Testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing and handling, test performance, and result reporting. Each testing personnel should perform only duties as authorized by the laboratory director and appropriate for the individual's training, experience, and abilities.
Table 7. Personnel Requirements: Testing Personnel.| Personnel Requirements by Test Complexity |
| Testing Personnel |
| Waived Testing | Moderate Complexity Testing | High complexity Testing |
| Not Applicable | 1. MD, DO, or DPM with a current license to practice in the state where the laboratory is located. 2. OR Possess a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution OR hold an earned doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree and meet the educational semester hours of specific coursework. 3. OR Possess an associate's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology or nursing from an accredited institution or meet the educational semester hours of specific coursework and training. 4. OR Possess a high school diploma or equivalent AND completion of official military medical laboratory procedures course and experience in a military Medical Laboratory Specialty, OR documentation of training for required skills to perform duties in the laboratory setting. 5. AND possess a current state license, if required. | 1. MD, DO, or DPM with a current license to practice in the state where the laboratory is located. 2. OR Possess a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution OR hold an earned doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree and meet the educational semester hours of specific coursework. 3. OR Possess an associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or meet the educational semester hours of specific coursework and training. 4. AND possess a current state license, if required. |
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 testing personnel prior to December 28, 2024, can continue to serve in that capacity.
