Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

The CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Consists of a Series of Amendments (42 CFR 493) for Establishing Laboratory Standards

The Clinical Laboratory Act (or CLIA) regulates the safety and effectiveness of clinical laboratory diagnostic testing. Clinical laboratories that use Web-based software solutions to comply with regulations in the Clinical Laboratory Act can save vast amounts of time and revenue.

CLIA or the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (42 CFR Part 493) are those regulations that were established in 1988 for the regulation and quality assurance of human specimens within clinical laboratory environments.

Managing CLIA Compliance Costs: 6 Mistakes Every Laboratory Should Avoid
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