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 -- must possess a current license to practice in the state where the laboratory is located. 2. OR Doctors, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited program. 3. OR Associate's degree in a chemistry, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science. 4. High school diploma or equivalent AND completion of official military medical laboratory procedures course and experience 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 -- must possess a current license to practice in the state where the laboratory is located. 2. OR Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited program. 3. OR Associate's degree in a chemistry, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science. 4. AND possess a current state license, if required. |
