulates specific types of tests performed, training and
education of personnel, quality control, timeliness of test results, protects public
Who does CLIA affect - Affects all those in the medical field
What are the three testing categories of CLIA - Waived Tests, Moderate-Complexity,
High-Complexity
How often does a CLIA certification need to be renewed - Every two years and/or when
testing type changes
What is an MA's major responsibility with CLIA - Teach/Assist others who may not be
trained
What is the address of the website to find out more information about CLIA -
cms.hhs.gov/clia
Define a CLIA waived test - simple, one to two step process, requires minimum
judgement and interpretation
Give an example of a waived test an MA might preform in a lab - blood sugar,
pregnancy
Define a Moderate-Complexity test - "wet" tests using samples and microscopes,
Physician performed microscopy procedures tests
Give an example of a moderate-complexity test an MA might prepare and set up with/for
a physician - Gram Staining, wbc differentials, microscopic urine test
Define a High-Complexity test - Greater risk of infection/transmission. Requires strict
judgment in recording/reporting results
Give an example of a High-Complexity test - Clinical cytology, histology, pathology
What does OSHA stand for - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are the two standards of regulation within OSHA - The bloodborne pathogen
standard.
Standards for Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in the laboratory.
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