{"ID":78545,"post_author":"9412100","post_date":"2022-06-01 18:00:22","post_date_gmt":"2022-06-01 22:00:22","post_content":"","post_title":"The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-comprehensive-guide-to-physician-office-laboratory-setup-and-operation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-06 17:00:29","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-06 21:00:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.limsforum.com\/?post_type=ebook&p=78545","menu_order":0,"post_type":"ebook","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"","_ebook_metadata":{"enabled":"on","private":"0","guid":"97A22F7C-DC20-4D38-9653-D51A06960736","title":"The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation","subtitle":"Second Edition","cover_theme":"nico_11","cover_image":"https:\/\/www.limsforum.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/rdp-ebook-builder\/pl\/cover.php?cover_style=nico_11&subtitle=Second+Edition&editor=Shawn+Douglas&title=The+Comprehensive+Guide+to+Physician+Office+Laboratory+Setup+and+Operation&title_image=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.limsforum.com%2Fwww.limsforum.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FBlood_test.jpg&publisher=LabLynx+Press","editor":"Shawn Douglas","publisher":"LabLynx Press","author_id":"9412100","image_url":"https:\/\/s3.limsforum.com\/www.limsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blood_test.jpg","items":{"4f83a22f34d4fbf725c3d9b8c1663ba1_type":"article","4f83a22f34d4fbf725c3d9b8c1663ba1_title":"5.9 Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement","4f83a22f34d4fbf725c3d9b8c1663ba1_url":"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement","4f83a22f34d4fbf725c3d9b8c1663ba1_plaintext":"\n\nBook:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Laboratory billing and revenue enhancementFrom LIMSWikiJump to navigationJump to search5.9 Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement \nThese businesses are known to provide revenue management and improvement services to laboratories. Additionally, a handful of these businesses may also offer their own laboratory billing software solutions in addition providing billing services.\n\nAdvanced Data Systems Corporation\nAffinity Billing, Inc.\nAMC Billing Services, LLC\nAPS Medical Billing, Inc.\nBikham Information Technology Corporation\nChange Healthcare, Inc.\nClaimCare, Inc.\nCollaborateMD, Inc.\nCoronis Health\nHealthteq Services, LLC\nLaboratory Billings\nLaboratory Experts, LLC\nMedcare MSO, LLC\nMedConverge, LLC\nMedsphere Systems Corporation\nMPM, Inc.\nThe Negotiators, LLC\nPhoenix Healthcare Services, Inc.\nPhysicians Group Management, LLC\nPhysicians' Service Center, Inc.\nQuadax, Inc.\nQuest National Services, LLC\nRPM Billing, LLC\n\r\n\n\n-----Go back to the beginning of this guide-----\nCitation information for this chapter \nChapter: 5. Final thoughts and additional resources\nTitle: The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\nEdition: Second edition\nAuthor for citation: Shawn E. Douglas\nLicense for content: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International\nPublication date: June 2022\n\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:59.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 32 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","4f83a22f34d4fbf725c3d9b8c1663ba1_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.9_Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement\">5.9 Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These businesses are known to provide revenue management and improvement services to laboratories. Additionally, a handful of these businesses may also offer their own laboratory billing software solutions in addition providing billing services.\n<\/p>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adsc.com\/laboratory-billing-services\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Data Systems Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.affinitybilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Affinity Billing, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/amcbillingservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AMC Billing Services, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/apsmedbill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">APS Medical Billing, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bikham.com\/medical-laboratory-billing-services\" target=\"_blank\">Bikham Information Technology Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.changehealthcare.com\/revenue-cycle-management\/reimbursement-management\/physician-revenue-cycle-services\/clinical-labs\" target=\"_blank\">Change Healthcare, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/claimcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ClaimCare, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collaboratemd.com\/pricing\/medical-billing-and-labs\/\" target=\"_blank\">CollaborateMD, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coronishealth.com\/laboratory-and-pathology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronis Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthteqservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healthteq Services, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/laboratorybillings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Billings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laboratoryexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Experts, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medcaremso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medcare MSO, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medconverge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MedConverge, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medsphere.com\/who-we-serve\/labs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medsphere Systems Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/metropm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MPM, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunshinebilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Negotiators, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixhcs.com\/claim-management\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix Healthcare Services, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pgmbilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Physicians Group Management, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ahsrcm.com\/solutions\/billing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Physicians' Service Center, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quadax.com\/laboratory-revenue-cycle-management-software-solutions-billing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quadax, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/questns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quest National Services, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/rpmbilling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RPM Billing, LLC<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">-----Go back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Introduction\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Introduction\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"cb68509fd01da9cbffa38859ad885cdd\">the beginning<\/a> of this guide-----<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Citation_information_for_this_chapter\">Citation information for this chapter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chapter<\/b>: 5. Final thoughts and additional resources\n<\/p><p><b>Title<\/b>: <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation<\/i>\n<\/p><p><b>Edition<\/b>: Second edition\n<\/p><p><b>Author for citation<\/b>: Shawn E. Douglas\n<\/p><p><b>License for content<\/b>: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International<\/a>\n<\/p><p><b>Publication date<\/b>: June 2022\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210044\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.006 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.009 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 10\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 1930\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 2.563 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Laboratory_billing_and_revenue_enhancement\n100.00% 2.563 1 -total\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13342-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210044 and revision id 48192. 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class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Staffing agencies<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.8_Staffing_agencies\">5.8 Staffing agencies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following are staffing agencies that focus at least some of their energy towards finding and placing laboratory personnel and management, including medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical laboratory scientists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, phlebotomists, and laboratory directors.\n<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"rdp-ebb-5.8.1_National_(U.S.)_and_global\"><\/span><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.8.1_National_.28U.S..29_and_global\">5.8.1 National (U.S.) and global<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/acarasolutions.com\/about\/industries-we-serve\/scientist\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACARA Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahcstaff.com\/jobseeker-careers\/allied\/\" target=\"_blank\">Accountable Healthcare Staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/allmedical.com\/jobs\/allied-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">All Medical Personnel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allswell.com\/Employers\/SCALE\/JobDescription\/Index\/834\" target=\"_blank\">All's Well<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/alliedsearchpartners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allied Search Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amnhealthcare.com\/staffing\/allied\/medical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">AMN Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.andersgroup.org\/our-specialties\/laboratory-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anders Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aureusmedical.com\/medical-laboratory\/clinical-lab-scientist-cls-jobs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Aureus Medical Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bluesignal.com\/coronavirus\/lab-diagnostics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Signal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clubstaffing.com\/allied-travel-disciplines\/medical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Club Staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/comphealth.com\/jobs\/laboratory-professionals\" target=\"_blank\">CompHealth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionmedstaff.com\/traveler\/laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fusion Medical Staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labcareer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HealthCare Connections, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jouleinc.com\/specialties\/scientific\/scientific-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joule Scientific Staffing Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/set.kellyservices.us\/find-talent\/science-engineering-technology-solutions\/science-clinical-staffing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kelly Services, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labmindstaffing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labtopiainc.com\/staffing-landing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Labtopia Staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lighthouse Lab Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maximstaffing.com\/allied-staffing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maxim Staffing Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medtravelers.com\/allied-health-careers\/laboratory\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Med Travellers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medstaffservices.com\/clients\/specialties\/allied-staffing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Staffing Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/milleniamedical.com\/search-jobs\/?category=Medical+Technologist\" target=\"_blank\">Millenia Medical Staffing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soliant.com\/allied-health-jobs\/laboratory-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soliant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniforce.com\/job-seeker\/job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uniforce Staffing Solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span id=\"rdp-ebb-5.8.2_Regional_(U.S.)\"><\/span><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.8.2_Regional_.28U.S..29\">5.8.2 Regional (U.S.)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessstaffing.com\/services-healthcare-and-human-services.html\" target=\"_blank\">Access Staffing<\/a> (New York)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flmedstaffing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Florida Medical Staffing<\/a> (Florida)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/halostaffing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Halo Staffing Agency, LLC<\/a> (Pennsylvania)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ilsnyc.com\/our-expertise\/staffing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Innovative Lab Solutions<\/a> (New York)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labstaff.com\/industries\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Staffing, Inc.<\/a> (Minnesota)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/msgstaffing.com\/per-diem-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSG Staffing<\/a> (Northeast)<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210044\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.005 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.006 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 6\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 2966\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip 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immunoassay analyzer\nfertility monitor\nhematology devices\nmolecular immunoassay analyzer\nurine analyzers\n 5.7.2 Diagnostic test kits and supplies (CLIA-waived) \nblood glucose test strips\nadenoviral conjunctivitis\nB-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)\nbladder tumor associated antigen (BTA)\ndrug screen\nfecal occult blood\nfollicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)\ngastrick pH\ngastric occult blood\nhCG pregnancy test\nHepatitis C virus antibody (HCV)\nHDL cholestrol\nHIV-1 and\/or HIV-2\nH. pylori\ninfluenza A and\/or B\nMMP-9 protein (for dry eye disease)\nmononucleosis\novulation test\nrespiratory syncytial virus (RSV)\nsemen (fertility)\nStrep A\nsyphilis\ntrichomonas\nthyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)\nurine reagent strips\nvaginal pH\n5.7.3 Laboratory furniture and equipment \nbalances\nblood pressure meters\ncabinets and stands\ncarts\ncentrifuges\nchairs: doctor and patient\nEKG machines\neyewash stations\nfume hoods\nglove boxes\nhot plates\nincubators\nlighting\nmats and 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class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Consumables and supplies used in the POL<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\">\n\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.7_Consumables_and_supplies_used_in_the_POL\">5.7 Consumables and supplies used in the POL<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span id=\"rdp-ebb-5.7.1_Diagnostic_analyzers_and_devices_(CLIA-waived)\"><\/span><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.7.1_Diagnostic_analyzers_and_devices_.28CLIA-waived.29\">5.7.1 Diagnostic analyzers and devices (CLIA-waived)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li>blood analyzers<\/li>\n<li>blood glucose monitors<\/li>\n<li>blood ketone monitors<\/li>\n<li>blood lead analyzers<\/li>\n<li>chemistry analyzers<\/li>\n<li>digital immunoassay analyzer<\/li>\n<li>fertility monitor<\/li>\n<li>hematology devices<\/li>\n<li>molecular immunoassay analyzer<\/li>\n<li>urine analyzers<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span id=\"rdp-ebb-5.7.2_Diagnostic_test_kits_and_supplies_(CLIA-waived)\"><\/span><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.7.2_Diagnostic_test_kits_and_supplies_.28CLIA-waived.29\">5.7.2 Diagnostic test kits and supplies (CLIA-waived)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li>blood glucose test strips<\/li>\n<li>adenoviral conjunctivitis<\/li>\n<li>B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)<\/li>\n<li>bladder tumor associated antigen (BTA)<\/li>\n<li>drug screen<\/li>\n<li>fecal occult blood<\/li>\n<li>follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)<\/li>\n<li>gastrick pH<\/li>\n<li>gastric occult blood<\/li>\n<li>hCG pregnancy test<\/li>\n<li>Hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV)<\/li>\n<li>HDL cholestrol<\/li>\n<li>HIV-1 and\/or HIV-2<\/li>\n<li>H. pylori<\/li>\n<li>influenza A and\/or B<\/li>\n<li>MMP-9 protein (for dry eye disease)<\/li>\n<li>mononucleosis<\/li>\n<li>ovulation test<\/li>\n<li>respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)<\/li>\n<li>semen (fertility)<\/li>\n<li>Strep A<\/li>\n<li>syphilis<\/li>\n<li>trichomonas<\/li>\n<li>thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)<\/li>\n<li>urine reagent strips<\/li>\n<li>vaginal pH<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.7.3_Laboratory_furniture_and_equipment\">5.7.3 Laboratory furniture and equipment<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li>balances<\/li>\n<li>blood pressure meters<\/li>\n<li>cabinets and stands<\/li>\n<li>carts<\/li>\n<li>centrifuges<\/li>\n<li>chairs: doctor and patient<\/li>\n<li>EKG machines<\/li>\n<li>eyewash stations<\/li>\n<li>fume hoods<\/li>\n<li>glove boxes<\/li>\n<li>hot plates<\/li>\n<li>incubators<\/li>\n<li>lighting<\/li>\n<li>mats and trays<\/li>\n<li>microscopes and accessories<\/li>\n<li>mills<\/li>\n<li>mixers<\/li>\n<li>otoscopes<\/li>\n<li>refrigerators and freezers<\/li>\n<li>scales<\/li>\n<li>sharps containers<\/li>\n<li>stethoscopes<\/li>\n<li>sterilization equipment<\/li>\n<li>tables<\/li>\n<li>thermometers<\/li>\n<li>tube rockers<\/li>\n<li>waste containers<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.7.4_Medical_supplies\">5.7.4 Medical supplies<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li>bandages and dressings<\/li>\n<li>buffers, reagents, and solvents<\/li>\n<li>catheters<\/li>\n<li>cleaning supplies<\/li>\n<li>eyeware and safety goggles<\/li>\n<li>face and splash shields<\/li>\n<li>gloves: chloroprene, latex, synthetic, vinyl<\/li>\n<li>gowns<\/li>\n<li>labels and tapes<\/li>\n<li>masks<\/li>\n<li>needles, lancets, and other sharps<\/li>\n<li>ointments<\/li>\n<li>pipettes<\/li>\n<li>swabs and applicators<\/li>\n<li>surgical instruments<\/li>\n<li>table paper<\/li>\n<li>timers<\/li>\n<li>tourniquets<\/li>\n<li>tube racks<\/li>\n<li>urine and stool containers<\/li>\n<li>vacutainer tubes<\/li>\n<li>wipes<\/li>\n<li>wound cleaners<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210044\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: 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BLC consultants are well versed in CLIA regulations, hiring and training of clinical staff, maximizing income while keeping laboratory costs down.\"\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nBruce North Country Consulting Services, LLC\n\nDaytona Beach, FL, U.S.\n\n\"BNCCS is an experienced provider for physician office laboratories and small to moderate size hospital laboratories ... BNCCS provides expertise in designing, planning, implementing, seeking accreditation, and providing short and long term management.\"\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nC&C Clinical Laboratory Consulting, LLC\n\nDallas, TX, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, quality management, procedure development, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n\n\n\nCatalyst Consulting\n\nAustin, TX, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, regulatory compliance, workflow improvement, profitability analysis\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nClinical Lab Consultants, LLC\n\nSanford, FL, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, regulatory compliance, plans of correction\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nClinical Lab Consulting, LLC\n\nDublin, OH, U.S.\n\nProvides a wide range of services \"to all types of clinical laboratories including governmental, academia, hospital, reference and physician office laboratories.\"\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nClinical Laboratory Consultants dba Medical Source\n\nMarietta, GA, U.S.\n\n\"Medical Source offers experience, guidance, and unmatched expertise in the physician office and independent reference laboratory.\"\n\nServices page\n\n\n\n\nColaborate\n\nTampa, FL, U.S.\n\n\"We provide a full range of financial, technical and advisory consultation to fulfill the needs of pathology laboratories, medical laboratories, and clinical laboratories.\"\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nCT POL Consultants\n\nSouth Windsor, CT, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, LIS, EHR, lab billing, procedure development, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nDoctorsManagement\n\nKnoxville, TN, U.S.\n\nLaboratory and physician practice accounting, compliance, development, and operation improvement\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nEastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants\n\nManchester, CT, U.S.\n\nPhysician office laboratory management\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nK&K Consultant Group, Inc.\n\nTorrence, CA, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, training, procedure development, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nLab Advisory Bureau\n\nAbilene, TX, U.S.\n\nData management, quality managementm, regulatory guidance, training, accreditation prep\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nLab IQ, LLC\n\nCalabasas, CA, U.S.\n\nCompliance management, workflow improvement, training, procedure development, feasibility studies, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nLabMetrics, LLC\n\nIshpeming, MI, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, compliance management, workflow improvement, procedure development, revenue management, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nLighthouse Lab Services\n\nCharlotte, NC, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, compliance management, workflow improvement, procedure development, revenue management, growth strategy, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nNichols Management Group Ltd.\n\nYork Harbor, ME, U.S.\n\n\"The Nichols Management Group, LTD., (NMG) provides laboratory consulting services for healthcare organizations. NMG specializes in operations optimization, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), sales and marketing development and go-to-market strategies.\"\n\nServices page\n\n\n\n\nOnTarget Consulting Services, LLC\n\nAtlanta, GA, U.S.\n\nAccreditation prep, operational and risk assessment, training, process management\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nPhysicians Office Consulting, LLC\n\nJackson, TN, U.S.\n\nLaboratory CLIA compliance, regulatory review, and inspection services; laboratory start-up and development\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nPhysicians Office Laboratory Specialists, Inc.\n\nPuyallup, WA, U.S.\n\nUrine drug testing, opioid addiction treatment\n\nServices page\n\n \n\n\nPoint of Care Consults\n\nFL and NJ, U.S.\n\nRegulatory compliance, review, and inspection services; training\n\nServices page\n\n\n\n\nProSource Lab Consulting, LLC\n\nJersey City, NJ, U.S.\n\nLaboratory start-up, procedure development, regulatory compliance, revenue management, etc.\n\nServices page\n\n 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id=\"5.6_Consultants_serving_the_POL_market\">5.6 Consultants serving the POL market<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following consultancies state they assist the POL market on their website:\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table id=\"rdp-ebb-LIMSvendor\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\" style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<th>Vendor\n<\/th>\n<th>Headquarters\n<\/th>\n<th>Key services\n<\/th>\n<th>Services page\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/thelaboratoryconsultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">A&J Laboratory Consultants<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Dallas, TX, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, quality management, procedure development, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/thelaboratoryconsultants.com\/consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ameds.every-ancillary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ancillary Medical Solutions<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Beachwood, OH, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"Our comprehensive portfolio of medical ancillary programs are designed to help medical clinics improve practice efficiency, increase revenue, and deliver the highest level of care to patients.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ameds.every-ancillary.com\/solution\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/beyondlabconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Lab Consulting<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>New York, NY, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"Our scope ranges from small physician office labs (POL) to large reference laboratories. BLC consultants are well versed in CLIA regulations, hiring and training of clinical staff, maximizing income while keeping laboratory costs down.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/beyondlabconsulting.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/brucepolconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bruce North Country Consulting Services, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Daytona Beach, FL, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"BNCCS is an experienced provider for physician office laboratories and small to moderate size hospital laboratories ... BNCCS provides expertise in designing, planning, implementing, seeking accreditation, and providing short and long term management.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/thelaboratoryconsultants.com\/consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cclabconsult.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">C&C Clinical Laboratory Consulting, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Dallas, TX, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, quality management, procedure development, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cclabconsult.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n\n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catalyst-consultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Catalyst Consulting<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Austin, TX, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, regulatory compliance, workflow improvement, profitability analysis\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catalyst-consultants.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/clinicallabconsultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Lab Consultants, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Sanford, FL, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, regulatory compliance, plans of correction\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/clinicallabconsultants.com\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clinicallabconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Lab Consulting, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Dublin, OH, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Provides a wide range of services \"to all types of clinical laboratories including governmental, academia, hospital, reference and physician office laboratories.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clinicallabconsulting.com\/general-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/consultants-lab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Laboratory Consultants dba Medical Source<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Marietta, GA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"Medical Source offers experience, guidance, and unmatched expertise in the physician office and independent reference laboratory.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/consultants-lab.com\/laboratory-startup-consultants-clinical-laboratory-consultants\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n\n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colaborate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colaborate<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Tampa, FL, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"We provide a full range of financial, technical and advisory consultation to fulfill the needs of pathology laboratories, medical laboratories, and clinical laboratories.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colaborate.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctpolconsultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CT POL Consultants<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>South Windsor, CT, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, LIS, EHR, lab billing, procedure development, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctpolconsultants.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsmanagement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DoctorsManagement<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Knoxville, TN, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory and physician practice accounting, compliance, development, and operation improvement\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsmanagement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecpclab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Manchester, CT, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Physician office laboratory management\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecpclab.com\/physician-office-lab-management\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.knkconsult.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">K&K Consultant Group, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Torrence, CA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, pre-inspection evaluation, post-inspection correction, workflow improvement, training, procedure development, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.knkconsult.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/labadvisory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lab Advisory Bureau<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Abilene, TX, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Data management, quality managementm, regulatory guidance, training, accreditation prep\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/labadvisory.com\/Our-Services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.labiqllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lab IQ, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Calabasas, CA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Compliance management, workflow improvement, training, procedure development, feasibility studies, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.labiqllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labmetrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LabMetrics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Ishpeming, MI, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, compliance management, workflow improvement, procedure development, revenue management, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labmetrics.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lighthouse Lab Services<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Charlotte, NC, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, compliance management, workflow improvement, procedure development, revenue management, growth strategy, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholsmanagementgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nichols Management Group Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>York Harbor, ME, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"The Nichols Management Group, LTD., (NMG) provides laboratory consulting services for healthcare organizations. NMG specializes in operations optimization, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), sales and marketing development and go-to-market strategies.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholsmanagementgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n\n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontargetconsulting.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnTarget Consulting Services, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Atlanta, GA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Accreditation prep, operational and risk assessment, training, process management\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontargetconsulting.biz\/laboratory-consulting\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/poclabtech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Physicians Office Consulting, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Jackson, TN, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory CLIA compliance, regulatory review, and inspection services; laboratory start-up and development\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/poclabtech.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/polspecialists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Physicians Office Laboratory Specialists, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Puyallup, WA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Urine drug testing, opioid addiction treatment\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/polspecialists.com\/index.php\/pols\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pocconsults.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Point of Care Consults<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>FL and NJ, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Regulatory compliance, review, and inspection services; training\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/pocconsults.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n\n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prosourcelabconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ProSource Lab Consulting, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Jersey City, NJ, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory start-up, procedure development, regulatory compliance, revenue management, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prosourcelabconsulting.com\/consulting-services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/soundlabconsult.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sound Lab Consultants<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Phoenix, AZ, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>Laboratory feasibility, laboratory start-up, procedure development, revenue management, technical consultation, etc.\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/soundlabconsult.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n \n\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sslabconsultants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Shore Laboratory Consultants, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td>Braintree, MA, U.S.\n<\/td>\n<td>\"We have the expertise to facilitate all needs, from initial laboratory start-up through complete licensure, while ensuring continuous maintenance of your regulatory and quality systems.\"\n<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/pocconsults.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Services page<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210044\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.009 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.011 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 5\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 8086\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 2.848 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Consultants_serving_the_POL_market\n100.00% 2.848 1 -total\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13339-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210043 and revision id 48190. 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KG\n\nY\n\nN\n\nY\n\n\nPreiser Scientific\n\nN\n\nN\n\nY\n\n\nR. Weinstein Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nSiemens Healthcare GmbH\n\nY\n\nY\n\nN\n\n\nStat Technologies\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nTechNeal, Inc.\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nThomas Scientific\n\nN\n\nN\n\nY\n\n\nTroy Biologicals, Inc.\n\nN\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nUniversal Medical\n\nN\n\nN\n\nY\n\n\nUS Specialty Labs\n\nY\n\nN\n\nN\n\n\nUSABluebook\n\nN\n\nN\n\nY\n\n\nVessel Medical\n\nY\n\nY\n\nN\n\n\nVWR International\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nW.W. 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background-color:#ffffee;\">Distributor\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Clinical analyzers?\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Point-of-care?\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Medical\/laboratory<br \/>supplies and equipment?\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/adelsys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adelsys, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akwmedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AKW Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alaskascientific.com\/catalog.html\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/andwinsci.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Andwin Scientific<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticmedicalsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlantic Medical Solutions<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/beachmedical.net\/products.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Medical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biogx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioGX, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Block Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalhealth.com\/en\/product-solutions\/medical\/laboratory-products.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinal Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cenmedonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cen-Med Enterprises<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/store.clarksonlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clarkson Laboratory and Supply, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clearchemdiagnostics.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\">ClearChem Diagnostics<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/c\/laboratory-equipment\" target=\"_blank\">Cole-Parmer Instrument Company, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.custompackinc.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Custom Pack, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daigger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Daigger Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dremed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DRE Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hellodynamic.com\/collections\/lab-supplies-equipment\" target=\"_blank\">Dynamic Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elitechgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ELITech Group<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expotechusa.com\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">ExpotechUSA, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chem-tran.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Industries Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fishersci.com\/us\/en\/home.html?storeId=10652\" target=\"_blank\">Fisher Healthcare<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fox Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxxlifesciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foxx Life Sciences, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/geneq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GENEQ, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.henryschein.com\/us-en\/medical\/products\/lab-supplies\/physicians-office-lab.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Schein, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/htidiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">High Technology, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoskin.ca\/catalog\/index.php?main_page=index\" target=\"_blank\">Hoskin Scientific, Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/impactdiagnostic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Impact Diagnostic International<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intermedico.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\">Inter Medico<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labsupplyspecialists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lab Supply Specialists<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mccoymedical.com\/mccoyhealth\/default2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">McCoy Health Science Supply<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcguffmedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">McGuff Company, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mms.mckesson.com\/content\/customers-we-serve\/physician-office-labs\/\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson Medical-Surgical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">McMaster-Carr Supply<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medical-and-lab-supplies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Med Lab Supply<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medicaldistributiongroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Distribution Group, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicus-health.com\/laboratory-equipment.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medicus Health<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medline.com\/category\/Exam-and-Diagnostic\/cat500085\" target=\"_blank\">Medline Industries, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedesscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omnilab.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">OMNILAB-LABORZENTRUM GmbH & Co. KG<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/preiser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Preiser Scientific<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rweinstein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">R. Weinstein Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-healthineers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Siemens Healthcare GmbH<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/stat-technologies.com\/store\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stat Technologies<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techneal.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\">TechNeal, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomassci.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Scientific<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/troybio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Troy Biologicals, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universalmedicalinc.com\/all-products\/laboratory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Medical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usspecialtylabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Specialty Labs<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usabluebook.com\/c-1509-lab-instruments-equipment-amp-supplies.aspx?CategoryID=1509\" target=\"_blank\">USABluebook<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/vesselmedical.com\/equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vessel Medical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/us.vwr.com\/store\/\" target=\"_blank\">VWR International<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grainger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">W.W. Grainger, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">N\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210043\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.015 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.017 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 5\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 16100\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 2.942 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Instrument_and_equipment_distributors\n100.00% 2.942 1 -total\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13338-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210043 and revision id 48189. 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However, is ultimately up to the potential buyer to verify with the vendor an item's CLIA certification status before purchase.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAB Sciex Pte. Ltd.\r\n\nAbbot\r\n\nAccelerate Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nAccess Bio, Inc.\r\n\nAcro Biotech, LLC\r\n\nAdvin Biotech, Inc.\r\n\nAESKU.GROUP GmbH & Co. KG\r\n\nAggredyne, Inc.\r\n\nAgilent Technologies, Inc.\r\n\nAiDe Diagnostic Co., Ltd.\r\n\nAkonni Biosystems, Inc.\r\n\nAlba Bioscience Ltd.\r\n\nALCOR Scientific, Inc.\r\n\nAlfa Wassermann, Inc.\r\n\nAlifax S.r.l.\r\n\nAlpha Laboratories Ltd.\r\n\nAmerican Laboratory Products Company Ltd.\r\n\nAnsh Labs, LLC\r\n\nApplied Biocode, Inc.\r\n\nApplied Spectral Imaging, Inc.\r\n\nArlington Scientific, Inc.\r\n\nARK Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nAssociates of Cape Cod, Inc.\r\n\nAstute Medical, Inc.\r\n\nATAGO U.S.A., Inc.\r\n\nAthelas, Inc.\r\n\nAtlas Medical Ltd.\r\n\nAvioq, Inc.\r\n\nAwareness Technology, Inc.\r\n\nAXIM Biotechnologies, Inc.\r\n\nAzure Biotech, Inc.\r\n\nBacterioScan, Inc.\r\n\nBeckman Coulter, Inc.\r\n\nBecton, Dickinson and Company - Biosciences\r\n\nBecton, Dickinson and Company - Molecular\r\n\nBaebies, Inc.\r\n\nThe Binding Site Group Ltd.\r\n\nbinx health, Inc.\r\n\nBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.\r\n\nBiocare Medical, LLC\r\n\nBiocartis NV\r\n\nBiofire Diagnostics, LLC\r\n\nBioGenix Laboratories, Inc.\r\n\nBiofortuna Ltd.\r\n\nbioLytical Laboratories, Inc.\r\n\nbioM\u00e9rieux SA\r\n\nBiorex Labs, LLC\r\n\nBioSystems SA\r\n\nBioTek Instruments, Inc.\r\n\nBioview Ltd.\r\n\nBoditech Med, Inc.\r\n\nBonraybio Co., Ltd.\r\n\nB\u00dcHLMANN Laboratories AG\r\n\nBRAHMS GmbH\r\n\nBruker Corporation\r\n\nCardinal Health, Inc.\r\n\nCarolina Liquid Chemistries Corp.\r\n\nCellaVision AB\r\n\nCD Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nCepheid\r\n\nCheck-Points Health BV\r\n\nChembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.\r\n\nChrono-Log Corporation\r\n\nClever Culture Systems AG\r\n\nClinical Diagnostics Solutions, Inc.\r\n\nCuretis NV\r\n\nDenka Company Limited\r\n\nDiAgam SA\r\n\nDIAGAST SAS\r\n\nDiagnostic Grifols SA\r\n\nDiagnostica Stago, Inc.\r\n\nDiamond Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nDiaSorin S.p.A.\r\n\nDiatron Medical Instruments Ltd.\r\n\nDiazyme Laboratories, Inc.\r\n\nDIESSE Diagnostica Senese SpA\r\n\nDIRUI Industrial Co. Ltd.\r\n\nDrew Scientific, Inc.\r\n\nDrawbridge Health, Inc.\r\n\nEDAN Instruments, Inc.\r\n\nEiken Chemical Co., Ltd.\r\n\nELITech Group SAS\r\n\nErba Diagnostics Mannheim GmbH\r\n\nErba Lachema s.r.o.\r\n\nEUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG\r\n\nEurospital SpA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Light Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nFocus Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nFoundation Medicine, Inc.\r\n\nFUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation\r\n\nFujirebio Europe NV\r\n\nGenalyte, Inc.\r\n\nGenBio\r\n\nGenMark Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nGenPrime, Inc.\r\n\nGenzyme Corporation\r\n\nGlycoMark, Inc.\r\n\nGold Standard Diagnostics\r\n\nGreat Basin Corporation\r\n\nGuangzhou Wondfo Co., Ltd.\r\n\nGuardant Health, Inc.\r\n\nHaemonetics Corporation\r\n\nHardy Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nHealgen Scientific, LLC\r\n\nHealthy.io Ltd.\r\n\nHelena Laboratories Corporation\r\n\nHelix OpCo, LLC\r\n\nHemaTechnologies\r\n\nHemosonics, LLC\r\n\nHenry Schein, Inc.\r\n\nHologic, Inc.\r\n\nHORIBA, Ltd. - Main Site\r\n\nHORIBA, Ltd. - MedTestDx)\r\n\nHycor Biomedical, Inc.\r\n\nHYPHEN Biomed SAS\r\n\niCubate, Inc.\r\n\nIDS PLC\r\n\niLine Microsystems SL\r\n\nIllumina, Inc.\r\n\nImmucor, Inc.\r\n\nImmunalysis Corporation\r\n\nImmuno Concepts N.A. Ltd.\r\n\nImmuno-Mycologics, Inc.\r\n\nImmunodiagnostic Systems Holdings PLC\r\n\nImmunotech sro\r\n\nInBios International, Inc.\r\n\nIndependent Medical Co-Op, Inc.\r\n\nInDevR, Inc.\r\n\nInfrared Laboratory Systems, LLC\r\n\nInvivoscribe, Inc\r\n\nIVD Research, Inc.\r\n\niXensor Co., Ltd.\r\n\nJana Care, Inc.\r\n\nKamiya Biomedical Company, LLC\r\n\nKPS Analytics\r\n\nKRONUS, Inc.\r\n\nLaborie Medical Technologies Corp.\r\n\nLeica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH\r\n\nLifeSign, LLC\r\n\nLin-Zhi International, Inc.\r\n\nLiofilchem srl\r\n\nLite-On Technology Corporation\r\n\nLuminex Corporation\r\n\nLumiQuick Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nM Dialysis AB\r\n\nMACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG\r\n\nMagnaBioSciences, LLC\r\n\nMedica Corporation\r\n\nMedical Electronic Systems, LLC\r\n\nMedical Wire & Equipment\r\n\nMedicon Hellas SA\r\n\nMedimpex United, Inc.\r\n\nMedtronic PLC\r\n\nMELET SCHLOESING Laboratoires SA\r\n\nMeMed Diagnostics, Ltd.\r\n\nMeridian Bioscience, Inc.\r\n\nMeso Scale Diagnostics, LLC\r\n\nMetaSystems Indigo GmbH\r\n\nMicro Distributing II, Ltd.\r\n\nMinaris Medical America, Inc.\r\n\nMindray Medical International Ltd.\r\n\nMitsubishi Chemical Medience Corp.\r\n\nMonobind, Inc.\r\n\nMyriad Genetics, Inc.\r\n\nNano-Ditech Corporation\r\n\nNanoEnTek, Inc.\r\n\nNantHealth, Inc.\r\n\nNative Diagnostics International\r\n\nNeuMoDx Molecular, Inc.\r\n\nNexScreen, LLC\r\n\nNG Biotech SAS\r\n\nNova Biomedical Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOVX Systems, Inc.\r\n\nNOWDiagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nOne Lambda, Inc.\r\n\nOPKO Health, Inc.\r\n\nOPTI Medical Systems\r\n\nOraSure Technologies, Inc.\r\n\nOrion Diagnostica Oy\r\n\nOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nOtsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.\r\n\nOxford Gene Technology IP Limited\r\n\nOy Medix Biochemica Ab\r\n\nPall Corporation\r\n\nPanion & BF Biotech Inc.\r\n\nParsagen Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nPerkinElmer, Inc.\r\n\nPhamatech, Inc.\r\n\nPixcell Medical Technologies, Ltd.\r\n\nPointe Scientific, Inc.\r\n\nPolymedco CDP, LLC\r\n\nPolymer Technology Systems, Inc.\r\n\nPrecision BioLogic, Inc.\r\n\nPremier Biotech, Inc.\r\n\nProgenika Biopharma SA\r\n\nPsychemedics Corporation\r\n\nQIAGEN GmbH\r\n\nQuidel Corporation\r\n\nQuotient Ltd.\r\n\nR-Biopharm AG\r\n\nr2 Diagnostics\r\n\nRadiometer Medical ApS\r\n\nRandox Laboratories Ltd.\r\n\nRapid Detect, Inc.\r\n\nReichert, Inc.\r\n\nResponse Biomedical Corporation\r\n\nRoche Diagnostics\r\n\nSakae, Inc.\r\n\nSanguina, LLC\r\n\nScopio Labs Ltd.\r\n\nSebia SA\r\n\nSekisui Diagnostics PEI, Inc.\r\n\nSentinel CH SpA\r\n\nSerosep Ltd.\r\n\nShenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology Co. Ltd.\r\n\nShenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co. Ltd.\r\n\nSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics\r\n\nSight Diagnostics Ltd.\r\n\nSkyla Corporation\r\n\nSpectral Medical, Inc.\r\n\nSSI Diagnostica A\/S\r\n\nStanbio Laboratory L.P.\r\n\nStratec Biomedical AG\r\n\nStreck, Inc.\r\n\nSvar Life Science AB\r\n\nSysmex America, Inc.\r\n\nT2 Biosystems, Inc.\r\n\nTaiDoc Technology Corporation\r\n\nTecan Trading AG\r\n\nTECHLAB, Inc.\r\n\nTeco Diagnostics, Inc.\r\n\nTEM Innovations GmbH\r\n\nTexas BioGene, Inc.\r\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific\r\n\nTokyo Boeki Holdings Corp.\r\n\nTosoh Corporation\r\n\nTrinity Biotech Plc\r\n\nUniversal Meditech, Inc.\r\n\nURIT Medical Electronic Group Co., Ltd.\r\n\nVela Diagnostics Pte. Ltd.\r\n\nViramed Biotech AG\r\n\nWerfen\r\n\nWiener Laboratorios SAIC\r\n\nWuxi BioHermes Biomedical Technology Co. 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However, is ultimately up to the potential buyer to verify with the vendor an item's CLIA certification status before purchase.\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable\" style=\"\">\n\n\n<tbody><tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">\n<p><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sciex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AB Sciex Pte. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalpointofcare.abbott\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/acceleratediagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/accessbio.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Access Bio, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acrobiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Acro Biotech, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advinbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Advin Biotech, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aesku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AESKU.GROUP GmbH & Co. KG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aggredyne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aggredyne, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agilent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Agilent Technologies, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qdaide.com\/english\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">AiDe Diagnostic Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/akonni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Akonni Biosystems, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/quotientbd.com\/us-products\" target=\"_blank\">Alba Bioscience Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/alcorscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ALCOR Scientific, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/awdt.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alfa Wassermann, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alifax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alifax S.r.l.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alphalabs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alpha Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Laboratory Products Company Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anshlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ansh Labs, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apbiocode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Applied Biocode, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/spectral-imaging.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Applied Spectral Imaging, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arlington Scientific, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ark-tdm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ARK Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fungitell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astutemedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Astute Medical, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atago.net\/en\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">ATAGO U.S.A., Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/athelas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Athelas, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/atlas-medical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlas Medical Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/avioq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Avioq, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awaretech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Awareness Technology, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/aximbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azurebiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Azure Biotech, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bacterioscan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BacterioScan, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beckmancoulter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beckman Coulter, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bdbiosciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Becton, Dickinson and Company - Biosciences<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/moleculardiagnostics.bd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Becton, Dickinson and Company - Molecular<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/baebies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Baebies, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bindingsite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Binding Site Group Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mybinxhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">binx health, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-rad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biocare.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biocare Medical, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biocartis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biocartis NV<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biofiredx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biofire Diagnostics, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biogenex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioGenix Laboratories, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biofortuna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biofortuna Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biolytical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bioLytical Laboratories, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biomerieux-diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bioM\u00e9rieux SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biorexlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biorex Labs, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/home.biosystems.es\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioSystems SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biotek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioTek Instruments, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bioview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bioview Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boditech.co.kr\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Boditech Med, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonraybio.