The general supervisor provides day-to-day oversight and supervision of testing in the high complexity laboratory. In addition, the supervisor monitors specimen handling and analyses to guarantee the performance of accurate analyses. The general supervisor also performs administrative and supervisory duties as delegated.
Table 6. Personnel Requirements: General Supervisor.| Personnel Requirements by Test Complexity |
| General Supervisor |
| Waived Testing | Moderate Complexity Testing | High complexity Testing |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 1. Qualified as a laboratory director or technical supervisor of high complexity testing. 2. OR an MD, DO, or DPM with a current medical license to practice in the state of laboratory's location, OR possess a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science. Both need to have 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing. 3. OR Possess an associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology or meet the educational semester hours of specific coursework or military training and at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing. |
MD = Doctor of Medicine; DO = Doctor of Osteopathy; DPM = Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Note: CLIA made updates to its personnel qualifications that take effect on December 28, 2024. These updates are reflected accordingly. Individuals considered qualified as general supervisor prior to December 28, 2024, can continue to serve in that capacity.
