CLIA Requirements + Responsibilities
For Clinical Consultant
High Complexity Laboratories
- Licensed MD/DO/DPM
- Doctoral degree in lab science AND certified by an HHS-approved board
Moderate Complexity Laboratories
- Licensed MD/DO/DPM
- Doctoral degree in lab science AND certified by an HHS-approved board
Requirements
- Render opinions concerning patient diagnosis and treatment, management of patient care
- Is available to provide consultation to the laboratory’s clients
- Is available to assist the laboratory’s clients in ensuring that the ordered tests are appropriate to meet the clinical expectations
- Is available for consultation and communication with the laboratory’s clients on matters related to the quality of reported test results and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions
- Ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information required for specific patient interpretation