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Bonraybio Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buhlmannlabs.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\">B\u00dcHLMANN Laboratories AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brahms.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">BRAHMS GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bruker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bruker Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalhealth.com\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinal Health, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinachemistries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cellavision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CellaVision AB<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cddiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CD Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cepheid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cepheid<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check-points.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check-Points Health BV<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chembio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chronolog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chrono-Log Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cleverculturesystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clever Culture Systems AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cdsolinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Diagnostics Solutions, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/curetis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Curetis NV<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denka.co.jp\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\">Denka Company Limited<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagam.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">DiAgam SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIAGAST SAS<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagnostic.grifols.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diagnostic Grifols SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stago-us.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diagnostica Stago, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diamonddiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diamond Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diasorin.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\">DiaSorin S.p.A.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diatron.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diatron Medical Instruments Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diazyme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diazyme Laboratories, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diesse.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIESSE Diagnostica Senese SpA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dirui.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIRUI Industrial Co. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drewscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Scientific, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drawbridgehealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drawbridge Health, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EDAN Instruments, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eiken.co.jp\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elitechgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ELITech Group SAS<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.erbamannheim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erba Diagnostics Mannheim GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.erbalachema.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erba Lachema s.r.o.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euroimmun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calprotectina.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eurospital SpA<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; padding-right:10px;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">\n<p><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstlightdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">First Light Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.focusdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Focus Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationmedicine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Medicine, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcaresolutions-us.fujifilm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fujirebio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fujirebio Europe NV<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genalyte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Genalyte, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GenBio<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genmarkdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genprime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GenPrime, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanofi.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Genzyme Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/glycomark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GlycoMark, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/gsdx.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Standard Diagnostics<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/gbscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Basin Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wondfo.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guangzhou Wondfo Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/guardant360cdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guardant Health, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.haemonetics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Haemonetics Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hardydiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hardy Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healgen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healgen Scientific, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthy.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy.io Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Helena Laboratories Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Helix OpCo, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hematek.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">HemaTechnologies<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hemosonics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hemosonics, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.henryschein.com\/us-en\/medical\/\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Schein, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ffntest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hologic, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.horiba.com\/en_en\/\" target=\"_blank\">HORIBA, Ltd. - Main Site<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medtestdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HORIBA, Ltd. - MedTestDx<\/a>)<br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hycorbiomedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hycor Biomedical, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyphen-biomed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HYPHEN Biomed SAS<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/icubate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">iCubate, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idsplc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">IDS PLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinemicrosystems.com\/nw\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\">iLine Microsystems SL<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.illumina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Illumina, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immucor.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immucor, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/immunalysis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immunalysis Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/immunoconcepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immuno Concepts N.A. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immuno-Mycologics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idsplc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immunodiagnostic Systems Holdings PLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/immunotech.cz\/immunotech-s.r.o\" target=\"_blank\">Immunotech sro<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/inbios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">InBios International, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imcoinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Independent Medical Co-Op, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/indevr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">InDevR, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irlabsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Infrared Laboratory Systems, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/invivoscribe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Invivoscribe, Inc<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ivdresearch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">IVD Research, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ixensor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">iXensor Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janacare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jana Care, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiyabiomedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kpmanalytics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">KPS Analytics<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/kronus.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">KRONUS, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laborie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leicabiosystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesignmed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LifeSign, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/lin-zhi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lin-Zhi International, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liofilchem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Liofilchem srl<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skyla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lite-On Technology Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luminexcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Luminex Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/lumiquick.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">LumiQuick Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdialysis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">M Dialysis AB<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mn-net.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.magnabiosciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MagnaBioSciences, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicacorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medica Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mes-global.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Electronic Systems, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amnicator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Wire & Equipment<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconsa.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medicon Hellas SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meditests.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medimpex United, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medtronic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medtronic PLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mslabos.eu\/hum\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">MELET SCHLOESING Laboratoires SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.me-med.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MeMed Diagnostics, Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianbioscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meridian Bioscience, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mesoscale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/metasystems-indigo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MetaSystems Indigo GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micro-distributing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Micro Distributing II, Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/minarismedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minaris Medical America, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindray.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mindray Medical International Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pathfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Corp.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monobind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monobind, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/myriad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Myriad Genetics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nanoditech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nano-Ditech Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nanoentek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NanoEnTek, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nanthealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NantHealth, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nativediagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Native Diagnostics International<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neumodx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NeuMoDx Molecular, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nexscreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NexScreen, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ngbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NG Biotech SAS<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.novabiomedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nova Biomedical Corporation<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; padding-right:10px;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">\n<p><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.novxsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NOVX Systems, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nowdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NOWDiagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/onelambda\/us\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">One Lambda, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OPKO Health, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optimedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OPTI Medical Systems<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orasure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OraSure Technologies, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aidian.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orion Diagnostica Oy<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.otsuka.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ogt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oxford Gene Technology IP Limited<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixbiochemica.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oy Medix Biochemica Ab<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pall Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbf.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\">Panion & BF Biotech Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/partosure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parsagen Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perkinelmer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">PerkinElmer, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phamatech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phamatech, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pixcell-medical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pixcell Medical Technologies, Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pointescientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pointe Scientific, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polymedco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymedco CDP, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ptsdiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/precisionbiologic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Precision BioLogic, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Premier Biotech, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.progenika.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Progenika Biopharma SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychemedics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Psychemedics Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qiagen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">QIAGEN GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quidel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quidel Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/quotientbd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quotient Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clinical.r-biopharm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">R-Biopharm AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/r2diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">r<sup>2<\/sup> Diagnostics<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiometer.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Radiometer Medical ApS<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.randox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Randox Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rapiddetect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rapid Detect, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reichertai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Reichert, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/responsebio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Response Biomedical Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/diagnostics.roche.com\/global\/en\/products\/product-category\/molecular-diagnostics.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roche Diagnostics<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sakaecorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sakae, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanguina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sanguina, LLC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/scopiolabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scopio Labs Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sebia.com\/en-UK\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sebia SA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sekisuidiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sekisui Diagnostics PEI, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sentineldiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sentinel CH SpA<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serosep.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Serosep Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.bioeasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology Co. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snibe.com\/zh_en\/en_index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-healthineers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sightdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sight Diagnostics Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skyla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skyla Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/spectraldx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spectral Medical, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/immuview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SSI Diagnostica A\/S<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stanbio Laboratory L.P.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratec.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Stratec Biomedical AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.streck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Streck, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.svarlifescience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Svar Life Science AB<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysmex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sysmex America, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t2biosystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">T2 Biosystems, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/taidoc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TaiDoc Technology Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibl-international.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tecan Trading AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TECHLAB, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tecodiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teco Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotem.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">TEM Innovations GmbH<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tbgbio.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Texas BioGene, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thermo Fisher Scientific<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tokyo-boeki.co.jp\/english\/product\/science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo Boeki Holdings Corp.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tosoh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tosoh Corporation<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitybiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trinity Biotech Plc<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.universal-meditech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Meditech, Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.urit.com\/en2\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">URIT Medical Electronic Group Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veladx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vela Diagnostics Pte. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viramed.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">Viramed Biotech AG<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.werfen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Werfen<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiener-lab.com.ar\/EN\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wiener Laboratorios SAIC<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.biohermes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wuxi BioHermes Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yd-diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">YD Diagnostics Corp.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210043\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.020 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.024 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 248\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 30047\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 5.252 1 -total\n100.00% 5.252 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Other_diagnostic_instrument_and_test_kit_vendors\n 54.15% 2.844 1 Template:Vendors_of_CLIA-certified_moderate_or_complex_items\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13337-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210043 and revision id 48188. 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Vendors were pulled from the FDA's downloadable CLIA file from May 2022. The file was sorted to pull out the CLIA-waived devices, and then the vendors were researched to see if they still actively marketed the listed product(s). In some cases, the vendor listed on the FDA file was acquired by another company. If the associated products were still found to be marketed by the acquiring company, that company name was used. CLIA-waived device and test kit types are given as a general guide to what CLIA-waived items the vendor offers.\nNote: Do not assume that just because a vendor is listed here all of its offerings are CLIA-waived. Some of these vendors may also sell analyzers and tests that are certified moderate or complex. Additionally, this listing does not name the specific CLIA-waived item(s). It is ultimately up to the potential buyer to verify with the vendor that a specific item is CLIA-waived before purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors of CLIA-waived Instruments and Devices\n\n\nOriginal manufacturer\n\nTesting domain(s) covered\n\nDevice type(s)\n\n\nAbaxis, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nchemistry analyzers\n\n\nAbbot Diabetes Care\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAbbot Point of Care\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology\n\nblood analyzers, chemistry analyzers, hematology devices, molecular immunoassay analyzer\n\n\nACON Laboratories, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n\n\nAdvocate Meters, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAgaMatrix, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAll Medicus Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAlliance International Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAmVenturex, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood ketone monitors\n\n\nAmerican Screening Corp.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAndon Health Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nApex Biotechnology Corp.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\nApplied Biomedical, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nArkray USA, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, chemistry analyzers\n\n\nAscensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nAthelas, Inc.\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nBecton Dickson and Company\n\nimmunology\n\ndigital immunoassay analyzer\n\n\nBigfoot Biomedical, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nbinx health, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nmolecular immunoassay analyzer\n\n\nBioLand Technology Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nBionime Corporation\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nBioSys Laboratories, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine analyzers\n\n\nBioTelemetry, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nBiotron Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nBonraybio Co., Ltd.\n\nmiscellaneous\n\nfertility monitor (male)\n\n\nBruno Pharma Innovations, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\nBTNX, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n\n\nCambridge Sensors Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nCardinal Health, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine analyzers\n\n\nCGETC, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nClarity Diagnostics, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n\n\nCoaguSense, Inc.\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nDELBio, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nDiathrive, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nEKF Diagnostics Holding Plc\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors, hematology devices\n\n\nEmpecs Medical Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nEPS Bio Technology Corp.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nFifty 50 Medical, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nFirstVitals Health and Wellness, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nForaCare, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nGeneral Life Biotechnology Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nGermaine Laboratories, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry, urinalysis\n\nblood cholesterol monitors, blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n\n\nGL Diabetes, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nGluco Perfect, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nGreater Goods, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nGreenCross Medis Corp.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nHemoCue AB\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology\n\nblood glucose monitors, hematology devices\n\n\nHenry Schein, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine analyzers\n\n\nHMD Biomedical, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nHome Aide Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nHummingbird Medical, Inc.\r\ndba Nurse Rosie Products\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\ni-SENS. Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\niHealth Labs, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nijDream Corporation\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\niLine Microsystems SL\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nInfopia Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nIntuity Medical, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nJant Pharmacal Corp.\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nJoicom Corporation\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nJoinsoon Medical Technology Co., Ltd.\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nKeto-Check, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\nKPI Healthcare, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood cholesterol monitors\n\n\nLabStyle Innovations Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nLifeScan, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nLivongo Health, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMagellan Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood analyzers\n\n\nMajor Biosystem Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMcKesson Medical-Surgical\r\nMcKesson Medical-Surgical, PSS site\n\nclinical chemistry, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n\n\nMediVena, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMedline Industries, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n\n\nMeridian Bioscience, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood lead analyzer\n\n\nMesa Biotech, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\ndigital immunoassay analyzer\n\n\nMetene Limited\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMHC Medical Products, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMiCoBioMed Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMicroTech Medical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nMidwest Trading Group, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nNova Biomedical Corp.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nO2 Lifecare, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood cholesterol monitors\n\n\nOk Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nOmnis Health, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nOptumRx, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nPhilosys Co., Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nPip Diabetes Care\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nPolymer Technology Systems, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood cholesterol monitors\n\n\nPOPS! Diabetes Care, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nProdigy Diabetes Care, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nPTS Diagnostics\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology\n\nblood glucose monitors, hematology devices\n\n\nRoche Diagnostics\n\nclinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n\n\nSD BioSensor, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nSeparation Technology, Inc.\n\nhematology\n\nhematology devices\n\n\nSiemens Healthcare GmbH\n\nhematology, urinalysis\n\nhematology devices, urine analyzers\n\n\nSimple Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nSinocare, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nSmart Meter, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nSMC Direct, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry, urinalysis\n\nblood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n\n\nStanbio Laboratory L.P.\n\nhematology, urinalysis\n\nhematology devices, urine analyzers\n\n\nSwiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH\n\nurinalysis\n\nfertility monitor (female)\n\n\nTearLab Corporation\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nchemistry analyzers\n\n\nTeco Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine analyzers\n\n\nTenovi Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nTrividia Health, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nTyson Bioresearch, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nUS Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nVidan Diagnostics, LLC\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\nVisgeneer, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\nVivaChek Laboratories, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n\n\nYD Diagnostics Corp.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine analyzers\n\n\nZenith Diagnostics\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose monitors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors of CLIA-waived Test Kits and Supplies\n\n\nOriginal manufacturer\n\nTesting domain(s) covered\n\nTest kit type(s)\n\n\n1 Step Detect Associates, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAbbott (formerly Alere\/Inverness\/Innovacon)\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nACON Laboratories, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, H. pylori, mono, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nAcro Biotech, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nAdvin Biotech, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAerscher Diagnostics, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, gastric occult\n\n\nAi De Diagnostic Co.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nAlfa Scientific Designs, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test\n\n\nALYK, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nAmerican Bio Medica Corp.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAmerican Screening Corp.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAmeritek USA, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test, trichomonas\n\n\nAnalyticon Biotechnologies AG\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nArlington Scientific, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nArtron Laboratories, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nAssure Tech. (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAtlas Medical Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nAxium BioResearch, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nAzure Biotech, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nBeckman Coulter, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, gastric occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nBecton Dickson and Company\n\nimmunology\n\nH. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nBest Value Medical\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nBhat Bio-tech India Private Limited\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nBig Room Testing, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nbioLytical Laboratories, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nHIV-1\n\n\nBiomerica, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test\n\n\nbioM\u00e9rieux SA\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nBiorex Labs, LLC\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nBiotech Screening, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nBiotron Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nBTNX, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, FSH, H. pylori, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, TSH\n\n\nCambridge Diagnostic Products, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult\n\n\nCardinal Health, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nH. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nCen-Med Enterprises, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, pregnancy test\n\n\nCenogenics Corp.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nCepheid\n\nimmunology\n\ninfluenza, Strep A\n\n\nChain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nChematics, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nChembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nHIV-1, HIV-2\n\n\nChemtron Biotech, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nClarity Diagnostics, LLC\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test\n\n\nCLIAwaived, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, pregnancy test, Strep A, TSH, urine reagent strips\n\n\nClinical Genomics Technologies Pty. Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult\n\n\nClinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nCoastline Medical Management, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nCo-innovation Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nCommon Sense Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\nvaginal pH\n\n\nConfirm Biosciences\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nCoretests, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nDealmed Medical Supplies, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nDevon Medical Products, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nDFI Co., Ltd.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nDiagnostics Direct, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\nsyphilis\n\n\nDeus Vult, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nDrug Test City, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nEASY at Home Medical, LLC\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nEKLA Corporation\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nExpress Diagnostics International, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nEZ Testing Solutions, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nFirst Check Diagnostics, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nFisher Healthcare\n\nimmunology\n\ninfluenza, RSV\n\n\nGermaine Laboratories, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nGet Stix, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nGuangzhou Wondfo Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nHalyard Worldwide, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nH. pylori\n\n\nHangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nHangzhou Biotest Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nHangzhou Clongene Biotech Co. Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nHangzhou Sejoy Electronics & Instruments Co. Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nHatty, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nHealgen Scientific, LLC\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nHealthy.io Ltd.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nHelena Laboratories Corp.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult\n\n\nHenry Schein, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nHeritage House '76 Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nHome Health UK, Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nHospital Connect, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\ni-Health, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nIMCO, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nmono, pregnancy test, Strep A, trichomonas\n\n\nImmunostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\npregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nInnovative Laboratory Solutions, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nInnovita (Tangshan) Biological Technology Co. Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nIndependent Medical Co-Op, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nIntrinsic Interventions, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nJant Pharmacal Corp.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, TSH, urine reagent strips\n\n\nLabsystems Diagnostics Oy\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nLendas, UAB\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nLIA Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nLifeSign, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nLumiQuick Diagnostics, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nMandarin Enterprises, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nMagenta Technology Partners, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMasena Invest BV\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nMcKesson Medical-Surgical\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nMedical Disposables Corporation\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult\n\n\nMedical Distribution Group, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMedical Electronic Systems, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\nsemen\n\n\nMedimpex United, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nMedline Industries, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nMercedes Scientific, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMeridian Bioscience, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nMergers Marketing, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nMesa Biotech, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nStrep A\n\n\nMFB Fertility, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfertility test\n\n\nMicro Distributing II, Ltd.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMosie, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nMossman Associates, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMotilityCount ApS\n\nimmunology\n\nsemen\n\n\nMP Biomedicals, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nMyDrugTestCups.com, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nNantong EGENS Bio Technology Company\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nNational Diagnostic Products Pty. Ltd.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nblood glucose\n\n\nNational Distribution & Contracting, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nNational Test Systems, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nNative Diagnostics, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nNatural Cycles Nordic AB\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nNewScen Coast Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nNexScreen, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nNoble Medical, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nOmega Laboratories, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nOn-Site Testing Specialists, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nOraSure Technologies, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, HCV, HIV-1\n\n\nOrigin, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nOwens & Minor, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nPhamatech, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nPharmaceutical Marketing Systems, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nTSH\n\n\nPinnacle BioLabs, LLC\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nPolymed Therapeutics, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nPolymedco, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nBTA, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nPremier Biotech, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nPrestige Brands Holdings, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nPrinceton BioMeditech Corporation\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A\n\n\nProctor and Gamble\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nProfessional Medical, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nPropper Manufacturing Co., Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nfecal occult\n\n\nQingdao Hightop Biotech Co. Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nQualigen, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nTSH\n\n\nQuidel Corporation\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nH. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, urine reagent strips, vaginal pH\n\n\nRapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.\n\nadenovirus, MMP-9\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nRapid Self Test, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nRedwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nRhema Scientific, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nRightBio Metrics, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\ngastric pH\n\n\nRunbio Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\novulation test, pregnancy test\n\n\nSA Scientific, Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\ninfluenza, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A\n\n\nSandstone Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nsemen\n\n\nSasmar, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nSavyon Diagnostics Ltd.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nScanwell Health, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nSafecare Biotech (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nScanadu, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nSCI Medic, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nScreening Devices Canada, Inc.\n\nclinical chemistry\n\nTSH\n\n\nSekisui Diagnostics, LLC\n\nimmunology\n\ninfluenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, trichomonas\n\n\nSerim Research Corporation\n\nimmunology\n\nH. pylori\n\n\nShanghai Chemtron Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nShenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology Co., Ltd.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nSiemens Healthcare GmbH\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nSMC Direct, LLC\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\npregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nSolCraft, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nSpermCheck\n\nimmunology\n\nsemen\n\n\nSpeedy Solutions, LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nStanbio Laboratory L.P.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nSugentech, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nSwiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH\n\nimmunology\n\novulation test, pregnancy test\n\n\nSyntron Bioresearch, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nSZIO+, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nTanner Scientific, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nTeco Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n\ndrug screen, fecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n\n\nTianjin New Bay Bioresearch Co. Ltd. \n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nTransMed Co., LLC\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nTransmetron, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nTrinity Biotech Plc\n\nimmunology\n\nH. pylori, HIV-1\n\n\nTrue Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nTurklab AS\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nUA Cups, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nUCP Biosciences, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nUltimate Analysis Cup, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nUniversal Meditech, Inc.\n\nimmunology, urinalysis\n\nfecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n\n\nUqora, Inc.\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nUS Diagnostics, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nUTest\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nuVera Diagnostics, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nVerify Diagnostics, Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nVicTorch Meditek, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nVisby Medical, Inc.\n\nimmunology\n\nSTI test\n\n\nW.H.P.M., Inc.\n\nimmunology, toxicology\n\ndrug screen, pregnancy test\n\n\nWeihai Kangzhou Biotechnology Engineering Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nWholepower Biotech Co., Ltd.\n\nimmunology\n\npregnancy test\n\n\nWiener Laboratorios SAIC\n\nurinalysis\n\nurine reagent strips\n\n\nWOLFE, Inc.\n\ntoxicology\n\ndrug screen\n\n\nWondfo Biotech Co. 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Vendors were pulled from the FDA's <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/medical-device-databases\/clinical-laboratory-improvement-amendments-download-data\" target=\"_blank\">downloadable CLIA file<\/a> from May 2022. The file was sorted to pull out the CLIA-waived devices, and then the vendors were researched to see if they still actively marketed the listed product(s). In some cases, the vendor listed on the FDA file was acquired by another company. If the associated products were still found to be marketed by the acquiring company, that company name was used. CLIA-waived device and test kit types are given as a general guide to what CLIA-waived items the vendor offers.\n<\/p><p><b>Note<\/b>: Do not assume that just because a vendor is listed here all of its offerings are CLIA-waived. Some of these vendors may also sell analyzers and tests that are certified moderate or complex. Additionally, this listing does not name the specific CLIA-waived item(s). It is ultimately up to the potential buyer to verify with the vendor that a specific item is CLIA-waived before purchase. \n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable collapsible sortable\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\">Vendors of CLIA-waived Instruments and Devices\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Original manufacturer\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Testing domain(s) covered\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Device type(s)\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abaxis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abaxis, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">chemistry analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetescare.abbott\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Diabetes Care<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalpointofcare.abbott\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Point of Care<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood analyzers, chemistry analyzers, hematology devices, molecular immunoassay analyzer\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aconlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACON Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/advocatemeters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Advocate Meters, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/agamatrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AgaMatrix, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allmedicus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">All Medicus Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alliance-intl.com.tw\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alliance International Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ketocoachx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AmVenturex, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanscreeningcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Screening Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jiuan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Andon Health Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apexbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apex Biotechnology Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/appliedbiomedical.com\/wp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Applied Biomedical, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arkrayusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arkray USA, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, chemistry analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascensia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athelas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Athelas, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Becton Dickson and Company<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">digital immunoassay analyzer\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigfootbiomedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mybinxhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">binx health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">molecular immunoassay analyzer\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bioland.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioLand Technology Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bionime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bionime Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biosyslabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioSys Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gobio.com\/health-management\/\" target=\"_blank\">BioTelemetry, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biotrondiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biotron Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/lenshooke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bonraybio Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">miscellaneous\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fertility monitor (male)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/brunomd6.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bruno Pharma Innovations, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.btnx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BTNX, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.microdotcs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cambridge Sensors Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinal Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/okra.care\/\" target=\"_blank\">CGETC, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/claritydiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clarity Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/coag-sense.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CoaguSense, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.delbioww.com\/en\/Home\/Index\" target=\"_blank\">DELBio, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/diathrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diathrive, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfdiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EKF Diagnostics Holding Plc<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors, hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.empecs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Empecs Medical Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/epsbio.en.ec21.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EPS Bio Technology Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fifty50pharmacy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fifty 50 Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.firstvitals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FirstVitals Health and Wellness, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/foracare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ForaCare, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glbiotech.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\">General Life Biotechnology Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.germainelabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Germaine Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood cholesterol monitors, blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gl-diabetes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GL Diabetes, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/glucoperfect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gluco Perfect, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/greatergoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Greater Goods, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gcmedis.com\/src\/sub211.php\" target=\"_blank\">GreenCross Medis Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hemocue.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">HemoCue AB<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.henryschein.com\/us-en\/medical\/\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Schein, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HMD Biomedical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaide.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Aide Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nurserosie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hummingbird Medical, Inc.<br \/>dba Nurse Rosie Products<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/i-sens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">i-SENS. Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ihealthlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">iHealth Labs, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ijdream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ijDream Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinemicrosystems.com\/nw\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\">iLine Microsystems SL<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/infopia.en.ec21.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Infopia Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.presspogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Intuity Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jantdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jant Pharmacal Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/renpho.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joicom Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joinsoon.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joinsoon Medical Technology Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/keto-mojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Keto-Check, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curofit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">KPI Healthcare, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood cholesterol monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mydario.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LabStyle Innovations Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onetouch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LifeScan, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/welcome.livongo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Livongo Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magellandx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.majorbio.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\">Major Biosystem Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/eccatalogue.mckesson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson Medical-Surgical<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.mypss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson Medical-Surgical, PSS site<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medivena.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MediVena, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medline Industries, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianbioscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meridian Bioscience, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood lead analyzer\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mesabiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mesa Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">digital immunoassay analyzer\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/metene.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Metene Limited<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/mhcmed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MHC Medical Products, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.micobiomed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MiCoBioMed Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.microtechmd.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">MicroTech Medical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nuvomed.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Trading Group, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.novabiomedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nova Biomedical Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/curofit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">O2 Lifecare, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood cholesterol monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ok Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omnishealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Omnis Health, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optumrx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OptumRx, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.philosys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosys Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hellopip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pip Diabetes Care<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ptsdiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood cholesterol monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/popsdiabetes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">POPS! Diabetes Care, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prodigymeter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ptsdiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">PTS Diagnostics<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/usdiagnostics.roche.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roche Diagnostics<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, hematology devices, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/sdbiosensor.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\">SD BioSensor, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/separation-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Separation Technology, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-healthineers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Siemens Healthcare GmbH<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/simplediagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simple Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sinocare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sinocare, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/smartmeterrpm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Smart Meter, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/smcdirectonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SMC Direct, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stanbio Laboratory L.P.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">hematology devices, urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissprecisiondiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fertility monitor (female)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tearlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TearLab Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">chemistry analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tecodiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teco Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/tenovi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tenovi Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trividiahealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trividia Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tysonbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tyson Bioresearch, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usdiagnostics.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/vidandiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vidan Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visgeneer.com.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visgeneer, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivachek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">VivaChek Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors, blood ketone monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yd-diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">YD Diagnostics Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine analyzers\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zenithdiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zenith Diagnostics<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose monitors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable collapsible sortable\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\">Vendors of CLIA-waived Test Kits and Supplies\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Original manufacturer\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Testing domain(s) covered\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Test kit type(s)\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stepdtx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">1 Step Detect Associates, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alere.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Abbott (formerly Alere\/Inverness\/Innovacon)<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aconlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ACON Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, H. pylori, mono, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acrobiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Acro Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advinbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Advin Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hemaprompt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aerscher Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, gastric occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qdaide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ai De Diagnostic Co.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alfascientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mylola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ALYK, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/abmc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Bio Medica Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanscreeningcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Screening Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ameritek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ameritek USA, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test, trichomonas\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticon-diagnostics.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Analyticon Biotechnologies AG<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arlington Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artronlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Artron Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diareagent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Assure Tech. (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/atlas-medical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlas Medical Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axiumbioresearch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Axium BioResearch, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azurebiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Azure Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beckmancoulter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beckman Coulter, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, gastric occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bd.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\">Becton Dickson and Company<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bestvaluemedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Value Medical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/bhatbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bhat Bio-tech India Private Limited<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntsbiz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Big Room Testing, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biolytical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bioLytical Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">HIV-1\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biomerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biomerica, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biomerieux-diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">bioM\u00e9rieux SA<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biorexlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biorex Labs, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biotechscreening.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biotech Screening, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biotrondiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biotron Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.btnx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BTNX, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, FSH, H. pylori, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, TSH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ecamco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cambridge Diagnostic Products, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinal Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cenmedonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cenogenics.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cenogenics Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cepheid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cepheid<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">influenza, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaindrug.com\/quality-choice-1\" target=\"_blank\">Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chematics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chematics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chembio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">HIV-1, HIV-2\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uschemtronbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chemtron Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/churchdwight.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Church & Dwight Co., Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/claritydiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clarity Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliawaived.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLIAwaived, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, pregnancy test, Strep A, TSH, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicalgenomics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Genomics Technologies Pty. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crlcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastlinems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coastline Medical Management, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co-innovation.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Co-innovation Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cs-commonsense.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Common Sense Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">vaginal pH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confirmbiosciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Confirm Biosciences<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.coretests.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coretests, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dealmed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dealmed Medical Supplies, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.devonmedicalproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Devon Medical Products, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dficare.com\/en\/index.php\/\" target=\"_blank\">DFI Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagnosticsdirect2u.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diagnostics Direct, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">syphilis\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/preferredmedsupply.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Deus Vult, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drug Test City, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcare-manager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EASY at Home Medical, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/eklacorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EKLA Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugcheck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Express Diagnostics International, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztestcup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">EZ Testing Solutions, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcheckfamily.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">First Check Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fishersci.com\/us\/en\/healthcare-products\/selection-guides\/fisher-healthcare-sure-vue-kits.html\" target=\"_blank\">Fisher Healthcare<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">influenza, RSV\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.germainelabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Germaine Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/getstix.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get Stix, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wondfo.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guangzhou Wondfo Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/products.halyardhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Halyard Worldwide, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alltests.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.biotests.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Biotest Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.clongene.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Clongene Biotech Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sejoy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Sejoy Electronics & Instruments Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nursehatty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hatty, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healgen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healgen Scientific, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthy.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy.io Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Helena Laboratories Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.henryschein.com\/us-en\/medical\/\" target=\"_blank\">Henry Schein, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.heritagehouse76.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heritage House '76 Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/homehealth-uk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Health UK, Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/12panelnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hospital Connect, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azoproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">i-Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imcoinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">IMCO, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, trichomonas\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immunostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immunostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/eztestcup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Innovative Laboratory Solutions, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.innovita.com.cn\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Innovita (Tangshan) Biological Technology Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imcoinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Independent Medical Co-Op, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/myvistaflow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Intrinsic Interventions, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jantdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jant Pharmacal Corp.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, TSH, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/labsystemsdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Labsystems Diagnostics Oy<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/exploroproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lendas, UAB<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/meetlia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LIA Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesignmed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LifeSign, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/lumiquick.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">LumiQuick Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mn-net.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MACHEREY-NAGEL GmbH & Co. KG<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicalguard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mandarin Enterprises, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magentadrugtest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magenta Technology Partners, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/iproven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Masena Invest BV<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/eccatalogue.mckesson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson Medical-Surgical<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldisposables.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Disposables Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistributiongroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Distribution Group, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mes-global.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Electronic Systems, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">semen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meditests.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medimpex United, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medline Industries, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedesscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianbioscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meridian Bioscience, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mergers Marketing, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mesabiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mesa Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/proovtest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MFB Fertility, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fertility test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.micro-distributing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Micro Distributing II, Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mosiebaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mosie, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mossmanassociates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mossman Associates, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swimcount.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MotilityCount ApS<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">semen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mpbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MP Biomedicals, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mydrugtestcups.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MyDrugTestCups.com, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.egens-bio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nantong EGENS Bio Technology Company<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/betachek-europe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Diagnostic Products Pty. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">blood glucose\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.proadvantagebyndc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntsbiz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Test Systems, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nativediagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Native Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcycles.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Cycles Nordic AB<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/newscen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NewScen Coast Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nexscreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NexScreen, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noblemedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Noble Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omegalabs.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Omega Laboratories, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ostsus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">On-Site Testing Specialists, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orasure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OraSure Technologies, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, HCV, HIV-1\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.origindiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Origin, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.owens-minor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Owens & Minor, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phamatech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phamatech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tshchek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pharmaceutical Marketing Systems, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">TSH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pblabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinnacle BioLabs, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polymedt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymed Therapeutics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polymedco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymedco, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">BTA, fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/premierbiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Premier Biotech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eptfamily.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pbmc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Princeton BioMeditech Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, H. pylori, ovulation test, pregnancy test, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/us.pg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Proctor and Gamble<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promedsupply.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Professional Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proppermfg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Propper Manufacturing Co., Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hightopqd.com\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Qingdao Hightop Biotech Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qualigeninc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Qualigen, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">TSH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quidel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quidel Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori, influenza, mono, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, urine reagent strips, vaginal pH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsdetectors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">adenovirus, MMP-9\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/rapidselftest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rapid Self Test, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redwoodtoxicology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rhemascientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rhema Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/rightbiometrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RightBio Metrics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">gastric pH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.runbio-bio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Runbio Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">ovulation test, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sascientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SA Scientific, Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">influenza, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sandstonedx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">semen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sasmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sasmar, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savyondiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Savyon Diagnostics Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scanwellhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scanwell Health, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/m.safecare.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Safecare Biotech (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inuihealth.com\/inui\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Scanadu, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/scimedic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SCI Medic, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/thyrochek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Screening Devices Canada, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">clinical chemistry\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">TSH\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sekisuidiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">influenza, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, trichomonas\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Serim Research Corporation<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chemtronbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shanghai Chemtron Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.bioeasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shenzhen Bioeasy Biotechnology Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-healthineers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Siemens Healthcare GmbH<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/smcdirectonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SMC Direct, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/solcraftmedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SolCraft, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/spermcheck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SpermCheck<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">semen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.drugtestsite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Speedy Solutions, LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stanbio Laboratory L.P.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, mono, pregnancy test, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/sugentech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sugentech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissprecisiondiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">ovulation test, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.syntron.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Syntron Bioresearch, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/szioplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SZIO+, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/tannerscientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tanner Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tecodiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teco Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, fecal occult, ovulation test, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fishersci.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, H. pylori, influenza, pregnancy test, RSV, Strep A, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.femometer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tianjin New Bay Bioresearch Co. Ltd. <\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transmedco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TransMed Co., LLC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transmetrondrugtest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Transmetron, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitybiotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trinity Biotech Plc<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">H. pylori, HIV-1\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/truediag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">True Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turklab.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Turklab AS<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uacups.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">UA Cups, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ucpbiosciences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">UCP Biosciences, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uacups.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Analysis Cup, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.universal-meditech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Meditech, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, pregnancy test, urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/uqora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uqora, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usdiagnostics.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">US Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/utestdrugtesting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">UTest<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/uveradiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">uVera Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/verifydiagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Verify Diagnostics, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/victorch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">VicTorch Meditek, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visbymedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visby Medical, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">STI test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whpm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">W.H.P.M., Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whkangzhou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Weihai Kangzhou Biotechnology Engineering Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wholepowerbio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wholepower Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiener-lab.com.ar\/EN\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wiener Laboratorios SAIC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfeinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">WOLFE, Inc.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/wondfousa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wondfo Biotech Co. Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology, toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen, ovulation test, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/useful.en.alibaba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Xiamen Useful Import and Export Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">toxicology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">drug screen\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yd-diagnostics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">YD Diagnostics<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urinalysis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">urine reagent strips\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zerhitech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zer Hitech Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orientgene.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co., Ltd.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">immunology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">fecal occult, pregnancy test\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210043\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.063 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.065 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 8\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 163797\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 5.926 1 -total\n100.00% 5.926 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/CLIA-waived_instrument_and_test_kit_vendors\n 54.27% 3.216 1 Template:Vendors_of_CLIA-waived_items\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13336-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210043 and revision id 48187. 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AAFP Physician's Office Laboratory Microscopy Atlas (4th ed.). American Academy of Family Physicians. pp. 125. ISBN 9781940373003. https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/pt-lab-testing\/microscopy-atlas.html .   \nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (July 2015). \"To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing\" (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf .   \nDasgupta, A.; Sepulveda, J.L. (2019). Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction (2nd ed.). Elsevier. pp. 510. ISBN 9780128137772. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=HB2kDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover .   \nGarrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2018). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (4th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323532235. https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/laboratory-and-diagnostic-testing-in-ambulatory-care\/major\/978-0-323-53223-5 .   \nPagana, Kathleen Deska; Pagana, Timothy J.; Pagana, Theresa N. (2021). Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference (15th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 1104. ISBN 9780323675192. https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323675192 .   \nTurgeon, M. (2018). Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science (8th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 704. ISBN 9780323549837. https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/linne-and-ringsruds-clinical-laboratory-science\/turgeon\/978-0-323-53082-8 .   \nWager, K.A.; Lee, F.W.; Glaser, J.P. (2021). Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management. Wiley. pp. 416. ISBN 9781119853879. https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Health+Care+Information+Systems%3A+A+Practical+Approach+for+Health+Care+Management%2C+5th+Edition-p-9781119853879 .   \n\r\n\nIndustry magazines\n\n\"Lab Manager Magazine\". LabX Media Group. 2022. https:\/\/www.labmanager.com\/magazine .   \n\"Medical Laboratory Observer Magazine\". Endeavor Business Media, LLC. 2022. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/magazine .   \n\"Physicians Office Resource Magazine\". Medical Education Resources, LLC. 2022. https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/magazine\/ .   \n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:55.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 51 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","7353f61e0f1911926a886f7bd48b6073_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Further_reading rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Further_reading skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Further reading<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.2_Further_reading\">5.2 Further reading<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><br \/>\n<b>Clinical laboratories, including the POL<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">American Academy of Family Physicians (2013). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/pt-lab-testing\/microscopy-atlas.html\" target=\"_blank\"><i>AAFP Physician's Office Laboratory Microscopy Atlas<\/i><\/a> (4th ed.). American Academy of Family Physicians. pp. 125. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9781940373003<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/pt-lab-testing\/microscopy-atlas.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/pt-lab-testing\/microscopy-atlas.html<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=AAFP+Physician%27s+Office+Laboratory+Microscopy+Atlas&rft.aulast=American+Academy+of+Family+Physicians&rft.au=American+Academy+of+Family+Physicians&rft.date=2013&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B125&rft.edition=4th&rft.pub=American+Academy+of+Family+Physicians&rft.isbn=9781940373003&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aafp.org%2Ffamily-physician%2Fpractice-and-career%2Fmanaging-your-practice%2Fpt-lab-testing%2Fmicroscopy-atlas.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (July 2015). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing\"<\/a> (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=To+Test+or+Not+to+Test%3F+Considerations+for+Waived+Testing&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.au=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.date=July+2015&rft.pub=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flabquality%2Fdocs%2Fwaived-tests%2F15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">Dasgupta, A.; Sepulveda, J.L. (2019). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=HB2kDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction<\/i><\/a> (2nd ed.). Elsevier. pp. 510. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780128137772<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=HB2kDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=HB2kDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Accurate+Results+in+the+Clinical+Laboratory%3A+A+Guide+to+Error+Detection+and+Correction&rft.aulast=Dasgupta%2C+A.%3B+Sepulveda%2C+J.L.&rft.au=Dasgupta%2C+A.%3B+Sepulveda%2C+J.L.&rft.date=2019&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B510&rft.edition=2nd&rft.pub=Elsevier&rft.isbn=9780128137772&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DHB2kDwAAQBAJ%26printsec%3Dfrontcover&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2018). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/laboratory-and-diagnostic-testing-in-ambulatory-care\/major\/978-0-323-53223-5\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals<\/i><\/a> (4th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323532235<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/laboratory-and-diagnostic-testing-in-ambulatory-care\/major\/978-0-323-53223-5\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/laboratory-and-diagnostic-testing-in-ambulatory-care\/major\/978-0-323-53223-5<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+and+Diagnostic+Testing+in+Ambulatory+Care%3A+A+Guide+for+Health+Care+Professionals&rft.aulast=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.au=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.date=2018&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B368&rft.edition=4th&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323532235&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elsevier.com%2Fbooks%2Flaboratory-and-diagnostic-testing-in-ambulatory-care%2Fmajor%2F978-0-323-53223-5&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">Pagana, Kathleen Deska; Pagana, Timothy J.; Pagana, Theresa N. (2021). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323675192\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference<\/i><\/a> (15th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 1104. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323675192<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323675192\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323675192<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Mosby%27s+Diagnostic+and+Laboratory+Test+Reference&rft.aulast=Pagana%2C+Kathleen+Deska%3B+Pagana%2C+Timothy+J.%3B+Pagana%2C+Theresa+N.&rft.au=Pagana%2C+Kathleen+Deska%3B+Pagana%2C+Timothy+J.%3B+Pagana%2C+Theresa+N.&rft.date=2021&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B1104&rft.edition=15th&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323675192&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fevolve.elsevier.com%2Fcs%2Fproduct%2F9780323675192&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">Turgeon, M. (2018). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/linne-and-ringsruds-clinical-laboratory-science\/turgeon\/978-0-323-53082-8\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science<\/i><\/a> (8th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 704. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323549837<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/linne-and-ringsruds-clinical-laboratory-science\/turgeon\/978-0-323-53082-8\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/books\/linne-and-ringsruds-clinical-laboratory-science\/turgeon\/978-0-323-53082-8<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Linne+%26+Ringsrud%27s+Clinical+Laboratory+Science&rft.aulast=Turgeon%2C+M.&rft.au=Turgeon%2C+M.&rft.date=2018&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B704&rft.edition=8th&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323549837&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elsevier.com%2Fbooks%2Flinne-and-ringsruds-clinical-laboratory-science%2Fturgeon%2F978-0-323-53082-8&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation book\">Wager, K.A.; Lee, F.W.; Glaser, J.P. (2021). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Health+Care+Information+Systems%3A+A+Practical+Approach+for+Health+Care+Management%2C+5th+Edition-p-9781119853879\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management<\/i><\/a>. Wiley. pp. 416. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9781119853879<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Health+Care+Information+Systems%3A+A+Practical+Approach+for+Health+Care+Management%2C+5th+Edition-p-9781119853879\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Health+Care+Information+Systems%3A+A+Practical+Approach+for+Health+Care+Management%2C+5th+Edition-p-9781119853879<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Health+Care+Information+Systems%3A+A+Practical+Approach+for+Health+Care+Management&rft.aulast=Wager%2C+K.A.%3B+Lee%2C+F.W.%3B+Glaser%2C+J.P.&rft.au=Wager%2C+K.A.%3B+Lee%2C+F.W.%3B+Glaser%2C+J.P.&rft.date=2021&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B416&rft.pub=Wiley&rft.isbn=9781119853879&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiley.com%2Fen-us%2FHealth%2BCare%2BInformation%2BSystems%253A%2BA%2BPractical%2BApproach%2Bfor%2BHealth%2BCare%2BManagement%252C%2B5th%2BEdition-p-9781119853879&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><br \/>\n<b>Industry magazines<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labmanager.com\/magazine\" target=\"_blank\">\"<i>Lab Manager Magazine<\/i>\"<\/a>. LabX Media Group. 2022<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labmanager.com\/magazine\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.labmanager.com\/magazine<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=%27%27Lab+Manager+Magazine%27%27&rft.atitle=&rft.date=2022&rft.pub=LabX+Media+Group&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.labmanager.com%2Fmagazine&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/magazine\" target=\"_blank\">\"<i>Medical Laboratory Observer Magazine<\/i>\"<\/a>. Endeavor Business Media, LLC. 2022<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/magazine\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/magazine<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=%27%27Medical+Laboratory+Observer+Magazine%27%27&rft.atitle=&rft.date=2022&rft.pub=Endeavor+Business+Media%2C+LLC&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlo-online.com%2Fmagazine&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul><li><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\">\"<i>Physicians Office Resource Magazine<\/i>\"<\/a>. Medical Education Resources, LLC. 2022<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/magazine\/<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=%27%27Physicians+Office+Resource+Magazine%27%27&rft.atitle=&rft.date=2022&rft.pub=Medical+Education+Resources%2C+LLC&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.physiciansofficeresource.com%2Farticles%2Fmagazine%2F&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210042\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.074 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.088 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 6648\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 63081\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 17344\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 17\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 79.340 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Further_reading\n100.00% 79.340 1 -total\n 82.48% 65.443 10 Template:Citation\/core\n 59.11% 46.899 6 Template:Cite_book\n 36.39% 28.872 4 Template:Cite_web\n 13.04% 10.349 4 Template:Date\n 12.20% 9.682 6 Template:Citation\/identifier\n 5.19% 4.116 10 Template:Citation\/make_link\n 3.50% 2.778 6 Template:Only_in_print\n 3.28% 2.603 12 Template:Hide_in_print\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13335-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210042 and revision id 48186. 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Final thoughts and additional resources \n5.1 Final thoughts \nThe physician office laboratory (POL) has come a long way since its humble origins in the 1800s, using urinalysis to diagnose patient afflictions. The modern POL has a wider range of testing options thanks to evolutions in technologies such as molecular diagnostics. Yet they are also more regulated today (at least in the U.S.) than their ancestors, with the likes of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) framing test complexity and the requirements that come with each level of complexity. Laboratory testing is not all that is regulated either, with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) dictating how data and other information generated from testing must be protected. Add to that concerns about ensuring financial reimbursement for testing, maintaining competent staff, implementing and reviewing standardized procedures, tracking specimens, and reporting results in a timely and accurate fashion; this can leave the enterprising physician office doubting whether a POL is worth the effort.\nHowever, the promise of caring for a patient's needs at or near the point of care\u2014and the benefits that come with that\u2014remains strong. Yes, pharmacy laboratories have increasingly sprung up in the last 10 years, taking away some of the momentum of the POL, but the physician isn't found at the pharmacy. Patients will continue to visit their physician, and many will continue to get value from having some level of laboratory testing at the physician office. This is usually represented by a set of specific tests that lend themselves well to being conducted relatively easily and interpreted rapidly. Types of urinalysis, blood analysis, clinical chemistry, and immunological analysis\u2014particularly those that are CLIA-waived\u2014are most likely to be employed in the POL for a number of conditions, diseases, or analytes, including pregnancy, cholesterol, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and mononucleosis. \nThis testing requires thoughtful workflow preparation and management that takes into account not only the order of operations but also the flow of information. Data and information management practices are important to the POL, and if their workload justifies it, the POL may require software solutions like laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health records (EHRs). However, implementing such systems isn't necessarily straightforward, requiring additional considerations about budget and usefulness. Decisions on such software implementations, as well as the testing the lab conducts and how it's conducted, requires knowledgeable personnel who have been trained in information systems and testing protocols. How the laboratory is classified with CLIA will determine whether or not a laboratory manager is a hard requirement; however, in all cases someone should be taking the lead on POL operations. Are processes and procedures properly documented? Is there a quality management process in the POL? Does the lab participate in proficiency testing? These and other aspects of the POL must be addressed, regardless of the POL's CLIA classification.\nIn the end, a POL still serves an important role within the sphere of clinical laboratory testing. As molecular testing options continue to expand to the point of care, the POL will likely see additional opportunities to expand its test menu. This was seen with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for rapid molecular testing that came with it, which made clear that a quick diagnosis at the physician's office, among other locations, is valuable to patient management and treatment. But the POL's continued utility and success will largely hinge upon effective setup and management, which in turn requires knowledgeable and motivated people to ensure the POL's long-term success.\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Final_thoughts\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Final_thoughts<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:55.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 53 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","7793c319c2f426c0087c88933f7e6e2b_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Final_thoughts rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources_Final_thoughts skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Final thoughts<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><div align=\"center\">-----Return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Introduction\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Introduction\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"cb68509fd01da9cbffa38859ad885cdd\">the beginning<\/a> of this guide-----<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5._Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\">5. Final thoughts and additional resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"5.1_Final_thoughts\">5.1 Final thoughts<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Doctor_talking_with_a_patient.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"603ed61b9fbffdeb99a701aa88d09c66\"><img alt=\"Doctor talking with a patient.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/0c\/Doctor_talking_with_a_patient.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) has come a long way since its humble origins in the 1800s, using urinalysis to diagnose patient afflictions. The modern POL has a wider range of testing options thanks to evolutions in technologies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Molecular_diagnostics\" title=\"Molecular diagnostics\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"8fc14cae7a6fbac9a53fae1394fae7ee\">molecular diagnostics<\/a>. Yet they are also more regulated today (at least in the U.S.) than their ancestors, with the likes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> (CLIA) framing test complexity and the requirements that come with each level of complexity. Laboratory testing is not all that is regulated either, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act\" title=\"Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"b70673a0117c21576016cb7498867153\">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act<\/a> of 1996 (HIPAA) dictating how data and other information generated from testing must be protected. Add to that concerns about ensuring financial reimbursement for testing, maintaining competent staff, implementing and reviewing standardized procedures, tracking specimens, and reporting results in a timely and accurate fashion; this can leave the enterprising physician office doubting whether a POL is worth the effort.\n<\/p><p>However, the promise of caring for a patient's needs at or near the point of care\u2014and the benefits that come with that\u2014remains strong. Yes, pharmacy laboratories have increasingly sprung up in the last 10 years, taking away some of the momentum of the POL, but the physician isn't found at the pharmacy. Patients will continue to visit their physician, and many will continue to get value from having some level of laboratory testing at the physician office. This is usually represented by a set of specific tests that lend themselves well to being conducted relatively easily and interpreted rapidly. Types of urinalysis, blood analysis, clinical chemistry, and immunological analysis\u2014particularly those that are CLIA-waived\u2014are most likely to be employed in the POL for a number of conditions, diseases, or analytes, including pregnancy, cholesterol, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and mononucleosis. \n<\/p><p>This testing requires thoughtful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Workflow\" title=\"Workflow\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"92bd8748272e20d891008dcb8243e8a8\">workflow<\/a> preparation and management that takes into account not only the order of operations but also the flow of information. Data and information management practices are important to the POL, and if their workload justifies it, the POL may require software solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_information_system\" title=\"Laboratory information system\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"37add65b4d1c678b382a7d4817a9cf64\">laboratory information systems<\/a> (LIS) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Electronic_health_record\" title=\"Electronic health record\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"f2e31a73217185bb01389404c1fd5255\">electronic health records<\/a> (EHRs). However, implementing such systems isn't necessarily straightforward, requiring additional considerations about budget and usefulness. Decisions on such software implementations, as well as the testing the lab conducts and how it's conducted, requires knowledgeable personnel who have been trained in information systems and testing protocols. How the laboratory is classified with CLIA will determine whether or not a laboratory manager is a hard requirement; however, in all cases someone should be taking the lead on POL operations. Are processes and procedures properly documented? Is there a quality management process in the POL? Does the lab participate in proficiency testing? These and other aspects of the POL must be addressed, regardless of the POL's CLIA classification.\n<\/p><p>In the end, a POL still serves an important role within the sphere of clinical laboratory testing. As molecular testing options continue to expand to the point of care, the POL will likely see additional opportunities to expand its test menu. This was seen with the emergence of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/COVID-19\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"COVID-19\" data-key=\"da9bd20c492b2a17074ad66c2fe25652\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic and the demand for rapid molecular testing that came with it, which made clear that a quick diagnosis at the physician's office, among other locations, is valuable to patient management and treatment. But the POL's continued utility and success will largely hinge upon effective setup and management, which in turn requires knowledgeable and motivated people to ensure the POL's long-term success.\n<\/p>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210042\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.010 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.019 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 6\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 4030\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 3\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 6.635 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Final_thoughts\n100.00% 6.635 1 -total\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13334-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210042 and revision id 48185. 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POLs and other CLIA-waived labs \"are not subject to CLIA personnel, quality control (QC), and proficiency testing (PT) requirements, nor do they undergo regular inspections,\" they note.[2] They add that these types of labs have been documented by CMS as having numerous deficiencies, including not properly maintaining manufacturer's instructions for test kits, improperly performing quality control, not reporting patient test results correctly, and not handling and storing reagents properly.[2] The AACC also suggests several guidance documents for these types of labs to better avoid these deficiencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) 2015 guidance To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing. The introduction of that guide highlights the AACC's point: \"Although some of the recommendations in this booklet exceed CLIA requirements for waived testing, following these good testing practices will likely lead to reliable, high-quality test results and will enhance patient safety.\"[3] \nBoth the AACC and the CDC highlight several additional considerations for POLs seeking to provide quality services[2][3]:\n\nDevelop, distribute, review, and curate a \"best practices\" document (or collection of documents) that, among other things, examines the instruments and tests used, common sources of error, and troubleshooting methods for them. This usually comes in the form of a policies and procedures manual, which is highly encouraged, though it can also be a stand-alone document.\nEncourage continuing education and certification in using the current and future instruments and tests used in the lab, and document that training.\nEnsure policy and procedure manuals document test and reagent preparation, test performance, quality control procedures, result interpretation, result reporting, test referrals, training processes, environmental monitoring, inventory management, equipment and instrument maintenance, hazardous waste management, sterilization and disinfection, protective equipment, workspace assessments, and incident reporting.\nEnsure that for any point-of-care and other waived tests, the manufacturer's instructions are available in the testing area, any changes to instructions are reflected in updated procedures and training, and any old versions are removed from the manual\/testing space\/etc.\nHold the lab to a high, yet realistically maintainable, level of standards through regular internal and\/or external quality assessment and corrective action activities.\nHave the lab participate in an official proficiency testing program that documents quality and reliability of test results.\nRecognize that quality and responsibility for quality must start with management that embraces and promotes good laboratory practices.\nRecognize that safety is just as important in a CLIA-waived lab and develop a site-specific safety plan that describes health hazards involved in testing and how to prevent them.\nThe CDC's To Test or Not to Test? document also contains many example documents and forms that relate to the above considerations; your POL may find them useful.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 August 2018). \"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Test complexities\". https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html . Retrieved 31 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 2.0 2.1 2.2 \"Modernization of CLIA: Certificate of Waiver Testing Sites\". American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 25 October 2021. https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver . Retrieved 30 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (July 2015). \"To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing\" (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf . Retrieved 31 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\r\n\n\n-----Go to the next chapter of this guide-----\nCitation information for this chapter \nChapter: 4. Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\nTitle: The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\nEdition: Second edition\nAuthor for citation: Shawn E. 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POLs and other CLIA-waived labs \"are not subject to CLIA personnel, quality control (QC), and proficiency testing (PT) requirements, nor do they undergo regular inspections,\" they note.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCModern21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> They add that these types of labs have been documented by CMS as having numerous deficiencies, including not properly maintaining manufacturer's instructions for test kits, improperly performing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Quality_control\" title=\"Quality control\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"1e0e0c2eb3e45aff02f5d61799821f0f\">quality control<\/a>, not reporting patient test results correctly, and not handling and storing reagents properly.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCModern21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> The AACC also suggests several guidance documents for these types of labs to better avoid these deficiencies, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention\" title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"176aa9c9513251c328d864d1e724e814\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>'s (CDC's) 2015 guidance <i>To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing<\/i>. The introduction of that guide highlights the AACC's point: \"Although some of the recommendations in this booklet exceed CLIA requirements for waived testing, following these good testing practices will likely lead to reliable, high-quality test results and will enhance patient safety.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCToTest15_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCToTest15-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Both the AACC and the CDC highlight several additional considerations for POLs seeking to provide quality services<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCModern21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCToTest15_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCToTest15-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>Develop, distribute, review, and curate a \"best practices\" document (or collection of documents) that, among other things, examines the instruments and tests used, common sources of error, and troubleshooting methods for them. This usually comes in the form of a policies and procedures manual, which is highly encouraged, though it can also be a stand-alone document.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage continuing education and certification in using the current and future instruments and tests used in the lab, and document that training.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure policy and procedure manuals document test and reagent preparation, test performance, quality control procedures, result interpretation, result reporting, test referrals, training processes, environmental monitoring, inventory management, equipment and instrument maintenance, hazardous waste management, sterilization and disinfection, protective equipment, workspace assessments, and incident reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that for any point-of-care and other waived tests, the manufacturer's instructions are available in the testing area, any changes to instructions are reflected in updated procedures and training, and any old versions are removed from the manual\/testing space\/etc.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the lab to a high, yet realistically maintainable, level of standards through regular internal and\/or external quality assessment and corrective action activities.<\/li>\n<li>Have the lab participate in an official proficiency testing program that documents quality and reliability of test results.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize that quality and responsibility for quality must start with management that embraces and promotes good laboratory practices.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize that safety is just as important in a CLIA-waived lab and develop a site-specific safety plan that describes health hazards involved in testing and how to prevent them.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>The CDC's <i><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">To Test or Not to Test?<\/a><\/i> document also contains many example documents and forms that relate to the above considerations; your POL may find them useful.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-CDCTestCom-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CDCTestCom_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 August 2018). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Test complexities\"<\/a><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 31 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Clinical+Laboratory+Improvement+Amendments+%28CLIA%29%3A+Test+complexities&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.au=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.date=6+August+2018&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fclia%2Ftest-complexities.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Other_considerations_for_the_POL\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-AACCModern21-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-0\">2.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-1\">2.1<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-2\">2.2<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver\" target=\"_blank\">\"Modernization of CLIA: Certificate of Waiver Testing Sites\"<\/a>. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 25 October 2021<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 30 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Modernization+of+CLIA%3A+Certificate+of+Waiver+Testing+Sites&rft.atitle=&rft.date=25+October+2021&rft.pub=American+Association+for+Clinical+Chemistry&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aacc.org%2Fadvocacy-and-outreach%2Fposition-statements%2F2021%2Fmodernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Other_considerations_for_the_POL\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CDCToTest15-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CDCToTest15_3-0\">3.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CDCToTest15_3-1\">3.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (July 2015). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"To Test or Not to Test? Considerations for Waived Testing\"<\/a> (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/docs\/waived-tests\/15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 31 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=To+Test+or+Not+to+Test%3F+Considerations+for+Waived+Testing&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.au=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.date=July+2015&rft.pub=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flabquality%2Fdocs%2Fwaived-tests%2F15_255581-test-or-not-test-booklet.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Other_considerations_for_the_POL\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">-----Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Final_thoughts\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Final thoughts\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"7793c319c2f426c0087c88933f7e6e2b\">the next chapter<\/a> of this guide-----<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Citation_information_for_this_chapter\">Citation information for this chapter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chapter<\/b>: 4. Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\n<\/p><p><b>Title<\/b>: <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation<\/i>\n<\/p><p><b>Edition<\/b>: Second edition\n<\/p><p><b>Author for citation<\/b>: Shawn E. 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The following subsection details certification and accreditation options for both individuals and laboratories themselves. These programs not only allows an individual or lab to demonstrate their expertise, but they also may be required by various entities. \n\n4.3.1 Individual certification and accreditation programs \nAmerican Association of Bioanalysts: The AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) offers five different certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).\nAmerican Board of Bioanalysts: ABB offers several laboratory director certifications.\nAmerican College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: The ACHI provides certifications for histocompatability technologists and directors.\nAmerican Medical Technologists: The AMT offers several laboratory-related certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).\nAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology: The ASCP offers four levels of certification, with numerous subcategories in all but the Diplomate Certification. The four main levels are Technician, Technologist, Specialist, and Diplomate.\nNational Commission of Certifying Agencies: The NCCT offers several certifications, including medical assistant (NCMA) and phlebotomy technician (NCPT).\nNational Healthcareer Association: The NHA offers several certifications, including clinical medical assistant (CCMA) and phlebotomy technician (CPT).\nNational Phlebotomy Association: The NPA offers a certification for phlebotomists.\n4.3.2 Laboratory accreditation programs \nA2LA: \"Accredits clinical laboratories to five comprehensive accreditation program\"\nAssociation for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies: AABB has an accreditation program for blood and biobanking facilities.\nCOLA: Formerly the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation; a non-profit accreditor of medical laboratories\nCollege of American Pathologists: CAP offers a laboratory accreditation program that \"accredits laboratories performing testing on specimens from human beings or animals, using methodologies and clinical application within the expertise of the program.\"\nThe Joint Commission: Provides a variety of accreditation and certification programs for healthcare entities, including laboratories\nNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences: The NAACLS accredits and approved educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences.\nReferences \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Certification_and_accreditation\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Certification_and_accreditation<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:50.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 31 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","2485399696d5ac614166951459af3522_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Education_staffing_accreditation_and_other_considerations_Certification_and_accreditation rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Education_staffing_accreditation_and_other_considerations_Certification_and_accreditation skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\/Certification and accreditation<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\">\n\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.3_Certification_and_accreditation\">4.3 Certification and accreditation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like other types of laboratories, certification and accreditation in clinical labs is important to ensuring quality outcomes for both patients and the lab. The following subsection details certification and accreditation options for both individuals and laboratories themselves. These programs not only allows an individual or lab to demonstrate their expertise, but they also may be required by various entities. \n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.3.1_Individual_certification_and_accreditation_programs\">4.3.1 Individual certification and accreditation programs<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aab.org\/aab\/AAB_Board_of_Registry.asp\" target=\"_blank\">American Association of Bioanalysts<\/a>: The AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) offers five different certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aab.org\/aab\/Application-Fees.asp\" target=\"_blank\">American Board of Bioanalysts<\/a>: ABB offers several laboratory director certifications.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashi-hla.org\/page\/ACHI\" target=\"_blank\">American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics<\/a>: The ACHI provides certifications for histocompatability technologists and directors.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/americanmedtech.org\/Certification\/Get-Certified\" target=\"_blank\">American Medical Technologists<\/a>: The AMT offers several laboratory-related certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascp.org\/content\/board-of-certification\/get-credentialed\" target=\"_blank\">American Society for Clinical Pathology<\/a>: The ASCP offers four levels of certification, with numerous subcategories in all but the Diplomate Certification. The four main levels are Technician, Technologist, Specialist, and Diplomate.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncctinc.com\/certifications\" target=\"_blank\">National Commission of Certifying Agencies<\/a>: The NCCT offers several certifications, including medical assistant (NCMA) and phlebotomy technician (NCPT).<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\" target=\"_blank\">National Healthcareer Association<\/a>: The NHA offers several certifications, including clinical medical assistant (CCMA) and phlebotomy technician (CPT).<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalphlebotomy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Phlebotomy Association<\/a>: The NPA offers a certification for phlebotomists.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.3.2_Laboratory_accreditation_programs\">4.3.2 Laboratory accreditation programs<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/a2la.org\/accreditation\/clinical-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\">A2LA<\/a>: \"Accredits clinical laboratories to five comprehensive accreditation program\"<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/standards-accreditation\/accreditation\" target=\"_blank\">Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies<\/a>: AABB has an accreditation program for blood and biobanking facilities.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cola.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">COLA<\/a>: Formerly the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation; a non-profit accreditor of medical laboratories<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cap.org\/laboratory-improvement\/accreditation\/laboratory-accreditation-program\" target=\"_blank\">College of American Pathologists<\/a>: CAP offers a laboratory accreditation program that \"accredits laboratories performing testing on specimens from human beings or animals, using methodologies and clinical application within the expertise of the program.\"<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jointcommission.org\/accreditation-and-certification\/health-care-settings\/laboratory-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Joint Commission<\/a>: Provides a variety of accreditation and certification programs for healthcare entities, including laboratories<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.naacls.org\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences<\/a>: The NAACLS accredits and approved educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210042\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.011 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.015 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 50\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 4001\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 24\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 7\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 9.529 1 -total\n 64.23% 6.120 1 Template:Reflist\n 34.66% 3.303 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Certification_and_accreditation\n 27.42% 2.613 1 Template:Column-width\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13332-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210042 and revision id 48174. 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Many of the programs offered give students a path of progression from an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology to a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science. Additionally, some programs allow hands-on post-bachelor's training that leads to a certificate and the right to take the ASCP Board of Certification Medical Laboratory Scientist exam. As such, students with bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as biology, microbiology, genetics, etc. may relatively easily become certified for laboratory work in roughly a year or less.\n\n4.2.1 Higher-education \nNote: This table loads in a collapsed state. Click the \"Expand\" link to view more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHigher-education programs\n\n\nSchool\n\nLocation\n\nProgram\n\nDescription\n\n\nAlamance Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Graham)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences\n\nU.S. - NY (Albany)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nAlexandria Technical & Community College\n\nU.S. - MN (Alexandria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nAllegany College of Maryland\n\nU.S. - MD (Cumberland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nAllen College\n\nU.S. - IA (Waterloo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students receive the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a MLS major and qualify for MLS certification upon completion of program requirements. This option is also possible for those who already have an associate's or baccalaureate degree and have completed all general education courses.\"\n\n\nAmarillo College\n\nU.S. - TX (Amarillo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nAndrews University\n\nU.S. - MI (Berrien Springs)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: First- and second-degree Bachelor in MLS; certificate in MLS; Affiliate Guest Student Clinical (Senior) Year; Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Administration\n\n\nAnne Arundel Community College\n\nU.S. - MD (Arnold)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nArapahoe Community College\n\nU.S. - CO (Littleton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nArizona State University\n\nU.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The BAS program in applied science with a concentration in medical laboratory sciences provides the academic knowledge and professional skills that enable students to advance their employment opportunities within the fields of medical technology, cytology, clinical laboratory science and related areas.\"\n\n\nArkansas State University\n\nU.S. - AR (Jonesboro)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nArmstrong State University\n\nU.S. - GA (Savannah)\n\nLaboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nArmstrong offers the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science in three tracks: Traditional, MLT to MLS Online, and MLS Online Fast Track (for South Carolina residents only).\n\n\nAsheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Asheville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nAuburn University at Montgomery\n\nU.S. - AL (Montgomery)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nAugusta University\n\nU.S. - GA (Augusta)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS), as well as B.S. in CLS with military specialization\n\n\nAugustana College\n\nU.S. - SD (Sioux Falls)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe school offers two plans for earning a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nAustin Community College\n\nU.S. - TX (Austin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nAustin Peay State University\n\nU.S. - TN (Clarksville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nBaptist Health College Little Rock\n\nU.S. - AR (Little Rock)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers a B.S. or certificate in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nBaptist Health Sciences University\n\nU.S. - TN (Memphis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nBarry University\n\nU.S. - FL (Miami Shores)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Clinical Biology, with a specialization in Medical Technology, as well as a B.S. to M.S. program in Laboratory Management.\n\n\nBarton Community College\n\nU.S. - KS (Great Bend)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nBeaufort County Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Washington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nBellarmine University\n\nU.S. - KY (Louisville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers three Bachelor of Health Science degree tracks in MLS: 4-Year Practitioner Track, 4-Year Pre-professional Track, and an Accelerated Second Degree\n\n\nBemidji State University\n\nU.S. - MN (Bemidji)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers two B.S. tracks: 3+1 and 4+1\n\n\nBismarck State College\n\nU.S. - ND (Bismarck)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nBlackhawk Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Janesville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nBoise State University\n\nU.S. - ID (Boise)\n\nPre-Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Pre-professional studies is designed for students who need to have undergraduate studies prior to applying to a professional school.\"\n\n\nBowling Green State University\n\nU.S. - OH (Bowling Green)\n\nPre-Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nBradley University\n\nU.S. - IL (Peoria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nBridge Valley Community and Technical College\n\nU.S. - WV (South Charleston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nBrigham Young University\n\nU.S. - UT (Provo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students declare a Pre-MLS Major and are accepted into the program in their Junior year. Once in the program, students have two semesters of intensive coursework after which they intern in a clinical facility for six months.\"\n\n\nBristol Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Fall River)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nBritish Columbia Institute of Technology\n\nCanada - BC (Burnaby)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Two-and-a-half year, full-time, Diploma program ... Students are ready to write the national certification exam upon graduation.\"\n\n\nBronx Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Bronx)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nBrookline College\n\nU.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our program includes a mix of classroom and clinical instruction and a professional seminar to prepare you for entry-level positions in the field. In just 128 weeks, you can earn your bachelor\u2019s degree and be on your way to a successful career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\" The college also offers an A.A.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nBucks County Community College\n\nU.S. - PA (Newtown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nBunker Hill Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Boston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCalhoun Community College\n\nU.S. - AL (Huntsville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCalifornia State University - Dominguez Hills\n\nU.S. - CA (Carson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. and certificate program in Clinical Science - Medical Technology.\n\n\nCalifornia State University - LA\n\nU.S. - CA (Los Angeles)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Scientist.\n\n\nCambrian College\n\nCanada - ON (Sudbury)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nSix-semester program; \"Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examinations conducted by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS).\"\n\n\nCanisius College\n\nU.S. - NY (Buffalo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"...three years of campus-based classroom and lab work, one year of a hands-on internship in an accredited hospital laboratory.\"\n\n\nCarolinas College of Health Sciences\n\nU.S. - NC (Charlotte)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is a 12-month program that prepares graduates to be a successful entry-level medical laboratory scientist. Didactic lectures and student laboratory training take place at the college, with clinical experiences conducted in the laboratories of Atrium Health.\"\n\n\nCasper College\n\nU.S. - WY (Casper)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCentenary University\n\nU.S. - NJ (Hackettstown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our MLS program at Centenary is designed to build your foundational scientific knowledge in the first 2.5 years and then further develop clinical knowledge with MLS-specific courses to prepare you for your clinical practicum in the final semesters. Upon completion of your bachelor degree, you will be eligible to complete the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam and ready to start helping our health care system improve patient care.\"\n\n\nCentennial College\n\nCanada - ON (Scarborough)\n\nMedical Laboratory Technician Program\n\n\"Credential: Ontatio College Certificate; Program Type: Post-secondary program; Program Length: 1 year\/ 3 semesters\"\n\n\nCentral Arizona College\n\nU.S. - AZ (Coolidge)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCentral Community College\n\nU.S. - NE (Grand Island)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCentral New Mexico Community College\n\nU.S. - NM (Albuquerque)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician and Certificate of Achievement in Phlebotomy Technician\n\n\nCentral of Southern Nevada\n\nU.S. - NV (Las Vegas)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician, and Certificate in Phlebotomy\n\n\nCentral Piedmont Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Charlotte)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCentral Texas College\n\nU.S. - TX (Killeen)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCentral Virginia Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Lynchburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nChippewa Valley Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Eau Claire)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCincinnati State\n\nU.S. - OH (Cincinnati)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nClark State College\n\nU.S. - OH (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nClover Park Technical College\n\nU.S. - WA (Lakewood)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCoastal Carolina Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Jacksonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCoffeyville Community College\n\nU.S. - KS (Coffeyville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCollege of Staten Island - CUNY\n\nU.S. - NY (Staten Island)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) at the College of Staten Island is a 4- year, 128-credit program of a combination of on campus course work and 28 weeks of clinical training. Clinical training may be completed at any of our affiliate hospitals in Staten Island, Brooklyn, or Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, or New Jersey.\"\n\n\nCollege of the Albemarle\n\nU.S. - NC (Elizabeth City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCollege of the Canyons\n\nU.S. - CA (Santa Clarita)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCollege of Southern Maryland\n\nU.S. - MD (La Plata)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCollege of Southern Nevada\n\nU.S. - NV (Las Vegas)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Scientist and an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nCollege of the North Atlantic\n\nCanada - NL (St. John's)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The curriculum for this program is designed to encompass three years of training ... Graduates of the program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus will be eligible to sit the certification examination set by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).\"\n\n\nColorado Mesa University\n\nU.S. - CO (Grand Junction)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nColumbia State Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Columbia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nColumbus State Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Columbus)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCommunity College of Allegheny County\n\nU.S. - PA (West Mifflin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCommunity College of Baltimore County\n\nU.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCommunity College of Philadelphia\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCommunity College of Rhode Island\n\nU.S. - RI (Lincoln)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nConcorde Career Colleges\n\nU.S. - TN (Memphis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nCopiah-Lincoln Community College\n\nU.S. - MS (Wesson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nCuyahoga Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Cleveland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDalhousie University\n\nCanada - NS (Halifax)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The post-diploma BHSc curriculum in Medical Laboratory Technololgy is equivalent to 2 years of full time university study (a total of 60 credit hours or 20 courses).\"\n\n\nDallas College\n\nU.S. - TX (Dallas)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDavidson-Davie Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Lexington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDeAnza College\n\nU.S. - CA (Cupertino)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. and certificate program in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDel Mar College\n\nU.S. - TX (Corpus Christi)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDelaware Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - DE (Georgetown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nDelgado Community College\n\nU.S. - LA (New Orleans)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nDes Moines Area Community College\n\nU.S. - IA (Ankeny)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nDutchess Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Poughkeepsie)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nEast Carolina University\n\nU.S. - NC (Greenville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). A dual-degree program in CLS and biology also available.\n\n\nEast Texas Baptist University\n\nU.S. - TX (Marshall)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). \"This program prepares technician-level clinical laboratory professionals to complete advanced laboratory coursework in preparation for national certification at the scientist level. The student must complete 40 hours of upper level clinical laboratory science courses as well as all appropriate general education requirements. This program is designed to be transfer friendly and is targeted towards both traditional and working adults. Students can go full or part-time and usually complete the program in one to two years (this is dependent on general education courses needed and the number of classes a student desires to take per semester). The program includes a certification preparation course. \"\n\n\nEastern Florida State College\n\nU.S. - FL (Cocoa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nEastern Kentucky University\n\nU.S. - KY (Richmond)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our department offers an accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Medical laboratory Science.\"\n\n\nEastern Michigan University\n\nU.S. - MI (Ypsilanti)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The CLS program at EMU offers four concentrations, each leading to a bachelor's degree. Three of the four concentrations require a six- to 12-month clinical practicum in an affiliated hospital during the senior year.\"\n\n\nEdison State Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Piqua)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nEl Paso Community College\n\nU.S. - TX (El Paso)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nEmory Healthcare\n\nU.S. - GA (Atlanta)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The program is designed to prepare students (already holding a bachelor's degree) for the national Medical Laboratory Science certifying examination by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Students are awarded a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from the EHC MLS upon successful completion of the program.\"\n\n\nFarmingdale State College\n\nU.S. - NY (Farmingdale)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nFayetteville Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Fayetteville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFerris State University\n\nU.S. - MI (Big Rapids)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nFlathead Valley Community College\n\nU.S. - MT (Kalispell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFletcher Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - LA (Schriever)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nFlorence-Darlington Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Florence)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFlorida Gulf Coast University\n\nU.S. - FL (Fort Myers)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers both a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) and a certificate in CLS\n\n\nFlorida Southern College\n\nU.S. - FL (Lakeland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science; \"This four year degree includes experience working in the clinical laboratories of Lakeland Regional Health, a major health care provider in central Florida. Students will begin taking courses at the Medical Center hospital beginning in their third year, before transitioning into a full time internship at Lakeland Regional Health during their fourth year.\"\n\n\nFlorida State College at Jacksonville\n\nU.S. - FL (Jacksonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFolsom Lake College\n\nU.S. - CA (Folsom)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFortis Institute - Baton Rouge\n\nU.S. - LA (Baton Rouge)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFortis Institute - Birmingham\n\nU.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFortis Institute - Cookeville\n\nU.S. - TN (Cookeville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFortis Institute - Nashville\n\nU.S. - TN (Nashville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nFox Valley Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Appleton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University\n\nU.S. - LA (Baton Rouge)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), as well as a Medical Laboratory Technician to B.S. in MLS track\n\n\nGadsen State Community College\n\nU.S. - AL (Gadsden)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nGeorge Mason University\n\nU.S. - VA (Fairfax)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, with concentrations in Molecular Biology or Microbiology\n\n\nGeorge Washington University\n\nU.S. - DC (Washington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a wide variety of bachelor's, post-bachelor's, and master's programs in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nGrand Valley State University\n\nU.S. - MI (Allendale)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in MLS. Students spend five semesters completing their general education and core science courses, followed by three semesters of MLS professional courses ... After admission to the program, students complete professional coursework, which also includes 18 weeks of clinical rotations at an affiliated hospital laboratory. MLS is a secondary admission program.\"\n\n\nGrayson College\n\nU.S. - TX (Van Alstyne)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nGreenville Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Greenville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nHalifax Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Weldon)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nHarcum College\n\nU.S. - PA (Bryn Mawr)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nHarrisburg Area Community College\n\nU.S. - PA (Harrisburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nHawkeye Community College\n\nU.S. - IA (Waterloo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nHenderson Community College\n\nU.S. - KY (Henderson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nHeritage University\n\nU.S. - WA (Toppenish)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nHibbing Community College\n\nU.S. - MN (Hibbing)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (online and in-person)\n\n\nHillsborough Community College\n\nU.S. - FL (Tampa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an advanced technical certificate (ATC) in Medical Laboratory Science; \"This 16-month program involves didactic coursework in the classroom as well as laboratory training, followed by 22 weeks of clinical experience at an affiliated hospital laboratory site with an experienced medical laboratory scientist (MLS). Graduates are eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry exam.\"\n\n\nHinds Community College\n\nU.S. - MS (Jackson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nHocking College\n\nU.S. - OH (Nelsonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nHouston Community College\n\nU.S. - TX (Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nHouston Methodist\n\nU.S. - TX (Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n\n\nHoward University\n\nU.S. - DC (Washington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our four-year curriculum for the bachelor\u2019s degree is divided into two sections: the Lower Division and Upper Division.\"\n\n\nHunter College\n\nU.S. - NY (New York)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Two academic degrees for undergraduates are offered: the BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Biomedical Science and the BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Clinical Science. Both majors emphasize laboratory training through classroom work.\"\n\n\nIdaho State University\n\nU.S. - ID (Pocatello)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nIllinois State University\n\nU.S. - IL (Normal)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nImmaculata University\n\nU.S. - PA (Immaculata)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Allied Health, with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nIndian Hills Community College\n\nU.S. - IA (Ottumwa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nIndian River State College\n\nU.S. - FL (Fort Pierce)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nIndiana State University\n\nU.S. - IN (Terre Haute)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science Major (3-plus-1 Program) ... Fourth-year students accepted to the clinical courses register as full-time ISU students and, upon successful completion of the 12-month program, receive the 32-34 credit hours that are required for completion of the bachelor of science degree.\"\n\n\nIndiana University School of Medicine\n\nU.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Indiana University School of Medicine Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Bachelor of Science degree program is the only university-based clinical laboratory science\/ medical laboratory science program in Indiana.\"\n\n\nIndiana University South Bend\n\nU.S. - IN (South Bend)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSS) prepares students for work in the clinical laboratory setting including hematology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, phlebotomy, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. TheCLSS program is located in the newly renovated Riverside Hall, which houses a classroom and student laboratory. Students who graduate from thisNAACLSS nationally accredited program are eligible to sit for theASCPPBOCC Medical Laboratory Scientist generalist exam.\"\n\n\nIowa Central Community College\n\nU.S. - IA (Fort Dodge)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nIvy Tech Community College\n\nU.S. - IN (Various)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology at three different Indiana locations: Sellersburg, South Bend, and Terre Haute\n\n\nJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Richmond)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nJackson State Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Jackson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nJefferson Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - KY (Louisville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nJefferson State Community College\n\nU.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nKapiolani Community College\n\nU.S. - HI (Honolulu)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nKeiser University\n\nU.S. - FL (Orlando)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nAlong with its B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, the university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nKirkwood Community College\n\nU.S. - IA (Coralville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nLake Area Technical College\n\nU.S. - SD (Watertown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe technical college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nLake Superior College\n\nU.S. - MN (Duluth)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nLakeland Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Kirtland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nLincoln Memorial University\n\nU.S. - TN (Harrogate)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nLoma Linda University\n\nU.S. - CA (Loma Linda)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as a Phlebotomy certificate\n\n\nLong Island University\n\nU.S. - NY (Brookville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program - B.S.\r\nMedical Laboratory Science Program - M.S.\n\nOfferings: B.S. and M.S.\n\n\nLorain County Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Elyria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nLord Fairfax Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Middletown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nLouisiana State University of Alexandria\n\nU.S. - LA (Alexandria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S. (3+1), B.S. (MLT-LMS), and Associate's in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nLouisiana Tech University\n\nU.S. - LA (Ruston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Educational programs in this major include three years of pre-professional work on the Tech campus and the senior year is a clinical internship. This clinical internship is completed in one of four traditional hospital based NAACLS accredited clinical programs or in one of Louisiana Tech\u2019s two affiliated hospital systems. Admission is competitive for the clinical internship phase.\"\n\n\nJefferson Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - KY (Louisville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMadison Area Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Madison)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMadisonville Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - KY (Madisonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nManhattan Area Technical College\n\nU.S. - KS (Manhattan)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMarion Technical College\n\nU.S. - OH (Marion)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMarist College\n\nU.S. - NY (Poughkeepsie)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nDoesn't make explicitly clear what kind of degree is being earned, but probably a B.S.\n\n\nMarquette University\n\nU.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nMarshall University\n\nU.S. - WV (Huntington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician and Online B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nMarywood University\n\nU.S. - PA (Scranton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students may spend three years at Marywood University fulfilling the university requirements and those of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In this program, the students spend the fourth year at an accredited school of MLS, gaining theoretical and practical experience in the field of MLS.\"\n\n\nMaysville Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - KY (Maysville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMcLennan Community College\n\nU.S. - TX (Waco)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMcNeese State University\n\nU.S. - LA (Lake Charles)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The curriculum consists of 120 semester hours. The first three years (81 hours) are completed on campus while the final year or clinical internship (39 hours) requires students to participate in web-based courses, campus lectures, and medical laboratory instruction.\"\n\n\nMedical Education and Training Campus (Army and Navy)\n\nU.S. - TX (Fort Sam Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The program prepares the laboratory technician to perform laboratory procedures at a medical treatment facility (MTF) under the supervision of a qualified laboratory technician\/technologist. The instructional design of this program\u2019s courses is group-lock step. This is a consolidated program with two military services that has a two phase, field of study schedule. Resident training is first conducted at the METC and then the student transitions to clinical training that is conducted at military and\/or civilian MTF.\"\n\n\nMercer County Community College\n\nU.S. - NJ (West Windsor)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMercy College\n\nU.S. - NY (Dobbs Ferry)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"CLS students will take three years of general education, basic and advanced science courses, followed by a clinical year that combines professional internships at regional hospital clinical laboratories with coursework. Students who have a bachelor\u2019s degree in a biological or chemical science can complete the program in 12 months provided they have all the required pre-requisites at the time of admission.\"\n\n\nMercy College of Health Sciences\n\nU.S. - IA (Des Moines)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our three-semester Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) certificate offers one start date per year in the fall and includes intensive classroom instruction and clinical laboratory experiences.\"\n\n\nMeridian Community College\n\nU.S. - MS (Meridian)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMetropolitan State University of Denver\n\nU.S. - CO (Denver)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science offers a post-BS level professional certificate program in medical laboratory science, historically known as medical technology.\"\n\n\nMiami Dade College\n\nU.S. - FL (Miami)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nAlong with its B.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, the college also offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science.\n\n\nMiami University\n\nU.S. - OH (Oxford)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nMichener Institute\n\nCanada - ON (Toronto)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nMichener offers an advanced diploma (seven semesters across three years) in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nMichigan State University\n\nU.S. - MI (East Lansing)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The medical laboratory science (MLS) major does that with 14 credits of courses earned in residence at affiliated laboratories in Michigan and Ohio \u2013 total credits = 134.\"\n\n\nMichigan Technological University\n\nU.S. - MI (Houghton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is all about options - and with two degree concentrations, students can choose the route that best suits them. \"\n\n\nMid-Plains Community College\n\nU.S. - NE (North Platte)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMiddlesex Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Lowell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMidlands Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Columbia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMilwaukee Area Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMinnesota State Community and Technical College\n\nU.S. - MN (Ferguson Falls)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"M State's 60-credit Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students for lab technician positions ... The two-year program includes three semesters of general education, science and MLT courses, followed by 16 weeks of clinical experience in an affiliate hospital laboratory.\"\n\n\nMinnesota State University - Mankato\n\nU.S. - MN (Mankato)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nMinnesota West Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - MN (Luverne)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMinot State University\n\nU.S. - ND (Minot)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The medical laboratory science (MLS) program at Minot State University consists of courses designed to give you the necessary scientific background to enter clinical training at an accredited hospital laboratory. Three years of academic coursework will be completed at Minot State. Then, through an affiliation with the University of North Dakota (UND), you will spend 12 months in a clinical internship at one of the many participating accredited hospitals as a member of the Western College Alliance for MLS. Successful completion of the program results in a BS degree, and upon passing board exams, the title medical laboratory technologist.\"\n\n\nMiddlesex Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Lowell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMississippi Delta Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Moorhead)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMississippi Gulf Coast Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Gautier)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMissouri Health Professions Consortium\n\nU.S. - MO (Various)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program is coordinated through Moberly Area Community College and is offered through\" six different community colleges throughout the state. \"Students interested in the MHPC MLT Program are admitted to the community college on the same basis as other students, but admission to the college does not guarantee admission into the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Students in the MHPC MLT Program register for all MLT courses through the \u201chome campus\u201d at which they have applied and been selected for MLT program admission.\" This is an A.A.S. program.\n\n\nMitchell Technical Institute\n\nU.S. - SD (Mitchell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMonmouth University (and Rutgers)\n\nU.S. - NJ (West Long Branch\/Newark)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students majoring in Medical Laboratory Science complete 96 credits of collegiate work at Monmouth University, prescribed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), followed by a twelve-month internship in an affiliated NAACLS-approved hospital.\"\n\n\nMonroe Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Rochester)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMontana State University\n\nU.S. - MT (Bozeman)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students train during the summer at MSU and then move to one of eight hospitals for two semesters of clinical laboratory rotations. The program requires tuition and lab fees and students receive 37 credits over three semesters.\" 3+1 and 4+1 plans available.\n\n\nMontgomery County Community College\n\nU.S. - PA (Blue Bell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMoraine Park Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Fond du Lac)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nMorgan State University\n\nU.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The first two years of study, are designed as the pre- professionals phase and provide fundamentals of a liberal arts education and instruction in courses that are pre-requisites of Medical Laboratory Science. The junior and senior years of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum are designated as the professional phase. The final component of the senior year professional phase is the twenty weeks of clinical practicum rotations held at various clinical sites in Maryland and surrounding areas.\"\n\n\nMotlow State Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Smyrna)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nMount Mercy University\n\nU.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Through our unique and challenging 3+1 program, you\u2019ll graduate with a full year of professional lab experience through an affiliated hospital, allowing you to complete your studies in four years rather than the typical five.\"\n\n\nNassau Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Garden City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nNational Park College\n\nU.S. - AR (Hot Springs)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNavarro College\n\nU.S. - TX (Corsicana)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNazareth College of Rochester\n\nU.S. - NY (Rochester)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and a minor in Clinical Laboratory Science; \"Our program offers guaranteed clinical rotations in area hospitals including the University of Rochester Medical Center, United Memorial Medical Center, and FF Thompson Hospital. No other area college offers that.\"\n\n\nNeumann University\n\nU.S. - PA (Aston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Biology, with a Clinical Laboratory Science track\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\n\nU.S. - RI (East Greenwich)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nNew York Medical College\n\nU.S. - NY (Valhalla)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science; \"Students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program will complete the training in clinical laboratory locations during the day and the didactic coursework at New York Medical College in the evening. After one year of coursework and clinical training has been successfully completed, students may be eligible to apply for a New York State provisional permit. Upon receipt, this permit will allow employment, within New York, as a clinical laboratory scientist while studies toward a Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences continue.\"\n\n\nNorth Arkansas College\n\nU.S. - AR (Harrison)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNorth Dakota State University\n\nU.S. - ND (Fargo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Your path to a bachelor's of science degree with a major in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) includes three years of academic coursework, and an 11- to 12-month professional class and clinical experience\/ internship within one of NDSU's affiliated hospital programs. All affiliated programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). \"\n\n\nNorth Georgia Technical College\n\nU.S. - GA (Clarkesville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNorth Hennepin Community College\n\nU.S. - MN (Brooklyn Park)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNorthcentral Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Wausau)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nNortheast Mississippi Community College\n\nU.S. - MS (Booneville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNortheast State Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Mt. Pleasant)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNortheast Texas Community College\n\nU.S. - TX (Corsicana)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNortheast Wisconsin Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Green Bay)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nNortheastern Oklahoma A&M College\n\nU.S. - OK (Miami)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nNortheastern State University\n\nU.S. - OK (Various)\n\nMedical Laboratory Technician Program 1\r\nMedical Laboratory Technician Program 2\n\nOfferings: 2+2 and 3+1 B.S.\n\n\nNorthern College\n\nCanada - ON (South Porcupine)\n\nMedical Laboratory Technician Program\n\n\"Credential Earned: Ontario College Certificate; Program Length: 3 Semesters\"\n\n\nNorthern Illinois University\n\nU.S. - IL (DeKalb)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers traditional B.S. in MLS as well as a degree completion program\n\n\nNorthern Michigan University\n\nU.S. - MI (Marquette)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science with multiple types of concentrations, as well as an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology and an M.S. in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics\n\n\nNorthern Virginia Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nNorthwestern College\n\nU.S. - IA (Orange City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The program is based upon three years of college preparatory work and one year in clinical, professional training at one of several hospital-based programs affiliated with Northwestern College. Upon satisfactory completion of the four years of study, the student will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in medical laboratory science.\"\n\n\nNorthwestern Health Sciences University\n\nU.S. - MN (Bloomington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science is typically completed in 24 months ... Clinical internships completed in trimester 6 are tailored to each student individually. Clinical locations are found throughout the Midwest so all students should prepare for the possibility of an out-of-state placement.\" The university also offers an A.A.S. program in Medical Laboratory Technology.\n\n\nOakton Community College\n\nU.S. - IL (Des Plaines)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nOhio Dominion University\n\nU.S. - VA (Norfolk)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"When the B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) degree requirements are successfully completed, the graduate is eligible for examination and certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). \"\n\n\nOhio Northern University\n\nU.S. - OH (Ada)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"We offer a NAACLS accredited bachelor\u2019s degree program and a post-baccalaureate certificate program in medical laboratory science. Both programs include biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and anatomy courses and emphasize hands-on learning.\"\n\n\nOhio State University\n\nU.S. - OH (Columbus)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers several certification and post-graduate options in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nOklahoma Christian University\n\nU.S. - OK (Edmond)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nBachelor's program; \"The major consists of three years of university work, plus two semesters of Medical Laboratory Science Program courses.\"\n\n\nOrange County Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Middletown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nOregon Tech\n\nU.S. - OR (Wilsonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS MLS) is offered through a joint partnership between Oregon Tech and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) ... To make sure our graduates are adept and self-assured professionals, BS MLS students participate in an extensive externship program. This clinical experience, includes an on campus simulated lab completed before students participate in 12 weeks of applied study and training in clinical laboratories.\"\n\n\nOtero College\n\nU.S. - CO (La Junta)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nOzarks Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - MO (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nPanola College\n\nU.S. - TX (Carthage)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nPearl River Community College\n\nU.S. - MS (Hattiesburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nPenn State Hazleton\n\nU.S. - PA (Hazleton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nPennsylvania College of Health Sciences\n\nU.S. - PN (Lancaster)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nPhillips Community College\n\nU.S. - AR (Helena)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nPhoenix College\n\nU.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nPierpont Community and Technical College\n\nU.S. - WV (Fairmont)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nPima Community College\n\nU.S. - AZ (Tuscon)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nPortland Community College\n\nU.S. - OR (Portland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nProvidence Sacred Heart School of Medical Technology\n\nU.S. - WA (Spokane)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a certificate program that serves as the \"+1\" of a 3+1 or 4+1 B.S. program\n\n\nPurdue University\n\nU.S. - IN (West Lafayette)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"3 years plus 1 year clinical (application required for clinical)\"\n\n\nQuincy College\n\nU.S. - MA (Quincy)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nQuinnipiac University\n\nU.S. - CT (New Haven)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The comprehensive examination in medical laboratory sciences (2 credits) is a requirement for the non-thesis option in the Biomedical Sciences program.\"\n\n\nRadford University Carilion\n\nU.S. - VA (Roanoke)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nB.S. program: \"This four-year degree program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and prepares students for the national certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\" The university also has a certificate program: \"This one-year program is designed for applicants who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree in a related science and want to further their education or change careers, but do not have enough transfer credits to complete a second baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n\n\nRasmussen University\n\nU.S. - MN (Lake Elmo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nReading Area Community College\n\nU.S. - PA (Reading)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nRed River College\n\nCanada - MB (Winnipeg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a twenty-eight (28) month advanced diploma in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nRiver Valley Community College\n\nU.S. - NH (Claremont)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nRiver Valley Community College\n\nU.S. - NH (Claremont)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nRose State College\n\nU.S. - OK (Midwest City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nRutgers\n\nU.S. - NJ (Newark)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our 45-credit curriculum begins in the summer semester. It can be taken full-time in four semesters, or part-time in eight semesters. It is located on the Newark campus, with some didactic components offered online. On and off-campus practical experiences complement classroom instruction.\"\n\n\nSaginaw Valley State University\n\nU.S. - MI (University City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The program consists of two and one half years of general education and medical laboratory science program prerequisites, including supporting courses in biology and chemistry. The last semester of the third year and the entire fourth year of study consist of the professional phase courses of the program.\"\n\n\nSaint Paul College\n\nU.S. - MN (St. Paul)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSaint Louis University\n\nU.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS; online and in-person), as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate in MLS, with three specializations\n\n\nSAIT Polytechnic\n\nCanada - AB (Calgary)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nTwo-year diploma including clinical practica\n\n\nSalisbury University\n\nU.S. - MD (Salisbury)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as several associated minors\n\n\nSan Diego Miramar College\n\nU.S. - CA (San Diego)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSan Francisco State University\n\nU.S. - CA (San Francisco)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"SF State's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Program offers a 14-month full-time program that combines 16 weeks of lecture and laboratory instruction on the campus, followed by a 40-week off-campus internship at an affiliated clinical laboratory site. Completion of the internship program is required for eligibility to national board certification examinations and the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.\"\n\n\nSan Jacinto College\n\nU.S. - TX (Pasadena)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSan Jose State University\n\nU.S. - CA (San Francisco)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, is a 12-month program that enables students to obtain a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certificate from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), as well as a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California Department of Public Health. The program is approximately 55 weeks long. Students spend 32 hours a week training on site at one of our hospital affiliates, and 8 hours a week taking part in formal coursework online.\"\n\n\nSandhills Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Pinehurst)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSanta Fe College\n\nU.S. - FL (Alachua)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nSaskatchewan Polytechnic\n\nCanada - SK (Saskatoon)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Medical Laboratory Technology is a nationally accredited two-and-a-half-year diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon ... Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) General Medical Laboratory Technology certification exam. This entitles you to work anywhere in Canada and to register as a licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT).\"\n\n\nSeminole State College\n\nU.S. - OK (Seminole)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSeward County Community College\n\nU.S. - KS (Liberal)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nShawnee State University\n\nU.S. - OH (Portsmouth)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nShoreline Community College\n\nU.S. - WA (Shoreline)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers both an A.A.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSinclair Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Dayton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSomerset Community College\n\nU.S. - KY (Somerset)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouth Central College\n\nU.S. - MN (North Mankato)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouth Dakota State University\n\nU.S. - SD (Brookings)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers several B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as an upward mobility program and Phlebotomy certificate\n\n\nSouth Louisiana Community College\n\nU.S. - LA (Lafayette)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nSoutheast Community College\n\nU.S. - NE (Lincoln)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSoutheast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences\n\nU.S. - MO (Cape Girardeau)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is a one-year certificate program that allows new students to prepare for a career in laboratory science. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to the nationally recognized certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).\"\n\n\nSoutheastern Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Whiteville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSoutheastern Technical College\n\nU.S. - GA (Vidalia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthern Illinois Collegiate Common Market\n\nU.S. - IL (Herrin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthern Regional Technical College\n\nU.S. - GA (Thomasville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthern University of Shreveport\n\nU.S. - LA (Shreveport)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouthern West Virginia Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - WV (Mount Gay)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthwest Minnesota State University\n\nU.S. - MN (Marshall)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nSouthwest Tennessee Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Memphis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouthwest Wisconsin Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (Fennimore)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouthwestern College\n\nU.S. - CA (National City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSouthwestern Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Sylva)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthwestern Illinois College\n\nU.S. - IL (Belleville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSouthwestern Oklahoma State University\n\nU.S. - OK (Weatherford)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSpartanburg Community College\n\nU.S. - SC (Spartanburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSpringfield Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - MA (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSt. Clair College\n\nCanada - ON (Windsor)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\r\nMedical Laboratory Technician Program\n\nMLS: \"Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma\"; MLT: \"One Year - Ontario College Certificate (delivered in less than 1 year)\"\n\n\nSt. Cloud State University\n\nU.S. - MN (St. Cloud)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a 3+1 or 2+2 bachelor program\n\n\nSt. Edward's University\n\nU.S. - TX (Austin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. + M.S.; \"The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has an agreement with St. Edward\u2019s through which students can earn two degrees in five years. Students complete three years at St. Edward\u2019s and two years of clinical training at UTMB. Through this program, you can earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in Biology from St. Edward\u2019s and a master\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from UTMB.\"\n\n\nSt. Francis University\n\nU.S. - PA (Loretto)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor of Health Science degree with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science (B.H.S.M.L.S.) is a degree completion program designed to provide professional development and educational options for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs).\"\n\n\nSt. John's University\n\nU.S. - NY (Queens)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nSt. Lawrence College\n\nCanada - ON (Kingston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThree-year program to earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nSt. Louis Community College\n\nU.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nSt. Luke's College\n\nU.S. - IA (Sioux City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program at St. Luke's College will provide 11 months of professional studies committed to classroom and practical instruction. Clinical experience in the laboratory at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center will help you work with accuracy and precision while performing diagnostic tests.\"\n\n\nSt. Philip's College\n\nU.S. - TX (San Antonio)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares Health Science professionals to perform analysis on blood and body fluids to enable a physician to diagnose and monitor the treatment of diseases. The MLT program helps students obtain marketable skills for entry-level positions. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. \"\n\n\nStanly Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Locust)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nStark State College\n\nU.S. - OH (North Canton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nStevenson University\n\nU.S. - MD (Owings Mills)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and minor in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nStony Brook University\n\nU.S. - NY (Stony Brook)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Stony Brook University is an upper-division program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon completion of the program, the graduates are eligible to take the National ASCP Board Certification Exam and are New York State License eligible.\"\n\n\nSUNY Broome Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Binghamton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nSUNY Erie Community College\n\nU.S. - NY (Williamsville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nTarleton State University\n\nU.S. - TX (Fort Worth)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BS-MLS), Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS), Health Professions Technology (BAT-HPT), Public Health (BS in PH), Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS-MLT), Histotechnician (AAS-HT)\n\n\nTexas A&M University - Corpus Christi\n\nU.S. - TX (Corpus Christi)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours: 42 are from designated Core Curriculum Program courses, 17 are from clinical laboratory core courses, 8 are required Foundation courses and 51-53 are Clinical courses.\"\n\n\nTexas Southern University\n\nU.S. - TX (Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Upon completion of this program, the student earns the Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination to become a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS; ASCP) or Medical Technologist (MT; AMT).\"\n\n\nTexas Southmost College\n\nU.S. - NY (Brownsville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nTexas State University\n\nU.S. - TX (San Marcos)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nTexas Tech University\n\nU.S. - TX (Lubbock)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers two B.S. degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate\n\n\nThomas More College\n\nU.S. - KY (Crestview Hills)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nThomas Jefferson University\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a variety of B.S. and M.S. programs in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nThomas University\n\nU.S. - GA (Thomasville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nBachelor's options: 2+ 2 Online Option or Traditional Campus-Based Program\n\n\nTidewater Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Virginia Beach)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nTri-County Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Pendleton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nTrident Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Charleston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nTulsa Community College\n\nU.S. - OK (Tulsa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nTurtle Mountain Community College\n\nU.S. - ND (Belcourt)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nTyler Junior College\n\nU.S. - TX (Tyler)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nUniversity at Buffalo\n\nU.S. - NY (Buffalo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Technology\n\n\nUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham\n\nU.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Alaska - Anchorage\n\nU.S. - AK (Anchorage)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Alberta\n\nCanada - AB (Edmonton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"This is a three year program at the University of Alberta with students admitted to the program after a minimum of one pre-professional year. Students graduate with a B.Sc. (MLS) and gain professional certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\n\nU.S. - AR (Little Rock)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Sciences program offers a full or part-time track beginning each fall semester. Online students may be admitted in the spring. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The program also offers an MLT-to-MLS distance track that is designed for medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent agency. The MLT-to-MLS track can be completed in 3 semesters (full time) or 5 semesters (part time). Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MLS track, a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded. The program also offers a non-degree option for those students not desiring a Bachelor of Science degree. Certification as an MLT or equivalent is preferred for non-degree students. The maximum number of credits that may be taken in this option is 24 hours.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Bridgeport\n\nU.S. - CT (Bridgeport)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of British Columbia\n\nCanada - BC (Vancouver)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Central Florida\n\nU.S. - FL (Orlando)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Cincinnati\n\nU.S. - OH (Cincinnati)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The University of Cincinnati's Medical Laboratory Science program has several program track and certificiate options for you to choose from.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Colorado - Colorado Springs\n\nU.S. - CO (Colorado Springs)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Connecticut\n\nU.S. - CT (Storrs)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Delaware\n\nU.S. - DE (Newark)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Findlay\n\nU.S. - OH (Findlay)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The University of Findlay's MLS program will prepare you to enter an accredited clinical education training program. The program includes courses that are required for certification as well as the general education requirements needed for a bachelor of science degree. When completing the bachelor of science degree with a major in medical laboratory science, you are also earning a minor in biology and are only one course away from earning a minor in chemistry.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa\n\nU.S. - HI (Honolulu)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Our program is a career-pathway structure where students progress from associate degree Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to bachelor\u2019s degree Medical Lab Scientist (MLS). Applications are accepted in fall and spring.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Illinois - Springfield\n\nU.S. - IL (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers several B.S. options in Medical Laboratory Science, with specializations in medical laboratory technology or pre-med.\n\n\nUniversity of Indianapolis\n\nU.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The medical laboratory science degree program is highly competitive, requiring three years of coursework at UIndy and completion of a 12-month clinical training program in a hospital laboratory during the fourth year of undergraduate study.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine\n\nU.S. - IA (Iowa City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"University of Iowa's Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine offers a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences through an affiliation with Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa. The program provides patient-centered educational opportunities, with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, endocrinology, and molecular diagnostics. Students can enroll in the program as the final year of a bachelor\u2019s degree or as an additional year following receipt of a bachelor\u2019s degree.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Kansas\n\nU.S. - KS (Kansas City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S., M.S., and Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Kentucky\n\nU.S. - KY (Lexington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nTrack Options: Second B.S. Degree, Transfer Students, Online MLT to MLS\n\n\nUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe\n\nU.S. - LA (Monroe)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The program is a minimum four-year curriculum, which includes a solid foundation in basic sciences, a broad background in medical laboratory science with several specialized courses...\"\n\n\nUniversity of Maine\n\nU.S. - ME (Orono)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Maine at Presque Isle\n\nU.S. - ME (Presque Isle)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nUniversity of Mary\n\nU.S. - ND (Bismarck)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. or B.A. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Maryland\n\nU.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science and M.S. in Laboratory Management\n\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts - Dartmouth\n\nU.S. - MA (Dartmouth)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. All graduates meet requirements for national certification or state licensure.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts - Lowell\n\nU.S. - MA (Lowell)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Applied Biomedical Sciences, with an option in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Minnesota\n\nU.S. - MN (Minneapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The University of Minnesota\u2019s Medical Laboratory Sciences program is the only accredited 4-year baccalaureate degree program in a public institution in the State of Minnesota.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Mississippi\n\nU.S. - MS (Jackson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences offers two types of Medical Laboratory Science bachelor degree programs to assist students with their career goals\": a traditional B.S. and an MLT-MLS advanced standing bachelor degree program.\n\n\nUniversity of Missouri - Columbia\n\nU.S. - MO (Columbia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Montana - Missoula\n\nU.S. - MT (Missoula)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Both UM and MSU offer 3+1 or 4+1 curriculum options. Either course of study results in a B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science (UM) or Microbiology with an emphasis in Medical Laboratory Science (MSU).\"\n\n\nUniversity of Mount Union\n\nU.S. - OH (Alliance)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory science at the University of Mount Union combines three years of on-campus study with a final year of professional training in medical technology and laboratory science at one of our affiliated hospital-based schools. This clinical year amounts to 2,000 hours of intense study and lab experience, culminating in a comprehensive examination.\"\n\n\nUniversity of New Brunswick\n\nCanada - NB (Fredericton\/St. John)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The BMLS degree requires completion of the MLT program either prior to or after completion of 84 credit hours of courses at UNB. For graduation, students must have completed the UNB portion of the degree as well as 2.5 years of the MLT program at NBCC-SJ and have passed the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exams required for professional practice.\"\n\n\nUniversity of New Hampshire\n\nU.S. - NH (Durham)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"UNH has the only four-year, NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory science program in New Hampshire, giving students a path to become certified medical laboratory scientists with the American Society of Clinical Pathology.\"\n\n\nUniversity of New Haven\n\nU.S. - CT (New Haven)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students who already hold a B.S. in the biological, forensic, chemical or physical sciences have the option to earn a second bachelor\u2019s degree in Medical Laboratory Science in as few as two years ... In addition to professional medical laboratory science coursework, students complete \u2014 within two semesters \u2014 clinical rotations that give them invaluable hands-on experience. At the program\u2019s conclusion, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to qualify as a medical laboratory scientist.\"\n\n\nUniversity of New Mexico - Gallup\n\nU.S. - NM (Gallup)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nUniversity of New Mexico\n\nU.S. - NM (Albuquerque)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n\nU.S. - NC (Chapel Hill)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of North Dakota\n\nU.S. - ND (Grand Forks)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"We issue a bachelor's degree and\/or certificate in MLS through six different routes of study.\"\n\n\nUniversity of North Texas\n\nU.S. - TX (Denton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students complete a minimum of 88 semester hours at UNT prior to entering clinical training. Then students must enroll in a minimum of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 32 semester hours) at any hospital or university laboratory approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology\n\nCanada - ON (Toronto)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Regina\n\nCanada - SK (Regina)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of South Carolina\n\nU.S. - SC (Aiken)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of South Dakota\n\nU.S. - SD (Vermillion)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students spend 3 years on the USD campus completing medical laboratory science major requirements, university degree requirements, general education, and the fourth year is spent at an affiliated School of Medical Laboratory Science where students complete their clinical requirements. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Science degree from the USD School of Health Sciences.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Southern Mississippi\n\nU.S. - MS (Hattiesburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Saint Francis\n\nU.S. - IN (Crown Point)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nUniversity of Tennessee\n\nU.S. - TN (Memphis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S., M.S., and an online MLT to MLS program\n\n\nUniversity of Tennessee - Knoxville\n\nU.S. - TN (Knoxville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Texas - El Paso\n\nU.S. - TX (El Paso)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center\n\nU.S. - TX (Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Texas - Rio Grande Valley\n\nU.S. - TX (Edinburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Texas at Austin\n\nU.S. - TX (Austin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science degree at UT is a 3+1 program. Students take 3 years of courses at UT, and their final 12-16 months off campus at one of UT\u2019s affiliate clinical programs. MLS majors take a variety of Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry courses before their clinical program. After completing UT coursework and the clinical program, students take their ASCP exams and receive their Bachelor of Science degree from UT.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio\n\nU.S. - TX (San Antonio)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston\n\nU.S. - TX (Galveston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S., M.S., Doctoral and a categorical certification program\n\n\nUniversity of the Sciences in Philadelphia\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Toledo\n\nU.S. - OH (Toledo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Technology\n\n\nUniversity of Utah\n\nU.S. - UT (Salt Lake City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers several B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as certificates and an M.S.\n\n\nUniversity of Vermont\n\nU.S. - VT (Burlington)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Washington\n\nU.S. - WA (Seattle)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The MLS Program is a full-time, four-year course of study and is divided into two major parts: the Pre-professional Phase and the Professional Phase ... Graduates of the program earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n\n\nUniversity of West Florida\n\nU.S. - FL (Pensacola)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S., MLT-MLS B.S., and certificate program in Medical\/Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin - La Crosse\n\nU.S. - WI (La Crosse)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters and a summer session on campus to complete the pre-professional and pre-clinical courses. Students spend an additional nine months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course work.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee\n\nU.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Applied Health Sciences, with a Medical Laboratory Science concentration\n\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin - Parkside\n\nU.S. - WI (Kenosha)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin - Stevens Point\n\nU.S. - WI (Stevens Point)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nUniversity of Wyoming - Casper\n\nU.S. - WY (Casper)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The MLS program is composed of 60 credit hours of course work between the junior and senior years, with the final semester being reserved for advanced clinical practicum courses. The program curriculum is based on major requirements of the University of Wyoming\u2019s School of Health Science, and program specific requirements for NAACLS accreditation.\"\n\n\nUtah State University\n\nU.S. - UT (Price)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nUtah Tech University\n\nU.S. - UT (St. George)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nVirginia Commonwealth University\n\nU.S. - VA (Richmond)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOfferings: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.\n\n\nVirginia Western Community College\n\nU.S. - UT (Roanoke)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nVolunteer State Community College\n\nU.S. - TN (Gallatin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWake Technical Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Raleigh)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWallace State Community College\n\nU.S. - AL (Hanceville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nWashburn University\n\nU.S. - KS (Topeka)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nWashington Adventist University\n\nU.S. - MD (Takoma Park)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The medical laboratory science program consists of three years of study at Washington Adventist University, followed by a 12- or 13-month senior year in a hospital-based medical laboratory science program. The hospital program affiliated with Washington Adventist University is Andrews University, which is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.\n\n\nWashington State Community College\n\nU.S. - OH (Marietta)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWayne Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Goldsboro)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWayne State University\n\nU.S. - MI (Detroit)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nWeber State University\n\nU.S. - UT (Ogden)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S., A.A.S., and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n\n\nWenatchee Valley College\n\nU.S. - WA (Wenatchee)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWest Georgia Technical College\n\nU.S. - GA (Waco)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWest Kentucky Community & Technical College\n\nU.S. - KY (Paducah)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nWest Liberty University\n\nU.S. - WV (West Liberty)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program at WLU is a 2+2 program. The freshman and sophomore years are devoted to studying basic science and general study courses. Near the completion of the sophomore year, students may apply for admission into the MLS Program ... Progression through the program is contingent upon the student passing all required coursework in general studies and clinical laboratory science, and successfully completing the clinical practicum (or rotations) at our clinical affiliates\"\n\n\nWest Virginia University\n\nU.S. - WV (Morgantown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The WVU Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, is a four-year program...\" with two areas of emphasis: clinical laboratory scientist and histotechnologist.\n\n\nWestern Dakota Technical College\n\nU.S. - SD (Rapid City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe technical college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nWestern Nebraska Community College\n\nU.S. - NE (Scottsbluff)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nWestern Piedmont Community College\n\nU.S. - NC (Morganton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nWestern Technical College\n\nU.S. - WI (La Crosse)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\nWichita State University\n\nU.S. - KS (Wichita)\n\nLaboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nB.S. program: \"The 17-month professional phase consists of 12 months of instruction on the WSU campus and 5 months clinical practice at a medical facility.\"\n\n\nWilkes University\n\nU.S. - PA (Wilkes-Barre)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (3+1)\n\n\nWinston-Salem State University\n\nU.S. - NC (Winston-Salem)\n\nLaboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nThe university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science in two formats: traditional on-campus and MLT-to-CLS online.\n\n\nWright State University\n\nU.S. - OH (Dayton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nBachelor program: \"The Medical Laboratory Science program includes three years of study at Wright State and a one-year clinical laboratory curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education through the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).\"\n\n\nWytheville Community College\n\nU.S. - VA (Wytheville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nYork College\n\nU.S. - NY (Jamaica)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n\n\nYork College of Pennsylvania\n\nU.S. - PA (York)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"During your junior year, you will apply for clinicals at an accredited program to be completed during your senior year. You can choose to apply at one of our five affiliated programs or another accredited clinical program in the United States. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program at York College, you will be required to pass the Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) Certification.\"\n\n\nYork Technical College\n\nU.S. - SC (Rock Hill)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n\n\nYoungstown State University\n\nU.S. - OH (Youngstown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science; \"[t]his \"3+1\" program allows you to take courses in the classroom to broaden your understanding before moving on to spend your final year doing hands-on laboratory work through an MLS-accredited hospital program.\" Also offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n\n\nZane State College\n\nU.S. - OH (Zanesville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n\n\n\n4.2.2 One-year hospital-based programs \nNote: This table loads in a collapsed state. Click the \"Expand\" link to view more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-year hospital-based programs\n\n\nSchool\/Hospital\n\nLocation\n\nProgram\n\nDescription\n\n\nAkron Children's Hospital\n\nU.S. - OH (Akron)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Akron Cooperative Medical Laboratory Science Program (ACMLSP or MLS Program) is a collaborative effort among Akron Children\u2019s Hospital and Summa Health.\"\n\n\nArrowhead Regional Medical Center\n\nU.S. - CA (Colton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students rotate through all areas of the laboratory during the 12-month (40 hours per week) training program. The program includes both lectures and clinical training. The program charges no tuition. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the program. Successful completion qualifies students to sit for a national certification exam and\/or California licensure.\"\n\n\nAscension Michigan\n\nU.S. - MI (Grosse Pointe Woods)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Our Clinical Program offers two cohorts, featuring summer start (July) and winter start (January). During the structured competency-based clinical education program, you spend approximately 40 hours a week, eight hours a day dividing your time between the classroom, the laboratory and other enrichment assignments. \"\n\n\nAscension Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth\n\nU.S. - WI (Appleton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students receive practical and classroom instruction in various aspects of laboratory medicine during the structured nine-month program ... Undergraduate students who successfully complete the program receive a baccalaureate degree from their respective college or university. All graduates of the program receive a certificate and school pin and are eligible to take a national certification examination in the clinical laboratory sciences.\"\n\n\nAscension St. Vincent's Jacksonville\n\nU.S. - FL (Jacksonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"As a hospital based program, acceptance into the program guarantees clinical placement. The curriculum includes 50 weeks of instruction with classes starting each year in January and late June. Each class has a maximum capacity of five students.\"\n\n\nAspirus Wausau Hospital\n\nU.S. - WI (Wausau)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Aspirus Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program at Aspirus Wausau hospital offers an intensive 9-month educational program providing didactic and laboratory experience in all major departments of a hospital clinical lab. The program is available for students through affiliated baccalaureate degree CLS programs ... The Aspirus CLS program accepts five or six students annually and begins around early September and continues through May.\"\n\n\nAugusta Health\n\nU.S. - VA (Fishersville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program is rigorous and consists of over 1500 clock hours of instruction which is equivalent to 40 semester-credit hours. It is intended to provide didactic and practical instruction in the field of clinical laboratory science to prepare program graduates to sit for the national certification exam. \"\n\n\nAustin State Hospital\n\nU.S. - TX (Austin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program is designed to instruct students in academic and practical phases of laboratory medicine. Graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.\"\n\n\nBaptist Medical Center South\n\nU.S. - AL (Montgomery)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Baptist Health offers a one-year hospital-based medical technology internship ... After successful completion of the internship the affiliated university awards the bachelor's degree ... The School of Medical Laboratory Science is affiliated with Auburn University and Troy University.\"\n\n\nBayfront Health St. Petersburg\n\nU.S. - FL (St. Petersburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"...offers a 50-week curriculum that can lead to a bachelor's degree for students attending an affiliated university or a certificate of completion for non-affiliated students.\"\n\n\nBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple\n\nU.S. - TX (Temple)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Program in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is a one-year training program for students who have a bachelor's degree in the sciences (4+1) or who are currently enrolled in a clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science or medical technology degree program (3+1).\"\n\n\nBeaumont Hospital\n\nU.S. - MI (Royal Oak)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"This 44-week clinical laboratory education program is designed for post-baccalaureate, non-MLS degree candidates. The inaugural class began in January 2022.\"\n\n\nBerkshire Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MA (Pittsfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Berkshire Medical Center School of Medical Technology offers a 12-month program for six full-time students. The school year begins the first week in July and ends the following June.\"\n\n\nCleveland Clinic\n\nU.S. - OH (Cleveland)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program consists of 47 weeks of lecture and laboratory experience ... The courses include lectures, student lab and clinical lab experience. Cleveland Clinic\u2019s Main Campus Hospital and Akron General are the two locations for the clinical lab experience.\"\n\n\nComanche County Memorial Hospital\n\nU.S. - OK (Lawton)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program is dedicated to providing an effective and comprehensive educational program for Medical Technology\/Medical Laboratory Science students to produce well-educated Medical Laboratory personnel for Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwest Oklahoma as well.\"\n\n\nCommunity Healthcare System Central Laboratory\n\nU.S. - IN (Munster)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"...the School of Medical Laboratory Science, an 11-month program designed for baccalaureate graduates in the biological sciences or 3+1 option for students at Purdue University Northwest and Calumet College of St. Joseph.\"\n\n\nConemaugh Memorial Medical Center\n\nU.S. - PA (Johnstown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science offers a 48-week program that provides theoretical and clinical training for qualified, academically prepared students.\"\n\n\nCox Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MO (Springfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"CoxHealth offers a 12-month, hospital-based program that provides a certificate of completion for clinical training in Medical Laboratory Science. Our program is based at Cox Medical Center south, a regional health care center. This nearly 650-bed facility includes a large outpatient center, Level I Trauma Center, and much more. During the program, you\u2019ll spend 8 hours a day, 4 days a week at the hospital, working and learning under the supervision of the program director.\"\n\n\nDenver Health School of Medical Laboratory Science\n\nU.S. - CO (Denver)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The School of Medical Laboratory Science is an 11-month hospital-based education program, offered by Denver Health, designed to provide theoretical knowledge and student and clinical laboratory experiences in all laboratory disciplines. The program begins in early January and finishes in mid-November.\"\n\n\nDMC University Laboratories\n\nU.S. - MI (Detroit)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program accepts 10 students each year for 36 weeks of practical training. Both degree and non degree students are acceptable, providing admission criteria are met.\"\n\n\nEisenhower Health\n\nU.S. - CA (Rancho Mirage)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students spend 12 months learning the specialties of each area of the clinical laboratory. Interpersonal skills are fostered through interactions with patients, physicians, clients, and colleagues ... Our CLS\/MLS program is 52 weeks long and begins every September. Students are required to attend classes 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.\"\n\n\nEvanston Hospital\n\nU.S. - IL (Evanston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The goal of the Program is to prepare competent men and women for the profession of Medical Laboratory Scientist. This goal is accomplished through the student\u2019s participation in a curriculum that includes a 6 week basic laboratory course as well as clinical rotations and didactic instruction in each laboratory specialty.\"\n\n\nFranciscan St. Francis Health - Hammond\n\nU.S. - IN (Hammond)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The one-year program offers students the chance to train at a hospital site and a high-volume core laboratory site ... Interns must be in class eight hours a day, Monday-Friday. They take frequent written and practical exams throughout the year. Once you complete the internship, you will sit for a national board of registry exam. Read our program brochure (PDF) for more information.\"\n\n\nFranciscan St. Francis Health - Indianapolis\n\nU.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program accepts students in the final year of a baccalaureate degree program at an affiliated college or university, or those with a bachelor's degree. Students earn 32 college credit hours and receive eight hours of instruction a day. Credit can be transferred to an affiliated college or university to fulfill requirements for a bachelor of science degree.\"\n\n\nGood Samaritan Hospital\n\nU.S. - IN (St. Vincennes)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program is a 'rotation-based' clinical experience, i.e. there is no student laboratory. Students spend most of their days at the bench training alongside certified medical laboratory scientists.\"\n\n\nGuthrie Robert Packer Hospital\n\nU.S. - PA (Sayre)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Sciences program combines a high caliber education with a state-of-the-art learning environment to provide a 50-week internship, on top of 3-4 years of college. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student receives a baccalaureate degree from their affiliated university and a certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the Program.\"\n\n\nHennepin County Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MN (Minneapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program accepts students from MLS programs at 5 affiliated universities. Students spend approximately 9 months in our clinical laboratory training. Completion of coursework here at HCMC earns college credit at their home university. The Phlebotomy Technician program accepts students for a 12-week certificate program including both lecture and practical training. Enrollment at an affiliated university or school is not needed for the Phlebotomy Technician program.\"\n\n\nHouston Methodist Hospital\n\nU.S. - TX (Houston)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n\n\nIndiana University Health Methodist Hospital\n\nU.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"After meeting the prerequisites, students apply for a full-time internship at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program. The program runs for 11 months, full-time days and is divided into two phases.\"\n\n\nInova Fairfax Hospital\n\nU.S. - VA (Falls Church)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Inova Fairfax Hospital Medical Laboratory Science program is a highly competitive and rigorous 11-month-long program consisting of over 1,700 clock hours of instruction. The program is intended to qualify its graduates to take the National Board of Certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology in pursuit of the MLS (ASCP) certification. We enroll 6-8 students each year.\"\n\n\nJersey Shore University Medical Center\n\nU.S. - NJ (Neptune)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at Florence M. Cook School is a full-time eleven-month hospital-based program. It is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).\"\n\n\nLake Charles Memorial Hospital\n\nU.S. - LA (Lake Charles)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The clinical program is approximately 12 months and culminates in a certificate of completion with the individual university granting 40 semester hours credit for the clinical rotation year and a BS degree in Medical Technology, where applicable. This certificate allows the student to sit for a national certification examination which is recognized worldwide.\"\n\n\nLexington Medical Center\n\nU.S. - SC (West Columbia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Program is 12-month in length and begins and ends each August. No more than four students are enrolled at a time, allowing for an extremely low student-to-teacher ratio that maximizes learning.\"\n\n\nLouisiana State University Health New Orleans\n\nU.S. - LA (New Orleans)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students enter the curriculum in medical technology in the Spring semester and continue for 16 months, including four months at one of the affiliated clinical sites. The student is awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology upon completion of the curriculum and is eligible to take national certifying exams in medical technology\/clinical laboratory science.\"\n\n\nMarshfield Clinic Health System\n\nU.S. - WI (Marshfield)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"Students enroll in the Medical Laboratory Science program at one of the affiliated universities and complete their classroom studies on campus. Students then spend the equivalent of their senior year (9 months) at Marshfield Labs (or other laboratory affiliated with their university) in a practicum program. The practicum is designed to expose students to the everyday workings of a laboratory and teach them the knowledge and skills necessary to work as Medical Laboratory Scientists. On completion of the practicum, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from their university. They are then eligible to take a national Board of Certification exam to become certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\"\n\n\nMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science\n\nU.S. - MN (Rochester) and FL (Jacksonville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science program at Mayo Clinic offers a 10.5 month training program, consisting of classroom lectures and hands-on clinical rotations. The entire program earns the student 35 academic credit hours ... Upon successful completion of this program, you receive a certificate of completion from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Students enrolled in the 3+1 program receive a certificate in medical laboratory science from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and a baccalaureate degree from their home institution. Students enrolling in the 4+1 post-baccalaureate program receive a certificate in medical laboratory science from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.\"\n\n\nMcLeod Regional Medical Center\n\nU.S. - SC (Florence)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\n\"The twelve month program begins in August. Class size is limited with an average of six students per year. The faculty is composed of laboratory supervisors and medical technologists. Students rotate through Hematology, Immunochemistry, Microbiology, and Blood Bank for eight to ten week periods. There are shorter rotations in Body Fluids and Phlebotomy. Upon completion, a student should have entry-level competencies of a medical technologist and will be eligible to sit for national certification exams. \"\n\n\nMercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center\n\nU.S. - OH (Toledo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The one-year program begins in July. You will spend approximately 40 hours a week, eight hours a day, dividing your time between the classroom and the laboratory. Instruction includes technical and clinical aspects of laboratory analysis with clinical correlation, and theory and concepts in the clinical laboratory and behavior sciences.\"\n\n\nMercy Hospital Ada\n\nU.S. - OK (Ada)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program spans one full calendar year beginning on either the second or third Monday in May. Students spend approximately 500 clock hours in formal and informal lectures and seminars, video lectures and webinars. Under qualified supervision, the remaining time is spent in the clinical laboratory learning technical skills and developing professional attitudes ... The MLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n\n\nMercy Hospital Joplin\n\nU.S. - MO (Joplin)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The fifty-two week program provides a structured educational experience which includes lectures and medical laboratory rotations. Students experience two rotations through most laboratory departments, developing the knowledge and skills required to perform, interpret, and trouble-shoot laboratory testing by automated, semi-automated, and manual methods in a state-of-the-art medical center laboratory under qualified supervision. The program has three clinical laboratory sites: Mercy Hospital Joplin and Mercy Hospital Springfield, and Mercy Hospital Columbus, KS ... The MLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n\n\nMercy Hospital St. Louis\n\nU.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The fifty-one week program provides a structured educational experience which includes lectures and clinical laboratory rotations ... The CLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n\n\nMississippi Baptist Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MS (Jackson)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The clinical education course at MBMC lasts 12 consecutive months. Students are in the laboratory Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They develop technical skills under the instruction and supervision of certified medical technologists\/medical laboratory scientists by rotating through the major divisions of the clinical laboratory ... Students also attend lectures on a daily basis. Both lectures and lab rotations are accompanied by frequent written, oral and practical examinations. The entire clinical course is concluded with a comprehensive examination. Upon successful completion of the clinical program, students receive a certificate from the School of Medical Laboratory Science and are eligible to take a national certification examination, such as the ASCP Board of Certification Medical Laboratory Scientist exam.\"\n\n\nMonmouth Medical Center\n\nU.S. - NJ (West Orange)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The John A. Mihok Medical Laboratory Science Program (MLS) at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is a 12-month comprehensive experiential learning experience. The program starts each year during the last week of August and includes six (6) months of didactic (classroom) instruction and practical exercises in student lab followed by six (6) months of clinical laboratory rotations.\"\n\n\nMyron E. Rubnitz, M.D. School of Medical Laboratory Science\n\nU.S. - IL (Hines)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"...consists of 11 months of clinical education beginning the first week of August. All sciences courses at Hines have a didactic and a practical component; this enables the student to learn the theory of procedures, gain experience in performing those procedures and make clinical correlations from the laboratory data generated.\"\n\n\nNebraska Methodist Hospital\n\nU.S. - NE (Omaha)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\nAn 11-month internship that runs from June to early May. \"The program accepts applications from August through October 15 for the next academic year's class.\"\n\n\nNewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital\n\nU.S. - NY (Brooklyn)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program involves a full-time, one-year commitment where students concurrently engage in both didactic and clinical educational experiences.\"\n\n\nNorth Kansas City Hospital\n\nU.S. - MO (North Kansas City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"This 46-week clinical program allows students to complete their college senior year of instruction at the North Kansas City Hospital Laboratory, one of only six programs in Missouri ... Upon program completion, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to become certified Medical Laboratory Scientists.\"\n\n\nNorth Mississippi Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MS (Tupelo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students spend the first six months in the 'student lab' portion of the program. During this time, students spend several weeks in classes of each of the major subject areas ... During the last six months of the program, students rotate through the clinical laboratory for five weeks in each of the five major sections of the clinical laboratory. Students earn a grade for each of these rotations ... Upon completion of the program, students should have in-depth knowledge of the patient's total health care. Grades are mailed to the appropriate university or college. Upon receipt of these grades from NMMC, students are eligible for graduation with a B.S. degree. NMMC grants a certificate of completion to the students. Those students completing degrees and those who already have degrees receive the certificate and a school pin.\"\n\n\nNorthern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center\n\nU.S. - ME (Bangor)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The 11-month training program results in a certificate in medical laboratory science from Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center while fulfilling requirements for the bachelor of science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Maine. Upon successful program completion, students are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board of certification (BOC) examination.\"\n\n\nOSF Saint Francis Medical Center\n\nU.S. - IL (Peoria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Affiliation allows undergraduate students who successfully complete the clinical laboratory science program at OSF Saint Francis to receive a baccalaureate degree from their college or university. The program is accepted for 32 or more semester hours of credit, depending on the policies of each affiliate school. All graduates of the OSF Saint Francis CLS program receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to take the national certification exams.\"\n\n\nOur Lady of Fatima Hospital\n\nU.S. - RI (Providence)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Our Lady of Fatima School of Medical Technology program is a twelve-month internship that begins in June and ends the following June. Our Lady of Fatima accepts, on average, seven students into the program ... Upon completion of the internship, students graduate with a certificate and are eligible to sit for the board of certification given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n\n\nOwensboro Health\n\nU.S. - KY (Owensboro)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\nA 12-month program; \"The program is conducted in the hospital laboratory. The program accepts up to six students per year, with the possibility of variance depending on the quantity and quality of applicants.\"\n\n\nParkview Health Laboratories\n\nU.S. - IN (Fort Wayne)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students must pass a final exam to successfully complete the Parkview Medical Laboratory Science Program. Upon completion, students receive a graduation certificate. They are then eligible to pursue certifications offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.\"\n\n\nParkview Medical Center\n\nU.S. - CO (Pueblo)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Classes begin each year in July. The program is 11 months in length.\"\n\n\nPenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\n\nU.S. - PA (Hershey)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The 11-month training program results in a certificate in medical laboratory science from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center while fulfilling requirements for a bachelor\u2019s-level degree in a Medical Laboratory Science-related major from the affiliating college or university. The program typically fulfills the student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a BS degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered.\"\n\n\nPennsylvania Hospital\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students are given both practical and theoretical training in various sections of the clinical laboratory. The practicum is a 11-month rotating program based on a 40-hour week, beginning in late August (Fall cohort) or January (Spring cohort). The program devotes six hours per week to formal lectures.\"\n\n\nPiedmont Augusta\n\nU.S. - GA (Augusta)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Upon successful completion of the CLS program students will be awarded a certificate of completion from Piedmont Augusta Laboratory that will afford them the opportunity to become certified Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Additionally, undergraduate biology majors at USCA who successfully complete the CLS program also have the opportunity to secure a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS).\"\n\n\nPrisma Health\n\nU.S. - SC (Columbia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science Program at Prisma Health provides a one-year curriculum of intensive training, with classroom and clinical rotations generally scheduled Monday\u2013Friday from 7 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m. This training includes didactic lectures and extensive practical experience under the direction of pathologists and certified medical laboratory professionals.\"\n\n\nProvidence Sacred Heart Medical Center\n\nU.S. - WA (Spokane)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\nA 12-month program, with the first half dedicated to lecture and student lab, and the second half dedicated to clinical rotations. \"Graduates from the PSHMC School of MLS receive a certificate of completion. This certificate plus a baccalaureate degree, qualifies the graduate to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Board of Certification exam (BOC).\"\n\n\nRapides Regional Medical Center\n\nU.S. - LA (Alexandria)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Program is 12-months in length. No more than eight students are enrolled at a time. The MLS Program accepts both degreed students that meet the criteria outlined in application requirements and MLS students attending one of our affiliates.\"\n\n\nReading Hospital\n\nU.S. - PA (Reading)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"This 12-month program is open to students looking to complete their undergraduate medical laboratory science degree in a clinical setting (3+1 option), or take a post-baccalaureate year to gain experience (4+1 option).\"\n\n\nRhode Island Hospital\n\nU.S. - RI (Providence)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science provides a clinical internship program that is integral in attaining a bachelor of science degree in medical laboratory science. This clinical academic year, as part of a four-year or additional year baccalaureate program, provides the academic and practical experiences necessary to attain entry level competency in the practice field. The Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science program is an eleven month internship that begins in June and ends the following May. The program provides students with didactic and clinical rotation experience ...\"\n\n\nRochester General Hospital\n\nU.S. - NY (Rochester)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Rochester General Hospital Clinical Laboratory Technology Program is a 51-week, full-time clinical internship experience (40 hrs\/week) ... Students will also participate in a Symposium Week whereby they will experience areas of the clinical laboratory not commonly found in many laboratories, such as clinical trials.\"\n\n\nSaint Francis Hospital\n\nU.S. - OK (Tulsa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a hospital-based program that offers a 12 month clinical internship to students seeking a career in the medical laboratory. The clinical internship is comprised of didactic and technical instruction in 10 areas of the clinical laboratory ... Upon completion of the Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science program, students are awarded a certificate and a pin by hospital and program officials ... Student interns are eligible to take a certification exam offered by a national certification agency after successfully completing the School of Medical Laboratory Science and university requirements for graduation.\"\n\n\nSanford Health\n\nU.S. - ND\/SD (Fargo\/Sioux Falls)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The MLS program consists of 48 weeks of combined didactic classroom lecture and real life clinical laboratory training in our state of the art medical laboratory. The student to instructor ratio in the classroom is ten to one. The clinical training in the laboratory is typically one to one with an instructing staff member or instructor. A certificate of completion is awarded to graduating students ... Applications are accepted Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 for the programs starting the following summer.\" The program is offered in both Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD.\n\n\nSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital\n\nU.S. - CA (Santa Barbara)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Training Period: 12 months; Training Begins: September (Fall), February\/March (Spring); Class Size: Up to 3 students per start date\"\n\n\nSchool of Medical Laboratory Science at Pennsylvania Hospital\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students are given both practical and theoretical training in various sections of the clinical laboratory. The practicum is a 11-month rotating program based on a 40-hour week, beginning in late August (Fall cohort) or January (Spring cohort). The program devotes six hours per week to formal lectures.\"\n\n\nSentara RMH Medical Center\n\nU.S. - VA (Harrisonburg)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The School of Medical Laboratory Science admits up to twelve students in January and June. The program includes six months of lecture and student labs in Harrisonburg, VA., followed by six months of rotation through all departments in the clinical laboratory. Clinical rotation sites include Sentara RMH Medical Center, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.\"\n\n\nSSM Health Southern Illinois\n\nU.S. - IL (Mt. Vernon)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Our 11-month curriculum includes both didactic and clinical components. The didactic segment of the program guides students through each theory component via lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice in the classroom and student laboratory. Once students have learned basic laboratory techniques and skills, they rotate through the clinical sections at the SSM Health laboratories and affiliated, accredited hospital laboratories. During clinical rotations, our students further develop their lab skills and gain clinical experience in each laboratory discipline ... Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are awarded a certificate from SSM Health School of Medical Laboratory Technician as a graduate MLT.\"\n\n\nSt. Christopher's Hospital for Children\n\nU.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"To fulfill their clinical and academic requirements in 10 months, students spend two months in didactic instruction with the remainder of time spent as follows: Mondays in the classroom and Tuesday-Fridays in their medical laboratory rotations. The academic year begins in late August and typically ends in late June.\"\n\n\nSt. Elizabeth Healthcare\n\nU.S. - KY (Edgewood)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"St. Elizabeth School of Medical Laboratory Science has been in operation since the 1950\u2019s. Curriculum at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Medical Laboratory Science Program consists of an 11-month program of both didactic and supervised clinical training\"\n\n\nSt. Luke's Hospital\n\nU.S. - MO (Kansas City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"As a Medical Lab Science student, you\u2019ll be trained only in Saint Luke\u2019s Health System laboratories, which allows us to closely monitor and control the quality of your education. In addition, our regional reference laboratory will expose you to a range of laboratory testing that is unmatched in the area. Rotations also include three weeks of molecular diagnostics instruction in our Roche Molecular Center of Excellence laboratory, the only one in Kansas and Missouri.\"\n\n\nTampa General Hospital\n\nU.S. - FL (Tampa)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"A maximum of six students are accepted each year. The 51-week internship is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 6:00 AM \u2013 2:30 PM (times may vary with advanced notice) beginning the first week of August.\"\n\n\nTrinity Health System\n\nU.S. - OH (Steubenville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Trinity Health System accepts a maximum of four (4) students per year into the School of Medical Laboratory Science. The Professional Year of Study covers a period of eleven (11) consecutive months during which time the students rotate in each department of the clinical laboratory and participate in a formal lecture program ... Trinity Health System School of Medical Laboratory Science is affiliated with Youngstown State University and the University of Mount Union to provide MLS majors their final year, upon which 32 credit for the Professional Year of Study will be transferred to their respective university to fulfill requirements for a BS in MLS. The program is also offered to those students who already possess a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, and who meet the published requirements, culminating in the awarding of a certificate of completion.\"\n\n\nUCLA Health\n\nU.S. - CA (Los Angeles)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The UCLA CLS Program ONLY accepts students through the California State University, Dominguez Hills, College of Professional Studies, School of Health and Human Services, Clinical Sciences Major, Medical Technology Program Option. \"\n\n\nUnited Regional Health Care System\n\nU.S. - TX (Wichita Falls)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"United Regional's School of MLS is a 52-week program and must be completed in order to be eligible for certification examinations or employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\"\n\n\nUnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids\n\nU.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The program typically starts mid-August and is a 35 week program. Classes meeting Monday-Friday and the hours are typically 0700-1430. There are some rotations where it is required to come in before 0700 or stay until 1530. Mornings are spent in the clinical laboratory rotation with lecture in the afternoon.\"\n\n\nUniversity Health Truman Medical Center\n\nU.S. - MO (Kansas City)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffered as a 4+1 or 3+1 Medical Laboratory Science program that \"[i]ncludes didactic lectures and clinical rotations in chemistry, hematology, immunology, blood bank, microbiology and management.\" Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be issued that \"allows MLS student to sit for a National Board of Registry for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n\n\nUniversity of California Davis Health\n\nU.S. - CA (Davis)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program\n\nOffers a 12-month training program that results in a certificate. \"The UC Davis Health CLS training program is a small hospital based program committed to providing well trained entry level Clinical Laboratory professionals to the greater Sacramento area and surrounding rural communities. To that end, the program preferentially selects applicants with ties to the greater Sacramento area or rural training partner sites located in Placerville, CA and Modesto, CA.\"\n\n\nUniversity of California Irvine Medical Center\n\nU.S. - CA (Irvine)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The CLS Training Program provides a full year of didactic and clinical instruction. The curriculum includes intensive bench training, formal and informal lectures, and case studies. Students receive more than 200 hours of formal lectures covering the various disciplines of clinical laboratory science.\"\n\n\nUniversity of California San Diego Health\n\nU.S. - CA (San Diego)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The San Diego Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Consortium Program (San Diego CLS Training Program) is a comprehensive 12-month full-time program of instruction in the field of clinical laboratory medicine and technology. In 2021, the program will commence in July. Trainees who successfully complete this training internship will be eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification and the California law exam offered by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS).\"\n\n\nUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center\n\nU.S. - NE (Omaha)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). The MLS Program is well established and combines a strong curriculum with a clinical component that prepares individuals to sit for MLS\/MT national certification exams.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Rochester Medical Center\n\nU.S. - NY (Rochester)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Students must complete 35.5 credits (2 semesters) of coursework. This full time program is a combination of didactic lectures integrated with 720 hours of clinical experiences ... Upon completion graduates meet the educational requirements for licensure. In order to practice the profession in NYS they must fulfill additional requirements for the licensing; including: submission of the licensing application; fees; and achievement of a passing score on the NYS licensing\/ASCP national board examination.\"\n\n\nUniversity of Tennessee Medical Center\n\nU.S. - TN (Knoxville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The University of Tennessee Medical Center offers a Medical Laboratory Science Program in conjunction with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This 50-week nationally accredited certificate program trains students to become professionals who work in clinical labs.\"\n\n\nThe Valley Hospital\n\nU.S. - NJ (Ridgewood)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"... the student may then apply for admission to the professional phase of the program, which is a 11-month internship in a clinical setting. Individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a scientific discipline can also apply to the professional program with completion of prerequisite coursework.\"\n\n\nUPMC Altoona\n\nU.S. - PA (Altoona)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"UPMC Altoona School of Medical Technology\/Medical Laboratory Science is an accredited, 50-week internship program offering clinical theoretical concepts with clinical experience.\"\n\n\nUPMC Chautauqua\n\nU.S. - NY (Jamestown)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program is an accredited, 45-week, program offering intensive study and clinical experience in medical laboratory science as the final year of a Bachelor\u2019s degree.\"\n\n\nUPMC Williamsport\n\nU.S. - PA (Williamsport)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"The Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month educational program designed to be completed as the fourth or fifth year in a baccalaureate degree program ... Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a baccalaureate degree from their affiliating college\/university and a Certificate of Graduation from the hospital.\"\n\n\nVanderbilt University Medical Center\n\nU.S. - TN (Nashville)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"Upon satisfactory completion of the training program, a certificate of completion is awarded to the student. The course of study during the clinical year may be credited towards a baccalaureate degree for 3+1 students where an affiliation between the student's college or university and the Medical Center exists.\"\n\n\nWellSpan York Hospital\n\nU.S. - PA (York)\n\nMedical Laboratory Science Program\n\n\"... a 12-month program for college students sponsored by WellSpan York Hospital. The program typically serves as a student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a B.S. degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered as well.\"\n\n\n\n4.2.3 Continuing education \nContinuing education is another important aspect of professional development for those working in the POL. The following are examples of entities providing continuing education opportunities related to laboratory testing.\n\nAAMA's various online courses: The American Association of Medical Assistants offers courses and continuing education opportunities.\nARUP Institute for Learning: \"The ARUP Institute for Learning provides reputable educational opportunities and resources to ARUP clients, laboratory professionals, and industry organizations in an effort to advance the practice of laboratory medicine and continually improve patient care.\"\nASCLS Labucate: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) offers \"convenient, high-quality, and affordable continuing education for laboratory professionals.\"\nClinical and Laboratory Standards Institute: \"CLSI is an approved provider of CE programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) P.A.C.E.\u00ae Program. In some instances, we will also provide education through the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) ACCENT\u00ae credit program.\"\nLabCE's various online classes: LabCE offers more than 90 online clinical laboratory continuing education courses \"for lab professionals, including medical laboratory technologists (MT), laboratory technicians (MLT), and students.\" Many of them are PACE-approved for continuing education credits.\nMichener Institute of Education at UHN: \"Competency profiles and changes to scope of practice can occur rapidly as health sciences and technologies advance. Are you ready? The self-directed courses in Medical Laboratory Sciences below are offered with the flexibility to be completed at your pace and offer you the ability to stay up-to-date with practice.\"\nOther courses\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has a listing of CME courses that help aspiring laboratory directors of moderate complexity laboratories meet CLIA guidelines.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Educational_programs\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Educational_programs<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:50.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 45 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","91a31cc22e3ae31a854e87b946d94b59_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Education_staffing_accreditation_and_other_considerations_Educational_programs rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Education_staffing_accreditation_and_other_considerations_Educational_programs skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\/Educational programs<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\">\n\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.2_Educational_programs\">4.2 Educational programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following section offers a tabular listing of known U.S. and Canadian higher-education and hospital-based programs that offer an associate's, bachelor's, and\/or master's program in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or some other flavor of laboratory medicine. Many of the programs offered give students a path of progression from an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology to a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science. Additionally, some programs allow hands-on post-bachelor's training that leads to a certificate and the right to take the <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ascp.org\/content\/board-of-certification\" target=\"_blank\">ASCP Board of Certification<\/a> Medical Laboratory Scientist exam. As such, students with bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as biology, microbiology, genetics, etc. may relatively easily become certified for laboratory work in roughly a year or less.\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.2.1_Higher-education\">4.2.1 Higher-education<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i>Note<\/i>: This table loads in a collapsed state. Click the \"Expand\" link to view more.\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">Higher-education programs\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">School\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Location\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Program\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Description\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Alamance Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Graham)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alamancecc.edu\/medical-laboratory-technology-department\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Albany)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acphs.edu\/clinical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Alexandria Technical & Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Alexandria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alextech.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Allegany College of Maryland\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Cumberland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allegany.edu\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Allen College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Waterloo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allencollege.edu\/medical-laboratory-science-mls.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students receive the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a MLS major and qualify for MLS certification upon completion of program requirements. This option is also possible for those who already have an associate's or baccalaureate degree and have completed all general education courses.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Amarillo College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Amarillo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.actx.edu\/medical_lab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Andrews University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Berrien Springs)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.andrews.edu\/chhs\/mls\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: First- and second-degree Bachelor in MLS; certificate in MLS; Affiliate Guest Student Clinical (Senior) Year; Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Administration\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Anne Arundel Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Arnold)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.edu\/programs-and-courses\/credit-and-degree-seekers\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Arapahoe Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Littleton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arapahoe.edu\/academics-programs\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology-mlt\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Arizona State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chs.asu.edu\/programs\/applied-science-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The BAS program in applied science with a concentration in medical laboratory sciences provides the academic knowledge and professional skills that enable students to advance their employment opportunities within the fields of medical technology, cytology, clinical laboratory science and related areas.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Arkansas State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Jonesboro)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astate.edu\/college\/conhp\/departments\/clinical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Armstrong State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Savannah)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chp.georgiasouthern.edu\/diagnostic\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/Medical\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Armstrong offers the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science in three tracks: Traditional, MLT to MLS Online, and MLS Online Fast Track (for South Carolina residents only).\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Asheville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/abtech.edu\/programs\/academic\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Auburn University at Montgomery\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Montgomery)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aum.edu\/nursingandhealth\/academic-departments-2\/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Augusta University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Augusta)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augusta.edu\/academics\/clinical-lab-science.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS), as well as B.S. in CLS with military specialization\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Augustana College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Sioux Falls)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augie.edu\/academics\/majors-and-programs\/medical-laboratory-science-and-health-professional-programs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The school offers <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/augie.smartcatalogiq.com\/2019-2020\/2019-2020-Undergraduate-General-Catalog\/Academic-Program\/Medical-Laboratory-Science\" target=\"_blank\">two plans<\/a> for earning a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Austin Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Austin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/mlab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Austin Peay State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Clarksville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apsu.edu\/medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Baptist Health College Little Rock\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Little Rock)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhclr.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers a B.S. or certificate in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Baptist Health Sciences University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Memphis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baptistu.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Barry University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Miami Shores)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barry.edu\/en\/academics\/health-sciences\/clinical-biology-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Clinical Biology, with a specialization in Medical Technology, as well as a B.S. to M.S. program in Laboratory Management.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Barton Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Great Bend)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bartonccc.edu\/programs\/med-lab-tech\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Beaufort County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Washington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beaufortccc.edu\/allied-health-admissions\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bellarmine University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Louisville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellarmine.edu\/health-professions\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-health-science-in-medical-lab-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers three Bachelor of Health Science degree tracks in MLS: 4-Year Practitioner Track, 4-Year Pre-professional Track, and an Accelerated Second Degree\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bemidji State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Bemidji)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/departments\/biology\/courses-programs\/medical-laboratory-science-b-s\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers two B.S. tracks: 3+1 and 4+1\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bismarck State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Bismarck)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bismarckstate.edu\/academics\/programs\/MedicalLaboratoryTechnician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Blackhawk Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Janesville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhawk.edu\/Programs-Classes\/Explore-Programs\/Program-Detail\/program\/Medical-Laboratory-Technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Boise State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ID (Boise)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/preprofessional\/pathways\/clinical-labs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Pre-professional studies is designed for students who need to have undergraduate studies prior to applying to a professional school.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bowling Green State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Bowling Green)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bgsu.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bradley University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Peoria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/academic\/colleges\/las\/interprograms\/medlab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bridge Valley Community and Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (South Charleston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgevalley.edu\/health\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Brigham Young University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (Provo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mmbio.byu.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students declare a Pre-MLS Major and are accepted into the program in their Junior year. Once in the program, students have two semesters of intensive coursework after which they intern in a clinical facility for six months.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bristol Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Fall River)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bristolcc.edu\/clinical-laboratory-science\/clinical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">British Columbia Institute of Technology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - BC (Burnaby)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcit.ca\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science-diploma-full-time-6615dipma\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Two-and-a-half year, full-time, Diploma program ... Students are ready to write the national certification exam upon graduation.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bronx Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Bronx)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bcc.cuny.edu\/academics\/academic-departments\/biological-sciences-department\/degree-certificate-programs-courses\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Brookline College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklinecollege.edu\/programs\/healthcare\/bachelors-degree-in-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our program includes a mix of classroom and clinical instruction and a professional seminar to prepare you for entry-level positions in the field. In just 128 weeks, you can earn your bachelor\u2019s degree and be on your way to a successful career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\" The college also offers an <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklinecollege.edu\/programs\/healthcare\/associate-degree-medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">A.A.S. degree<\/a> in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bucks County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Newtown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bucks.edu\/catalog\/majors\/health\/medicallaboratorytechnician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bunker Hill Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Boston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhcc.edu\/medicallabtech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Calhoun Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Huntsville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/calhoun.edu\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">California State University - Dominguez Hills\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Carson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csudh.edu\/health-sciences\/clinical-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. and certificate program in Clinical Science - Medical Technology.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">California State University - LA\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Los Angeles)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calstatela.edu\/page\/clinical-laboratory-scientist-certificate\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Scientist.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Cambrian College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Sudbury)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cambriancollege.ca\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Six-semester program; \"Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examinations conducted by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Canisius College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Buffalo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canisius.edu\/academics\/programs\/undergraduate\/clinical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"...three years of campus-based classroom and lab work, one year of a hands-on internship in an accredited hospital laboratory.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Carolinas College of Health Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Charlotte)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/atriumhealth.org\/education\/carolinas-college-of-health-sciences\/academic-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is a 12-month program that prepares graduates to be a successful entry-level medical laboratory scientist. Didactic lectures and student laboratory training take place at the college, with clinical experiences conducted in the laboratories of Atrium Health.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Casper College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WY (Casper)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caspercollege.edu\/program\/med-lab-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Centenary University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (Hackettstown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centenaryuniversity.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-studies\/science-department\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our MLS program at Centenary is designed to build your foundational scientific knowledge in the first 2.5 years and then further develop clinical knowledge with MLS-specific courses to prepare you for your clinical practicum in the final semesters. Upon completion of your bachelor degree, you will be eligible to complete the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam and ready to start helping our health care system improve patient care.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Centennial College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Scarborough)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centennialcollege.ca\/programs-courses\/full-time\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Technician Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Credential: Ontatio College Certificate; Program Type: Post-secondary program; Program Length: 1 year\/ 3 semesters\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central Arizona College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AZ (Coolidge)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/centralaz.edu\/divisions-programs\/nursing-health-emergency-careers\/medical-laboratory-technician-aas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (Grand Island)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cccneb.edu\/medicallab\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central New Mexico Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NM (Albuquerque)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnm.edu\/programs-of-study\/programs-a-z\/medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician and Certificate of Achievement in Phlebotomy Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central of Southern Nevada\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NV (Las Vegas)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csn.edu\/archived\/programs\/medical-laboratory\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician, and Certificate in Phlebotomy\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central Piedmont Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Charlotte)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpcc.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central Texas College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Killeen)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ctcd.edu\/academics\/instructional-departments\/medical-lab-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Central Virginia Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Lynchburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/centralvirginia.edu\/Student-Services\/Academic-Divisions\/P-CS\/Medical-Laboratory-Technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Chippewa Valley Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Eau Claire)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cvtc.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Cincinnati State\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Cincinnati)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnatistate.edu\/academics\/degree-certificate\/medical-laboratory-technology-mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Clark State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkstate.edu\/academics\/degrees-and-certificates\/Health\/Medical-Laboratory-Technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Clover Park Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Lakewood)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cptc.edu\/programs\/lab-tech\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Coastal Carolina Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Jacksonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalcarolina.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-science\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Coffeyville Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Coffeyville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeyville.edu\/coffeyville-technical-campus\/medical-laboratory-technology\/index\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of Staten Island - CUNY\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Staten Island)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csi.cuny.edu\/academics-and-research\/departments-programs\/biology\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor of Science Program in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) at the College of Staten Island is a 4- year, 128-credit program of a combination of on campus course work and 28 weeks of clinical training. Clinical training may be completed at any of our affiliate hospitals in Staten Island, Brooklyn, or Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, or New Jersey.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of the Albemarle\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Elizabeth City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albemarle.edu\/programs-classes\/credit\/programs-of-study\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of the Canyons\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Santa Clarita)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of Southern Maryland\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (La Plata)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csmd.edu\/programs-courses\/credit\/school-of-science-and-health\/medical-laboratory-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of Southern Nevada\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NV (Las Vegas)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/at.csn.edu\/clinical-laboratory-scientists\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Scientist and an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">College of the North Atlantic\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - NL (St. John's)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cna.nl.ca\/program\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The curriculum for this program is designed to encompass three years of training ... Graduates of the program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus will be eligible to sit the certification examination set by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Colorado Mesa University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Grand Junction)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradomesa.edu\/health-sciences\/undergraduate\/medical-laboratory-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Columbia State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Columbia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiastate.edu\/academics\/health-sciences-division\/medical-lab-tech\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Columbus State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Columbus)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cscc.edu\/academics\/departments\/medical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Community College of Allegheny County\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (West Mifflin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccac.edu\/programs\/health-sciences\/medical-lab-tech.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Community College of Baltimore County\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccbcmd.edu\/Programs-and-Courses\/Schools-and-Academic-Departments\/School-of-Health-Professions\/Medical-Laboratory-Technology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Community College of Philadelphia\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myccp.online\/medical-laboratory-technician-program\/mlt-program-overview\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Community College of Rhode Island\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - RI (Lincoln)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccri.edu\/alliedhealth\/medicalab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Concorde Career Colleges\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Memphis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.concorde.edu\/diagnostic-programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Copiah-Lincoln Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Wesson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colin.edu\/majors-programs\/career-technical\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Cuyahoga Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Cleveland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tri-c.edu\/programs\/health-careers\/medical-laboratory-technology\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Dalhousie University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - NS (Halifax)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dal.ca\/faculty\/health\/health-sciences\/programs\/post-diploma-bhsc-program\/medical-laboratory-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The post-diploma BHSc curriculum in Medical Laboratory Technololgy is equivalent to 2 years of full time university study (a total of 60 credit hours or 20 courses).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Dallas College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Dallas)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascollege.edu\/cd\/credit\/medical-laboratory\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Davidson-Davie Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Lexington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidsondavie.edu\/academics\/health-care\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">DeAnza College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Cupertino)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deanza.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. and certificate program in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Del Mar College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Corpus Christi)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delmar.edu\/degrees\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Delaware Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - DE (Georgetown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dtcc.edu\/academics\/programs-study\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Delgado Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (New Orleans)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcc.edu\/academics\/allied-health\/programs\/medical-lab-technician\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Des Moines Area Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Ankeny)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmacc.edu\/programs\/medlabtech\/Pages\/welcome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Dutchess Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Poughkeepsie)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunydutchess.edu\/academics\/catalog\/current\/programs\/medicalandalliedhealth\/mlt.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">East Carolina University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Greenville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clinicallaboratoryscience.ecu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). A dual-degree program in CLS and biology also available.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">East Texas Baptist University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Marshall)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etbu.edu\/academics\/academic-schools\/frank-s-groner-school-professional-studies\/department-adult-education\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-science-mlt-mls-bs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). \"This program prepares technician-level clinical laboratory professionals to complete advanced laboratory coursework in preparation for national certification at the scientist level. The student must complete 40 hours of upper level clinical laboratory science courses as well as all appropriate general education requirements. This program is designed to be transfer friendly and is targeted towards both traditional and working adults. Students can go full or part-time and usually complete the program in one to two years (this is dependent on general education courses needed and the number of classes a student desires to take per semester). The program includes a certification preparation course. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Eastern Florida State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Cocoa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easternflorida.edu\/academics\/health-nursing\/our-programs\/medical-laboratory-tech-as\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Eastern Kentucky University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Richmond)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mls.eku.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our department offers an accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Medical laboratory Science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Eastern Michigan University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Ypsilanti)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emich.edu\/chhs\/health-sciences\/programs\/clinical-lab-sciences\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The CLS program at EMU offers four concentrations, each leading to a bachelor's degree. Three of the four concentrations require a six- to 12-month clinical practicum in an affiliated hospital during the senior year.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Edison State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Piqua)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.edisonohio.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=6099\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">El Paso Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (El Paso)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epcc.edu\/Academics\/Health\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Emory Healthcare\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Atlanta)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emoryhealthcare.org\/careers\/medical-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is designed to prepare students (already holding a bachelor's degree) for the national Medical Laboratory Science certifying examination by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Students are awarded a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from the EHC MLS upon successful completion of the program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Farmingdale State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Farmingdale)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farmingdale.edu\/health-sciences\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fayetteville Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Fayetteville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faytechcc.edu\/academics\/healthcare-programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ferris State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Big Rapids)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ferris.edu\/health-professions\/DLTS\/Bachelors\/Medical-Laboratory-Science\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Flathead Valley Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MT (Kalispell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fvcc.edu\/programs\/health-care\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fletcher Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Schriever)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fletcher.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Florence-Darlington Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Florence)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fdtc.edu\/academics\/programs\/detail\/Medical-Laboratory-Technology-(511004)-AAS\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Florida Gulf Coast University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Fort Myers)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgcu.edu\/mariebcollege\/healthsciences\/clinicallaboratoryscience-bs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers both a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) and a certificate in CLS\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Florida Southern College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Lakeland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flsouthern.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/programs-list\/programs\/medical-laboratory-sciences.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science; \"This four year degree includes experience working in the clinical laboratories of Lakeland Regional Health, a major health care provider in central Florida. Students will begin taking courses at the Medical Center hospital beginning in their third year, before transitioning into a full time internship at Lakeland Regional Health during their fourth year.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Florida State College at Jacksonville\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Jacksonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fscj.edu\/academics\/areas-of-study\/hs\/medical-laboratory-technology-as\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Folsom Lake College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Folsom)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/flc.losrios.edu\/academics\/medical-technology-and-pre-clinical-laboratory-science-department\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fortis Institute - Baton Rouge\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Baton Rouge)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortis.edu\/campuses\/louisiana\/baton-rouge\/medical-laboratory-tech.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fortis Institute - Birmingham\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortis.edu\/campuses\/alabama\/birmingham\/medical-laboratory-technician.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fortis Institute - Cookeville\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Cookeville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortis.edu\/campuses\/tennessee\/cookeville\/medical-lab-technician.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fortis Institute - Nashville\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Nashville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortis.edu\/campuses\/tennessee\/nashville\/medical-lab-technician.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Fox Valley Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Appleton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fvtc.edu\/program\/health-science\/10-513-1\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Baton Rouge)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/franu.edu\/academics\/academic-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), as well as a Medical Laboratory Technician to B.S. in MLS track\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Gadsen State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Gadsden)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gadsdenstate.edu\/programs-of-study\/med-lab-tech.cms\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">George Mason University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Fairfax)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/science.gmu.edu\/academics\/departments-units\/biology\/medical-laboratory-science-bs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, with concentrations in Molecular Biology or Microbiology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">George Washington University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - DC (Washington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mls.smhs.gwu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a wide variety of bachelor's, post-bachelor's, and master's programs in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Grand Valley State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Allendale)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gvsu.edu\/acad-view.htm?pdfId=044BA7A3-0FD9-1768-4300A4019A95BB48\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in MLS. Students spend five semesters completing their general education and core science courses, followed by three semesters of MLS professional courses ... After admission to the program, students complete professional coursework, which also includes 18 weeks of clinical rotations at an affiliated hospital laboratory. MLS is a secondary admission program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Grayson College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Van Alstyne)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grayson.edu\/Pathways\/MLT%20Department\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Greenville Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Greenville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gvltec.edu\/academics_learning\/health-sciences\/medical_laboratory_technology\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Halifax Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Weldon)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/halifaxcc.edu\/Academics\/HealthSciences\/MLT.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Harcum College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Bryn Mawr)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harcum.edu\/s\/1044\/bp20\/interior.aspx?sid=1044&gid=1&pgid=2861\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Harrisburg Area Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Harrisburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hacc.edu\/ProgramsandCourses\/Programs\/HealthCareers\/Medical-Laboratory-Technician.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hawkeye Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Waterloo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawkeyecollege.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Henderson Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Henderson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/henderson.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Heritage University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Toppenish)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heritage.edu\/academic-paths\/undergraduate-degrees\/medical-laboratory-science-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hibbing Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Hibbing)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hibbing.edu\/academics\/areas-of-study\/medical-\/-dental\/medical-lab-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (online and in-person)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hillsborough Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Tampa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hccfl.edu\/academics\/subjects\/health-and-medical\/medical-laboratory-science-atc\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an advanced technical certificate (ATC) in Medical Laboratory Science; \"This 16-month program involves didactic coursework in the classroom as well as laboratory training, followed by 22 weeks of clinical experience at an affiliated hospital laboratory site with an experienced medical laboratory scientist (MLS). Graduates are eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry exam.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hinds Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Jackson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindscc.edu\/pathways\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hocking College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Nelsonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hocking.edu\/medical-laboratory\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Houston Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hccs.edu\/programs\/areas-of-study\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Houston Methodist\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/education\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-science-education-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Howard University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - DC (Washington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cnahs.howard.edu\/departments\/clinical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our four-year curriculum for the bachelor\u2019s degree is divided into two sections: the Lower Division and Upper Division.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hunter College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (New York)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hunter-undergraduate.catalog.cuny.edu\/departments\/MLS-HTR\/overview\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Two academic degrees for undergraduates are offered: the BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Biomedical Science and the BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Clinical Science. Both majors emphasize laboratory training through classroom work.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Idaho State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ID (Pocatello)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isu.edu\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Illinois State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Normal)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthsciences.illinoisstate.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Immaculata University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Immaculata)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immaculata.edu\/academics\/degrees-programs\/allied-health-b-s-undergraduate-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Allied Health, with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indian Hills Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Ottumwa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianhills.edu\/academics\/health\/mlt.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indian River State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Fort Pierce)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/irsc.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indiana State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Terre Haute)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.indstate.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4137&returnto=619\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science Major (3-plus-1 Program) ... Fourth-year students accepted to the clinical courses register as full-time ISU students and, upon successful completion of the 12-month program, receive the 32-34 credit hours that are required for completion of the bachelor of science degree.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indiana University School of Medicine\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medicine.iu.edu\/undergraduate-health-professions\/degrees\/bachelor-clinical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Indiana University School of Medicine Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Bachelor of Science degree program is the only university-based clinical laboratory science\/ medical laboratory science program in Indiana.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indiana University South Bend\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (South Bend)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthscience.iusb.edu\/clinical-laboratory-science\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSS) prepares students for work in the clinical laboratory setting including hematology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, phlebotomy, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. TheCLSS program is located in the newly renovated Riverside Hall, which houses a classroom and student laboratory. Students who graduate from thisNAACLSS nationally accredited program are eligible to sit for theASCPPBOCC Medical Laboratory Scientist generalist exam.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Iowa Central Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Fort Dodge)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iowacentral.edu\/health_science\/medical_lab_tech\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ivy Tech Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Various)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivytech.edu\/medical-laboratory-tech\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology at three different Indiana locations: Sellersburg, South Bend, and Terre Haute\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Richmond)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.reynolds.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=342\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Jackson State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Jackson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jscc.edu\/academics\/divisions\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Jefferson Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Louisville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/jefferson.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Jefferson State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersonstate.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Kapiolani Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - HI (Honolulu)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu\/academics\/programs-of-study\/medical-laboratory-technician-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Keiser University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Orlando)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keiseruniversity.edu\/medical-laboratory-science-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Along with its B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, the university offers an <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keiseruniversity.edu\/medical-laboratory-technician-as\/\" target=\"_blank\">A.A.S.<\/a> in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Kirkwood Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Coralville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkwood.edu\/programs\/degrees\/healthcare\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lake Area Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Watertown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeareatech.edu\/academics\/on-campus-programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The technical college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lake Superior College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Duluth)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/degrees.lsc.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lakeland Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Kirtland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelandcc.edu\/web\/about\/medical-laboratory-technology-departments\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lincoln Memorial University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Harrogate)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lmunet.edu\/school-of-medical-sciences\/mls\/index\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Loma Linda University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Loma Linda)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/alliedhealth.llu.edu\/academics\/clinical-laboratory-science-cls\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as a Phlebotomy certificate\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Long Island University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Brookville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liu.edu\/CWPost\/Academics\/Schools\/SHPN\/Dept\/Biomedical\/Undergraduate-Programs\/BS-BS-CLS\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program - B.S.<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liu.edu\/CWPost\/Academics\/Schools\/SHPN\/Dept\/Biomedical\/Graduate-Programs\/MS-CLS\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program - M.S.<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S. and M.S.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lorain County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Elyria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lorainccc.edu\/health\/clinical-lab-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lord Fairfax Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Middletown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/lfcc.edu\/degree\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Louisiana State University of Alexandria\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Alexandria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lsua.edu\/academics\/colleges\/college-of-health-human-services\/allied-health\/degree-programs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S. (3+1), B.S. (MLT-LMS), and Associate's in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Louisiana Tech University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Ruston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ans.latech.edu\/biological-sciences\/medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Educational programs in this major include three years of pre-professional work on the Tech campus and the senior year is a clinical internship. This clinical internship is completed in one of four traditional hospital based NAACLS accredited clinical programs or in one of Louisiana Tech\u2019s two affiliated hospital systems. Admission is competitive for the clinical internship phase.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Jefferson Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Louisville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/jefferson.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Madison Area Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Madison)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/madisoncollege.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Madisonville Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Madisonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/madisonville.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Manhattan Area Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Manhattan)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/manhattantech.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marion Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Marion)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtc.edu\/course\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marist College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Poughkeepsie)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marist.edu\/medical-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Doesn't make explicitly clear what kind of degree is being earned, but probably a B.S.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marquette University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marshall University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (Huntington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/clinical-laboratory-science\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician and Online B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marywood University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Scranton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marywood.edu\/science\/majors\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students may spend three years at Marywood University fulfilling the university requirements and those of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In this program, the students spend the fourth year at an accredited school of MLS, gaining theoretical and practical experience in the field of MLS.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Maysville Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Maysville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/maysville.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">McLennan Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Waco)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mclennan.edu\/health-professions\/medical-laboratory-technician\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">McNeese State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Lake Charles)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.mcneese.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1613&returnto=442\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The curriculum consists of 120 semester hours. The first three years (81 hours) are completed on campus while the final year or clinical internship (39 hours) requires students to participate in web-based courses, campus lectures, and medical laboratory instruction.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Medical Education and Training Campus (Army and Navy)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Fort Sam Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metc.mil\/Academics\/Programs\/Diagnostic-Services\/Medical-Laboratory-Technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program prepares the laboratory technician to perform laboratory procedures at a medical treatment facility (MTF) under the supervision of a qualified laboratory technician\/technologist. The instructional design of this program\u2019s courses is group-lock step. This is a consolidated program with two military services that has a two phase, field of study schedule. Resident training is first conducted at the METC and then the student transitions to clinical training that is conducted at military and\/or civilian MTF.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercer County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (West Windsor)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mccc.edu\/mltp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Dobbs Ferry)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.edu\/academics\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"CLS students will take three years of general education, basic and advanced science courses, followed by a clinical year that combines professional internships at regional hospital clinical laboratories with coursework. Students who have a bachelor\u2019s degree in a biological or chemical science can complete the program in 12 months provided they have all the required pre-requisites at the time of admission.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy College of Health Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Des Moines)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mchs.edu\/Academics\/Certificate-Programs\/Medical-Laboratory-Science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our three-semester Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) certificate offers one start date per year in the fall and includes intensive classroom instruction and clinical laboratory experiences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Meridian Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Meridian)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/meridiancc.edu\/programs\/career_and_technical_programs\/division_of_health_education\/medical_laboratory_technology\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Metropolitan State University of Denver\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Denver)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science offers a post-BS level professional certificate program in medical laboratory science, historically known as medical technology.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Miami Dade College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Miami)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdc.edu\/medicallaboratorysciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Along with its B.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, the college also offers an <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdc.edu\/medicaltechnology\/\" target=\"_blank\">A.A.S.<\/a> in Clinical Laboratory Science.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Miami University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Oxford)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-science-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Michener Institute\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Toronto)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/michener.ca\/program\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Michener offers an advanced diploma (seven semesters across three years) in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Michigan State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (East Lansing)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/bld.natsci.msu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The medical laboratory science (MLS) major does that with 14 credits of courses earned in residence at affiliated laboratories in Michigan and Ohio \u2013 total credits = 134.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Michigan Technological University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Houghton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtu.edu\/biological\/undergraduate\/medical\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is all about options - and with two degree concentrations, students can choose the route that best suits them. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mid-Plains Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (North Platte)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mpcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Middlesex Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Lowell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.middlesex.mass.edu\/medicallabtech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Midlands Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Columbia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandstech.edu\/programs-and-courses\/health-care\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Milwaukee Area Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matc.edu\/course-catalog\/healthcare\/medical-laboratory-technician.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Minnesota State Community and Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Ferguson Falls)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesota.edu\/programs-and-degrees\/medical-laboratory-technology#Medical_Laboratory_Technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"M State's 60-credit Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students for lab technician positions ... The two-year program includes three semesters of general education, science and MLT courses, followed by 16 weeks of clinical experience in an affiliate hospital laboratory.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Minnesota State University - Mankato\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Mankato)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mnsu.edu\/academics\/academic-catalog\/undergraduate\/medical-laboratory-science\/medical-laboratory-science-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Minnesota West Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Luverne)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mnwest.edu\/faculty-webpages\/mlt\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Minot State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Minot)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minotstateu.edu\/enroll\/programs\/medical-lab-science.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The medical laboratory science (MLS) program at Minot State University consists of courses designed to give you the necessary scientific background to enter clinical training at an accredited hospital laboratory. Three years of academic coursework will be completed at Minot State. Then, through an affiliation with the University of North Dakota (UND), you will spend 12 months in a clinical internship at one of the many participating accredited hospitals as a member of the Western College Alliance for MLS. Successful completion of the program results in a BS degree, and upon passing board exams, the title medical laboratory technologist.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Middlesex Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Lowell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.middlesex.mass.edu\/medicallabtech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mississippi Delta Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Moorhead)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msdelta.edu\/programs\/health-sciences\/mlt\/apply.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Gautier)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mgccc.edu\/programs\/schools\/nursing-health-professions\/medical-professionals\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Missouri Health Professions Consortium\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Various)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macc.edu\/mhpc-mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program is coordinated through Moberly Area Community College and is offered through\" six different community colleges throughout the state. \"Students interested in the MHPC MLT Program are admitted to the community college on the same basis as other students, but admission to the college does not guarantee admission into the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Students in the MHPC MLT Program register for all MLT courses through the \u201chome campus\u201d at which they have applied and been selected for MLT program admission.\" This is an A.A.S. program.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mitchell Technical Institute\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Mitchell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchelltech.edu\/programs\/on-campus\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Monmouth University (and Rutgers)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (West Long Branch\/Newark)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/department-of-chemistry\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students majoring in Medical Laboratory Science complete 96 credits of collegiate work at Monmouth University, prescribed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), followed by a twelve-month internship in an affiliated NAACLS-approved hospital.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Monroe Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Rochester)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/depts\/biology\/programs-and-concentrations\/clinical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Montana State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MT (Bozeman)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montana.edu\/mbi\/mmlstp\/AbouttheProgram.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students train during the summer at MSU and then move to one of eight hospitals for two semesters of clinical laboratory rotations. The program requires tuition and lab fees and students receive 37 credits over three semesters.\" 3+1 and 4+1 plans available.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Montgomery County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Blue Bell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mc3.edu\/degrees-and-programs\/programs\/health\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Moraine Park Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Fond du Lac)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morainepark.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Morgan State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morgan.edu\/scmns\/medlabscience\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The first two years of study, are designed as the pre- professionals phase and provide fundamentals of a liberal arts education and instruction in courses that are pre-requisites of Medical Laboratory Science. The junior and senior years of the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum are designated as the professional phase. The final component of the senior year professional phase is the twenty weeks of clinical practicum rotations held at various clinical sites in Maryland and surrounding areas.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Motlow State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Smyrna)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mscc.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-allied-health\/mlt\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mount Mercy University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtmercy.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Through our unique and challenging 3+1 program, you\u2019ll graduate with a full year of professional lab experience through an affiliated hospital, allowing you to complete your studies in four years rather than the typical five.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Nassau Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Garden City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncc.edu\/programsandcourses\/academic_departments\/alliedhealthsciences\/medicallabtech\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">National Park College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Hot Springs)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/np.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/medical-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Navarro College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Corsicana)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navarrocollege.edu\/academics\/medical-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Nazareth College of Rochester\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Rochester)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.naz.edu\/academics\/clinical-laboratory-sciences-degree\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and a minor in Clinical Laboratory Science; \"Our program offers guaranteed clinical rotations in area hospitals including the University of Rochester Medical Center, United Memorial Medical Center, and FF Thompson Hospital. No other area college offers that.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Neumann University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Aston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neumann.edu\/academics\/undergrad\/biology\/cls.asp?hsLang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Biology, with a Clinical Laboratory Science track\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">New England Institute of Technology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - RI (East Greenwich)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">New York Medical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Valhalla)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nymc.edu\/graduate-school-of-basic-medical-sciences-gsbms\/gsbms-academics\/degrees--programs\/clinical-laboratory-sciences-program\/program-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science; \"Students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program will complete the training in clinical laboratory locations during the day and the didactic coursework at New York Medical College in the evening. After one year of coursework and clinical training has been successfully completed, students may be eligible to apply for a New York State provisional permit. Upon receipt, this permit will allow employment, within New York, as a clinical laboratory scientist while studies toward a Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences continue.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Arkansas College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Harrison)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.northark.edu\/academics\/areas-of-study\/health-and-medical\/aasmedicallaboratorytechnology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Dakota State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Fargo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsu.edu\/alliedsciences\/programs\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Your path to a bachelor's of science degree with a major in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) includes three years of academic coursework, and an 11- to 12-month professional class and clinical experience\/ internship within one of NDSU's affiliated hospital programs. All affiliated programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Georgia Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Clarkesville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/northgatech.edu\/academic-programs\/health-sciences\/clinical-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Hennepin Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Brooklyn Park)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhcc.edu\/academics\/degree-pathways\/nursing-and-health-professions\/medical-laboratory-technology-aas\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northcentral Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Wausau)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntc.edu\/academics-training\/programs\/all\/associate-degree\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeast Mississippi Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Booneville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nemcc.edu\/health-sciences\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeast State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Mt. Pleasant)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ntcc.edu\/mlt\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeast Texas Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Corsicana)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.navarrocollege.edu\/academics\/medical-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeast Wisconsin Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Green Bay)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwtc.edu\/academics-and-training\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Miami)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.neo.edu\/academics\/departments\/nursing-allied-health-and-pe\/degree-programs\/medical-lab-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northeastern State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (<i>Various<\/i>)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nsuok.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&poid=1369&returnto=449\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Technician Program 1<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nsuok.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&poid=1370&returnto=449\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Technician Program 2<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: 2+2 and 3+1 B.S.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northern College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (South Porcupine)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northernc.on.ca\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Technician Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Credential Earned: Ontario College Certificate; Program Length: 3 Semesters\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northern Illinois University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (DeKalb)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chhs.niu.edu\/health-studies\/programs\/mls\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers traditional B.S. in MLS as well as a degree completion program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northern Michigan University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Marquette)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/nmu.edu\/clinicalsciences\/introduction-clinical-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science with multiple types of concentrations, as well as an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology and an M.S. in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northern Virginia Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvcc.edu\/academics\/areas\/nursing-health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northwestern College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Orange City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nwciowa.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=1150&returnto=224\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is based upon three years of college preparatory work and one year in clinical, professional training at one of several hospital-based programs affiliated with Northwestern College. Upon satisfactory completion of the four years of study, the student will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in medical laboratory science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northwestern Health Sciences University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Bloomington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwhealth.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science is typically completed in 24 months ... Clinical internships completed in trimester 6 are tailored to each student individually. Clinical locations are found throughout the Midwest so all students should prepare for the possibility of an out-of-state placement.\" The university also offers an <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwhealth.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">A.A.S. program<\/a> in Medical Laboratory Technology.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Oakton Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Des Plaines)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oakton.edu\/academics\/academic_departments\/medical_laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ohio Dominion University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Norfolk)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.odu.edu\/mdts\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"When the B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) degree requirements are successfully completed, the graduate is eligible for examination and certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ohio Northern University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Ada)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onu.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"We offer a NAACLS accredited bachelor\u2019s degree program and a post-baccalaureate certificate program in medical laboratory science. Both programs include biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and anatomy courses and emphasize hands-on learning.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ohio State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Columbus)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hrs.osu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers several certification and post-graduate options in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Oklahoma Christian University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Edmond)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oc.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/b-s-degree-in-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Bachelor's program; \"The major consists of three years of university work, plus two semesters of Medical Laboratory Science Program courses.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Orange County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Middletown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sunyorange.edu\/cls\/program\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Oregon Tech\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OR (Wilsonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oit.edu\/academics\/degrees\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS MLS) is offered through a joint partnership between Oregon Tech and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) ... To make sure our graduates are adept and self-assured professionals, BS MLS students participate in an extensive externship program. This clinical experience, includes an on campus simulated lab completed before students participate in 12 weeks of applied study and training in clinical laboratories.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Otero College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (La Junta)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.otero.edu\/academics\/academicprograms\/dpmedlabtech.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ozarks Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Panola College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Carthage)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panola.edu\/academics\/school-nursing-health-sciences\/department-medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Pearl River Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Hattiesburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prcc.edu\/academics\/plans\/health-nursing\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Penn State Hazleton\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Hazleton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hazleton.psu.edu\/associate-science-medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PN (Lancaster)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacollege.edu\/academics\/health-sciences-certificate-programs\/medical-laboratory-scientist-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Phillips Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Helena)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pccua.edu\/academics\/divisions\/allied-health\/medical-lab-technology-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Phoenix College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AZ (Phoenix)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcollege.edu\/degrees-certificates\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Pierpont Community and Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (Fairmont)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pierpont.edu\/ac\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Pima Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AZ (Tuscon)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pima.edu\/academics-programs\/degrees-certificates\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\/medical-lab-tech-aas\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Portland Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OR (Portland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcc.edu\/programs\/medical-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Technology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Spokane)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/gme.providence.org\/washington\/dental-pastoral-and-laboratory-programs\/laboratory-medicine-education-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a certificate program that serves as the \"+1\" of a 3+1 or 4+1 B.S. program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Purdue University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (West Lafayette)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hhs\/hsci\/students\/undergraduate\/majors\/mlab.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"3 years plus 1 year clinical (application required for clinical)\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Quincy College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Quincy)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/quincycollege.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Quinnipiac University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CT (New Haven)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qu.edu\/schools\/health-sciences\/programs\/masters-degree\/biomedical-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The comprehensive examination in medical laboratory sciences (2 credits) is a requirement for the non-thesis option in the Biomedical Sciences program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Radford University Carilion\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Roanoke)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radford.edu\/content\/csat\/home\/med-lab-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">B.S. program: \"This four-year degree program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and prepares students for the national certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\" The university also has a <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radford.edu\/content\/ruc\/home\/mls-certificate.html\" target=\"_blank\">certificate program<\/a>: \"This one-year program is designed for applicants who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree in a related science and want to further their education or change careers, but do not have enough transfer credits to complete a second baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rasmussen University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Lake Elmo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rasmussen.edu\/degrees\/health-sciences\/medical-lab-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Reading Area Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Reading)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.racc.edu\/academics\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Red River College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - MB (Winnipeg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.rrc.ca\/Programs\/WPG\/FullTime\/MELAF-AD\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a twenty-eight (28) month advanced diploma in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">River Valley Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NH (Claremont)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivervalley.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">River Valley Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NH (Claremont)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivervalley.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rose State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Midwest City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rose.edu\/content\/academics\/academic-divisions\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\/program-goals-and-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rutgers\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (Newark)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/shp.rutgers.edu\/clinical-lab-and-imaging-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our 45-credit curriculum begins in the summer semester. It can be taken full-time in four semesters, or part-time in eight semesters. It is located on the Newark campus, with some didactic components offered online. On and off-campus practical experiences complement classroom instruction.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Saginaw Valley State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (University City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.svsu.edu\/medicallaboratoryscience\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program consists of two and one half years of general education and medical laboratory science program prerequisites, including supporting courses in biology and chemistry. The last semester of the third year and the entire fourth year of study consist of the professional phase courses of the program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Saint Paul College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (St. Paul)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpaul.edu\/programs\/Pages\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Saint Louis University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slu.edu\/doisy\/degrees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS; online and in-person), as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate in MLS, with three specializations\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">SAIT Polytechnic\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - AB (Calgary)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sait.ca\/programs-and-courses\/diplomas\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Two-year diploma including clinical practica\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Salisbury University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Salisbury)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salisbury.edu\/academic-offices\/health-and-human-services\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as several associated minors\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">San Diego Miramar College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (San Diego)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sdmiramar.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">San Francisco State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (San Francisco)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cls.sfsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"SF State's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Program offers a 14-month full-time program that combines 16 weeks of lecture and laboratory instruction on the campus, followed by a 40-week off-campus internship at an affiliated clinical laboratory site. Completion of the internship program is required for eligibility to national board certification examinations and the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">San Jacinto College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Pasadena)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjac.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">San Jose State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (San Francisco)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sjsu.edu\/biology\/programs\/postbaccalaureate-certificate-programs\/clinical-laboratory-sciences-training\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, is a 12-month program that enables students to obtain a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certificate from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), as well as a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License issued by the California Department of Public Health. The program is approximately 55 weeks long. Students spend 32 hours a week training on site at one of our hospital affiliates, and 8 hours a week taking part in formal coursework online.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Sandhills Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Pinehurst)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sandhills.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Santa Fe College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Alachua)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfcollege.edu\/programs\/5200\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Saskatchewan Polytechnic\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - SK (Saskatoon)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/saskpolytech.ca\/programs-and-courses\/programs\/Medical-Laboratory-Technology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Medical Laboratory Technology is a nationally accredited two-and-a-half-year diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon ... Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) General Medical Laboratory Technology certification exam. This entitles you to work anywhere in Canada and to register as a licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Seminole State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Seminole)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sscok.edu\/schedule\/Academics\/AcadPgDegee.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Seward County Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Liberal)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sccc.edu\/web\/academic\/academic-divisions\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Shawnee State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Portsmouth)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shawnee.edu\/areas-study\/college-professional-studies\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Shoreline Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Shoreline)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shoreline.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers both an A.A.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Sinclair Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Dayton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclair.edu\/program\/params\/programCode\/CLT-S-AAS\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Somerset Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Somerset)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/somerset.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">South Central College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (North Mankato)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/southcentral.edu\/Majors-and-Programs\/medical-labratory-technician-program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">South Dakota State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Brookings)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdstate.edu\/pharmacy-and-allied-health-professions\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers several B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as an upward mobility program and Phlebotomy certificate\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">South Louisiana Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Lafayette)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solacc.edu\/academics\/programs-offered\/clinical-laboratory-technician\/index\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southeast Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (Lincoln)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southeast.edu\/medlabtech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Cape Girardeau)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sehcollege.edu\/academics\/medical-lab-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program is a one-year certificate program that allows new students to prepare for a career in laboratory science. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to the nationally recognized certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southeastern Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Whiteville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sccnc.edu\/future-students\/admissions\/health-technology-admissions\/medical-laboratory-technology-associate-in-applied-science-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southeastern Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Vidalia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.southeasterntech.edu\/college-catalog\/current\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-techn\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Herrin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siccm.com\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southern Regional Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Thomasville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/southernregional.edu\/college-catalog\/current\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-technology--aas\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southern University of Shreveport\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Shreveport)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.susla.edu\/page\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (Mount Gay)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southernwv.edu\/programs\/degrees\/#medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwest Minnesota State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Marshall)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smsu.edu\/catalog\/?program=53\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwest Tennessee Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Memphis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.tn.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwest Wisconsin Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Fennimore)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swtc.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-occupations\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwestern College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (National City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swccd.edu\/locations\/higher-education-center-at-national-city\/programs\/medical-lab-tech-program\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwestern Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Sylva)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southwesterncc.edu\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwestern Illinois College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Belleville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swic.edu\/academics\/career-degrees\/health-sciences\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Southwestern Oklahoma State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Weatherford)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swosu.edu\/academics\/academic-departments\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-technician\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Spartanburg Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Spartanburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sccsc.edu\/schoolslist\/health\/MLT\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Springfield Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stcc.edu\/explore\/programs\/clls.as\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Clair College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Windsor)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stclaircollege.ca\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stclaircollege.ca\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Technician Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">MLS: \"Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma\"; MLT: \"One Year - Ontario College Certificate (delivered in less than 1 year)\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Cloud State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (St. Cloud)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stcloudstate.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a 3+1 or 2+2 bachelor program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Edward's University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Austin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stedwards.edu\/undergraduate\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. + M.S.; \"The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has an agreement with St. Edward\u2019s through which students can earn two degrees in five years. Students complete three years at St. Edward\u2019s and two years of clinical training at UTMB. Through this program, you can earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in Biology from St. Edward\u2019s and a master\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from UTMB.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Francis University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Loretto)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.francis.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=1408\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor of Health Science degree with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science (B.H.S.M.L.S.) is a degree completion program designed to provide professional development and educational options for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. John's University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Queens)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-sciences-bachelor-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Lawrence College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Kingston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stlawrencecollege.ca\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/Full-Time\/Kingston\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Three-year program to earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Louis Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/stlcc.edu\/programs-academics\/pathways\/health-sciences\/clinical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Luke's College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Sioux City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stlukescollege.edu\/certificate-in-medical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program at St. Luke's College will provide 11 months of professional studies committed to classroom and practical instruction. Clinical experience in the laboratory at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center will help you work with accuracy and precision while performing diagnostic tests.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Philip's College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (San Antonio)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alamo.edu\/spc\/academics\/programs\/health-sciences-and-histology\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares Health Science professionals to perform analysis on blood and body fluids to enable a physician to diagnose and monitor the treatment of diseases. The MLT program helps students obtain marketable skills for entry-level positions. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Stanly Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Locust)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.stanly.edu\/curriculum-programs-study\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Stark State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (North Canton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starkstate.edu\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Stevenson University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Owings Mills)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenson.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and minor in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Stony Brook University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Stony Brook)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu\/programs\/clinical\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Stony Brook University is an upper-division program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon completion of the program, the graduates are eligible to take the National ASCP Board Certification Exam and are New York State License eligible.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">SUNY Broome Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Binghamton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.sunybroome.edu\/healthsciences\/clt-dept\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">SUNY Erie Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Williamsville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecc.edu\/academics\/clinical-laboratory-technician.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tarleton State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Fort Worth)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/medicallab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BS-MLS), Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS), Health Professions Technology (BAT-HPT), Public Health (BS in PH), Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS-MLT), Histotechnician (AAS-HT)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Corpus Christi)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamucc.edu\/science\/departments\/life-sciences\/clinical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours: 42 are from designated Core Curriculum Program courses, 17 are from clinical laboratory core courses, 8 are required Foundation courses and 51-53 are Clinical courses.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Texas Southern University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tsu.edu\/academics\/colleges-and-schools\/college-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences\/departments-and-programs\/clinical-laboratory-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Upon completion of this program, the student earns the Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination to become a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS; ASCP) or Medical Technologist (MT; AMT).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Texas Southmost College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Brownsville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/academics\/division-of-health-professions\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Texas State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (San Marcos)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.txstate.edu\/cls\/about\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Texas Tech University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Lubbock)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ttuhsc.edu\/health-professions\/programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers two B.S. degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science, as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Thomas More College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Crestview Hills)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasmore.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Thomas Jefferson University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jefferson.edu\/academics\/colleges-schools-institutes\/health-professions\/departments-programs\/medical-laboratory-biotechnology\/degrees-programs\/bs-ms-programs\/medical-laboratory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a variety of B.S. and M.S. programs in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Thomas University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Thomasville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasu.edu\/majors\/bachelor-degrees\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Bachelor's options: 2+ 2 Online Option or Traditional Campus-Based Program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tidewater Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Virginia Beach)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tcc.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tri-County Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Pendleton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tctc.edu\/programs\/career-programs\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Trident Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Charleston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tridenttech.edu\/academics\/divisions\/hlthsc\/hlthsc_medLabTech.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tulsa Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Tulsa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulsacc.edu\/programs-and-courses\/academic-programs\/medical-laboratory-technician-aas\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Turtle Mountain Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Belcourt)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tm.edu\/academics\/associate_of_applied_science\/clinicalmedical_laboratory_technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tyler Junior College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Tyler)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc.edu\/info\/20117\/medical_laboratory_technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University at Buffalo\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Buffalo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.buffalo.edu\/academicprograms\/medical_technology_bs.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Alabama at Birmingham\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Birmingham)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uab.edu\/shp\/cds\/clinical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Alaska - Anchorage\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AK (Anchorage)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uaa.alaska.edu\/academics\/college-of-health\/departments\/school-of-allied-health\/academics\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Alberta\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - AB (Edmonton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ualberta.ca\/laboratory-medicine-and-pathology\/divisions\/medical-laboratory-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"This is a three year program at the University of Alberta with students admitted to the program after a minimum of one pre-professional year. Students graduate with a B.Sc. (MLS) and gain professional certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AR (Little Rock)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.uams.edu\/programs\/medicallaboratorysciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Sciences program offers a full or part-time track beginning each fall semester. Online students may be admitted in the spring. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The program also offers an MLT-to-MLS distance track that is designed for medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent agency. The MLT-to-MLS track can be completed in 3 semesters (full time) or 5 semesters (part time). Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MLS track, a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded. The program also offers a non-degree option for those students not desiring a Bachelor of Science degree. Certification as an MLT or equivalent is preferred for non-degree students. The maximum number of credits that may be taken in this option is 24 hours.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Bridgeport\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CT (Bridgeport)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/academics\/programs\/mls-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of British Columbia\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - BC (Vancouver)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/pathology.ubc.ca\/educational-programs\/bmlsc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Central Florida\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Orlando)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/med.ucf.edu\/biomed\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Cincinnati\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Cincinnati)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cahs.uc.edu\/academic-programs\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The University of Cincinnati's Medical Laboratory Science program has several program track and certificiate options for you to choose from.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Colorado - Colorado Springs\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Colorado Springs)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/johnsonbethel.uccs.edu\/health-sciences-programs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Connecticut\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CT (Storrs)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mls.alliedhealth.uconn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Delaware\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - DE (Newark)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udel.edu\/academics\/colleges\/chs\/departments\/mms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Findlay\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Findlay)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlay.edu\/health-professions\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The University of Findlay's MLS program will prepare you to enter an accredited clinical education training program. The program includes courses that are required for certification as well as the general education requirements needed for a bachelor of science degree. When completing the bachelor of science degree with a major in medical laboratory science, you are also earning a minor in biology and are only one course away from earning a minor in chemistry.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Hawaii at Manoa\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - HI (Honolulu)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medtech.jabsom.hawaii.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our program is a career-pathway structure where students progress from associate degree Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to bachelor\u2019s degree Medical Lab Scientist (MLS). Applications are accepted in fall and spring.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Illinois - Springfield\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uis.edu\/medical-lab-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers several B.S. options in Medical Laboratory Science, with specializations in medical laboratory technology or pre-med.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Indianapolis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uindy.edu\/cas\/chemistry\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The medical laboratory science degree program is highly competitive, requiring three years of coursework at UIndy and completion of a 12-month clinical training program in a hospital laboratory during the fourth year of undergraduate study.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Iowa City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medicine.uiowa.edu\/pathology\/education\/medical-laboratory-science-program-mlsp\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"University of Iowa's Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine offers a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences through an affiliation with Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa. The program provides patient-centered educational opportunities, with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, endocrinology, and molecular diagnostics. Students can enroll in the program as the final year of a bachelor\u2019s degree or as an additional year following receipt of a bachelor\u2019s degree.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Kansas\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Kansas City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kumc.edu\/school-of-health-professions\/academics\/departments\/clinical-laboratory-sciences.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S., M.S., and Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Kentucky\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Lexington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uky.edu\/chs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Track Options: Second B.S. Degree, Transfer Students, Online MLT to MLS\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Louisiana at Monroe\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Monroe)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulm.edu\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is a minimum four-year curriculum, which includes a solid foundation in basic sciences, a broad background in medical laboratory science with several specialized courses...\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Maine\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ME (Orono)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/sbe.umaine.edu\/undergraduate\/clinical-lab-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Maine at Presque Isle\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ME (Presque Isle)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umpi.edu\/academics\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Mary\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Bismarck)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umary.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. or B.A. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Maryland\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Baltimore)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medschool.umaryland.edu\/dmrt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science and M.S. in Laboratory Management\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Dartmouth)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umassd.edu\/nursing\/medlab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. All graduates meet requirements for national certification or state licensure.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Massachusetts - Lowell\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Lowell)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uml.edu\/Health-Sciences\/biomedical-nutritional\/Programs\/Undergraduate\/Applied-Biomedical-Sciences\/abs-medtech-option.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Applied Biomedical Sciences, with an option in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Minnesota\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Minneapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedhealth.umn.edu\/mls\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The University of Minnesota\u2019s Medical Laboratory Sciences program is the only accredited 4-year baccalaureate degree program in a public institution in the State of Minnesota.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Mississippi\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Jackson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umc.edu\/shrp\/Medical%20Laboratory%20Science\/Medical-Laboratory-Science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences offers two types of Medical Laboratory Science bachelor degree programs to assist students with their career goals\": a traditional B.S. and an MLT-MLS advanced standing bachelor degree program.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Missouri - Columbia\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Columbia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.missouri.edu\/clinical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Montana - Missoula\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MT (Missoula)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hs.umt.edu\/medtech\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Both UM and MSU offer 3+1 or 4+1 curriculum options. Either course of study results in a B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science (UM) or Microbiology with an emphasis in Medical Laboratory Science (MSU).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Mount Union\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Alliance)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountunion.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory science at the University of Mount Union combines three years of on-campus study with a final year of professional training in medical technology and laboratory science at one of our affiliated hospital-based schools. This clinical year amounts to 2,000 hours of intense study and lab experience, culminating in a comprehensive examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of New Brunswick\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - NB (Fredericton\/St. John)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unb.ca\/academics\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/medical-laboratory-science.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The BMLS degree requires completion of the MLT program either prior to or after completion of 84 credit hours of courses at UNB. For graduation, students must have completed the UNB portion of the degree as well as 2.5 years of the MLT program at NBCC-SJ and have passed the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exams required for professional practice.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of New Hampshire\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NH (Durham)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/colsa.unh.edu\/molecular-cellular-biomedical-sciences\/program\/bs\/biomedical-science-major-medical-laboratory-science-option\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"UNH has the only four-year, NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory science program in New Hampshire, giving students a path to become certified medical laboratory scientists with the American Society of Clinical Pathology.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of New Haven\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CT (New Haven)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newhaven.edu\/health-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students who already hold a B.S. in the biological, forensic, chemical or physical sciences have the option to earn a second bachelor\u2019s degree in Medical Laboratory Science in as few as two years ... In addition to professional medical laboratory science coursework, students complete \u2014 within two semesters \u2014 clinical rotations that give them invaluable hands-on experience. At the program\u2019s conclusion, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to qualify as a medical laboratory scientist.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of New Mexico - Gallup\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NM (Gallup)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.unm.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of New Mexico\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NM (Albuquerque)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/hsc.unm.edu\/medicine\/departments\/pathology\/medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Chapel Hill)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ahs\/clinical\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of North Dakota\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND (Grand Forks)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/med.und.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"We issue a bachelor's degree and\/or certificate in MLS through six different routes of study.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of North Texas\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Denton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.unt.edu\/undergraduate-programs\/medical-laboratory-sciences-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students complete a minimum of 88 semester hours at UNT prior to entering clinical training. Then students must enroll in a minimum of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 32 semester hours) at any hospital or university laboratory approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Ontario Institute of Technology\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - ON (Toronto)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ontariotechu.ca\/programs\/undergraduate\/medicine-and-health\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Regina\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Canada - SK (Regina)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uregina.ca\/science\/programs\/other.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of South Carolina\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Aiken)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usca.edu\/biology-geology\/academics\/bs-clinical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of South Dakota\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Vermillion)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.usd.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=2764\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students spend 3 years on the USD campus completing medical laboratory science major requirements, university degree requirements, general education, and the fourth year is spent at an affiliated School of Medical Laboratory Science where students complete their clinical requirements. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Science degree from the USD School of Health Sciences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Southern Mississippi\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Hattiesburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usm.edu\/biological-environmental-earth-sciences\/programs-medical-laboratory-science.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Saint Francis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Crown Point)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/majors.sf.edu\/medical-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Tennessee\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Memphis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uthsc.edu\/health-professions\/diagnostic-health-sciences\/mls\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S., M.S., and an online MLT to MLS program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Tennessee - Knoxville\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Knoxville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/artsci.utk.edu\/future-students\/pre-health\/allied-health-programs\/medical-laboratory-sciencemedical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas - El Paso\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (El Paso)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utep.edu\/chs\/cls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/education-training\/degrees-programs\/school-of-health-professions\/academics\/clinical-laboratory-science\/curriculum.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Edinburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utrgv.edu\/hbs\/undergraduate-programs\/cls\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas at Austin\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Austin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cns.utexas.edu\/biosciences-advising-center\/advising\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science degree at UT is a 3+1 program. Students take 3 years of courses at UT, and their final 12-16 months off campus at one of UT\u2019s affiliate clinical programs. MLS majors take a variety of Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry courses before their clinical program. After completing UT coursework and the clinical program, students take their ASCP exams and receive their Bachelor of Science degree from UT.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (San Antonio)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uthscsa.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/programs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Galveston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utmb.edu\/shp\/clls\/academics\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S., M.S., Doctoral and a categorical certification program\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of the Sciences in Philadelphia\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usciences.edu\/misher-college-of-arts-and-sciences\/biological-sciences\/medical-laboratory-science-major\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Toledo\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Toledo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utoledo.edu\/nsm\/bio\/undergraduate\/BS-medical-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Utah\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (Salt Lake City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/pathology.utahhealth.acsitefactory.com\/pathology\/medical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers several B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as certificates and an M.S.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Vermont\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VT (Burlington)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cnhs\/bhsc?Page=mls_program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Washington\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Seattle)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/dlmp.uw.edu\/education\/mls-undergrad\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The MLS Program is a full-time, four-year course of study and is divided into two major parts: the Pre-professional Phase and the Professional Phase ... Graduates of the program earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of West Florida\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Pensacola)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/uwf.edu\/ukcoh\/departments\/medical-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S., MLT-MLS B.S., and certificate program in Medical\/Clinical Laboratory Sciences\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Wisconsin - La Crosse\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (La Crosse)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.uwlax.edu\/undergraduate\/clinicallaboratoryscience\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters and a summer session on campus to complete the pre-professional and pre-clinical courses. Students spend an additional nine months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course work.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Milwaukee)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/healthsciences\/academics\/bs-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Applied Health Sciences, with a Medical Laboratory Science concentration\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Wisconsin - Parkside\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Kenosha)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwp.edu\/learn\/programs\/appliedhealthsciencesmedicallab.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Stevens Point)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/health\/Pages\/Major\/cls.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Wyoming - Casper\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WY (Casper)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwyo.edu\/pharmacy\/mls-program\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The MLS program is composed of 60 credit hours of course work between the junior and senior years, with the final semester being reserved for advanced clinical practicum courses. The program curriculum is based on major requirements of the University of Wyoming\u2019s School of Health Science, and program specific requirements for NAACLS accreditation.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Utah State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (Price)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usu.edu\/degrees\/index.cfm?id=248\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Utah Tech University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (St. George)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/health.utahtech.edu\/mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Virginia Commonwealth University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Richmond)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mls.chp.vcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offerings: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Virginia Western Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (Roanoke)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Volunteer State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Gallatin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.volstate.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/medlabtech\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wake Technical Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Raleigh)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waketech.edu\/programs-courses\/credit\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wallace State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Hanceville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallacestate.edu\/programs\/health-division\/clinical-laboratory-technician\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Washburn University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Topeka)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washburn.edu\/academics\/college-schools\/applied-studies\/departments\/allied-health\/bhs\/cls\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Washington Adventist University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MD (Takoma Park)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wau.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/medlab-department\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The medical laboratory science program consists of three years of study at Washington Adventist University, followed by a 12- or 13-month senior year in a hospital-based medical laboratory science program. The hospital program affiliated with Washington Adventist University is Andrews University, which is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Washington State Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Marietta)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wscc.edu\/academics\/health\/medical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wayne Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Goldsboro)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waynecc.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wayne State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Detroit)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/cphs.wayne.edu\/clinical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Weber State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - UT (Ogden)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weber.edu\/mls\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S., A.A.S., and certificate in Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wenatchee Valley College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Wenatchee)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wvc.edu\/academics\/alliedhealth\/mlt\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">West Georgia Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Waco)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatech.edu\/program-explorer\/health-services\/clinical-laboratory-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">West Kentucky Community & Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Paducah)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/westkentucky.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">West Liberty University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (West Liberty)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/westliberty.edu\/health-sciences\/academics\/clinical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program at WLU is a 2+2 program. The freshman and sophomore years are devoted to studying basic science and general study courses. Near the completion of the sophomore year, students may apply for admission into the MLS Program ... Progression through the program is contingent upon the student passing all required coursework in general studies and clinical laboratory science, and successfully completing the clinical practicum (or rotations) at our clinical affiliates\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">West Virginia University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WV (Morgantown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medicine.wvu.edu\/biomedical-laboratory-diagnostics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The WVU Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, is a four-year program...\" with two areas of emphasis: clinical laboratory scientist and histotechnologist.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Western Dakota Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SD (Rapid City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdt.edu\/degree-programs\/medical-laboratory-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The technical college offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Western Nebraska Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (Scottsbluff)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wncc.edu\/academics\/programs-of-study\/medical-laboratory-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Western Piedmont Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Morganton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpcc.edu\/mlt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Western Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (La Crosse)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westerntc.edu\/medical-lab-technician\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wichita State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KS (Wichita)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wichita.edu\/academics\/health_professions\/mls\/bmls.phpMedical\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">B.S. program: \"The 17-month professional phase consists of 12 months of instruction on the WSU campus and 5 months clinical practice at a medical facility.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wilkes University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Wilkes-Barre)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilkes.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-and-engineering\/center-for-health-sciences-and-student-success\/traditional-pre-health-programs\/medical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (3+1)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Winston-Salem State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NC (Winston-Salem)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wssu.edu\/academics\/colleges-and-departments\/school-of-health-sciences\/department-of-clinical-laboratory-science\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science in two formats: traditional on-campus and MLT-to-CLS online.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wright State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Dayton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/science-math.wright.edu\/biology\/bachelor-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Bachelor program: \"The Medical Laboratory Science program includes three years of study at Wright State and a one-year clinical laboratory curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education through the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Wytheville Community College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Wytheville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcc.vccs.edu\/program\/medical-laboratory-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">York College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Jamaica)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.york.cuny.edu\/produce-and-print\/contents\/bulletin\/school-of-health-and-behavioral-sciences\/health-professions\/clinical-laboratory-science-bs\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">York College of Pennsylvania\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (York)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ycp.edu\/academics\/dr-donald-e-and-lois-j-myers-school-of-nursing-and-health-professions\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"During your junior year, you will apply for clinicals at an accredited program to be completed during your senior year. You can choose to apply at one of our five affiliated programs or another accredited clinical program in the United States. Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program at York College, you will be required to pass the Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) Certification.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">York Technical College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Rock Hill)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktech.edu\/Major\/Medical-Lab-Technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Youngstown State University\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Youngstown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ysu.edu\/academics\/bitonte-college-health-and-human-services\/medical-laboratory-science-major\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science; \"[t]his \"3+1\" program allows you to take courses in the classroom to broaden your understanding before moving on to spend your final year doing hands-on laboratory work through an MLS-accredited hospital program.\" Also offers an <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ysu.edu\/undergraduate\/colleges-programs\/college-health-human-services\/department-health-professions\/medical-laboratory-technician-mlt-aas\/\" target=\"_blank\">A.A.S.<\/a> in Medical Laboratory Technician.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Zane State College\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Zanesville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zanestate.edu\/programs\/medical-laboratory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers an A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technician\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.2.2_One-year_hospital-based_programs\">4.2.2 One-year hospital-based programs<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i>Note<\/i>: This table loads in a collapsed state. Click the \"Expand\" link to view more.\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">One-year hospital-based programs\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">School\/Hospital\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Location\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Program\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Description\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Akron Children's Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Akron)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akronchildrens.org\/pages\/Akron-Cooperative-Medical-Laboratory-Science-Program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Akron Cooperative Medical Laboratory Science Program (ACMLSP or MLS Program) is a collaborative effort among Akron Children\u2019s Hospital and Summa Health.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Arrowhead Regional Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Colton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadregional.org\/education-research\/the-school-of-medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students rotate through all areas of the laboratory during the 12-month (40 hours per week) training program. The program includes both lectures and clinical training. The program charges no tuition. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the program. Successful completion qualifies students to sit for a national certification exam and\/or California licensure.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ascension Michigan\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Grosse Pointe Woods)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ascensionmilab.com\/ascension-michigan-laboratory-services-school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our Clinical Program offers two cohorts, featuring summer start (July) and winter start (January). During the structured competency-based clinical education program, you spend approximately 40 hours a week, eight hours a day dividing your time between the classroom, the laboratory and other enrichment assignments. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ascension Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Appleton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcare.ascension.org\/Careers\/Wisconsin\/Ministry-Healthcare\/Student-Affiliations\/Clinical-Laboratory-Science-Program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students receive practical and classroom instruction in various aspects of laboratory medicine during the structured nine-month program ... Undergraduate students who successfully complete the program receive a baccalaureate degree from their respective college or university. All graduates of the program receive a certificate and school pin and are eligible to take a national certification examination in the clinical laboratory sciences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Ascension St. Vincent's Jacksonville\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Jacksonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/jaxmeded.com\/en\/schools-of-medical-science\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"As a hospital based program, acceptance into the program guarantees clinical placement. The curriculum includes 50 weeks of instruction with classes starting each year in January and late June. Each class has a maximum capacity of five students.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Aspirus Wausau Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Wausau)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspirus.org\/clinical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Aspirus Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program at Aspirus Wausau hospital offers an intensive 9-month educational program providing didactic and laboratory experience in all major departments of a hospital clinical lab. The program is available for students through affiliated baccalaureate degree CLS programs ... The Aspirus CLS program accepts five or six students annually and begins around early September and continues through May.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Augusta Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Fishersville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augustahealth.com\/service\/laboratory\/cls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is rigorous and consists of over 1500 clock hours of instruction which is equivalent to 40 semester-credit hours. It is intended to provide didactic and practical instruction in the field of clinical laboratory science to prepare program graduates to sit for the national certification exam. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Austin State Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Austin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.texas.gov\/services\/mental-health-substance-use\/state-hospitals\/austin-state-hospital\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is designed to instruct students in academic and practical phases of laboratory medicine. Graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Baptist Medical Center South\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - AL (Montgomery)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baptistfirst.org\/education\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Baptist Health offers a one-year hospital-based medical technology internship ... After successful completion of the internship the affiliated university awards the bachelor's degree ... The School of Medical Laboratory Science is affiliated with Auburn University and Troy University.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Bayfront Health St. Petersburg\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (St. Petersburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bswhealth.med\/education\/Pages\/allied-health\/temple\/clinical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"...offers a 50-week curriculum that can lead to a bachelor's degree for students attending an affiliated university or a certificate of completion for non-affiliated students.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Temple)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bswhealth.med\/education\/Pages\/allied-health\/temple\/clinical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Program in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is a one-year training program for students who have a bachelor's degree in the sciences (4+1) or who are currently enrolled in a clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science or medical technology degree program (3+1).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Beaumont Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Royal Oak)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beaumont.edu\/other-education\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-science-44-week-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"This 44-week clinical laboratory education program is designed for post-baccalaureate, non-MLS degree candidates. The inaugural class began in January 2022.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Berkshire Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MA (Pittsfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshirehealthsystems.org\/medical-education\/school-of-medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Berkshire Medical Center School of Medical Technology offers a 12-month program for six full-time students. The school year begins the first week in July and ends the following June.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Cleveland Clinic\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Cleveland)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/departments\/pathology\/medical-professionals\/school-medical-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program consists of 47 weeks of lecture and laboratory experience ... The courses include lectures, student lab and clinical lab experience. Cleveland Clinic\u2019s Main Campus Hospital and Akron General are the two locations for the clinical lab experience.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Comanche County Memorial Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Lawton)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccmhmtschool.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is dedicated to providing an effective and comprehensive educational program for Medical Technology\/Medical Laboratory Science students to produce well-educated Medical Laboratory personnel for Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwest Oklahoma as well.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Community Healthcare System Central Laboratory\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Munster)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comhs.org\/careers\/professional-development\/school-of-medical-lab-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"...the School of Medical Laboratory Science, an 11-month program designed for baccalaureate graduates in the biological sciences or 3+1 option for students at Purdue University Northwest and Calumet College of St. Joseph.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Johnstown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conemaugh.org\/conemaugh-school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Conemaugh School of Medical Laboratory Science offers a 48-week program that provides theoretical and clinical training for qualified, academically prepared students.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Cox Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Springfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coxhealth.com\/education\/school-medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"CoxHealth offers a 12-month, hospital-based program that provides a certificate of completion for clinical training in Medical Laboratory Science. Our program is based at Cox Medical Center south, a regional health care center. This nearly 650-bed facility includes a large outpatient center, Level I Trauma Center, and much more. During the program, you\u2019ll spend 8 hours a day, 4 days a week at the hospital, working and learning under the supervision of the program director.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Denver Health School of Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Denver)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denverhealth.org\/for-professionals\/office-of-education\/health-professions-and-pre-health-programs\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The School of Medical Laboratory Science is an 11-month hospital-based education program, offered by Denver Health, designed to provide theoretical knowledge and student and clinical laboratory experiences in all laboratory disciplines. The program begins in early January and finishes in mid-November.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">DMC University Laboratories\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MI (Detroit)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmc.org\/health-professionals\/university-labs\/medical-laboratory-scientist-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program accepts 10 students each year for 36 weeks of practical training. Both degree and non degree students are acceptable, providing admission criteria are met.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Eisenhower Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Rancho Mirage)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/eisenhowerhealth.org\/about-us\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students spend 12 months learning the specialties of each area of the clinical laboratory. Interpersonal skills are fostered through interactions with patients, physicians, clients, and colleagues ... Our CLS\/MLS program is 52 weeks long and begins every September. Students are required to attend classes 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Evanston Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Evanston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northshore.org\/academics\/academic-programs\/other-programs\/medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The goal of the Program is to prepare competent men and women for the profession of Medical Laboratory Scientist. This goal is accomplished through the student\u2019s participation in a curriculum that includes a 6 week basic laboratory course as well as clinical rotations and didactic instruction in each laboratory specialty.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Franciscan St. Francis Health - Hammond\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Hammond)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.franciscanhealth.org\/healthcare-professionals\/education\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The one-year program offers students the chance to train at a hospital site and a high-volume core laboratory site ... Interns must be in class eight hours a day, Monday-Friday. They take frequent written and practical exams throughout the year. Once you complete the internship, you will sit for a national board of registry exam. Read our program brochure (PDF) for more information.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Franciscan St. Francis Health - Indianapolis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.franciscanhealth.org\/healthcare-professionals\/education\/clinical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program accepts students in the final year of a baccalaureate degree program at an affiliated college or university, or those with a bachelor's degree. Students earn 32 college credit hours and receive eight hours of instruction a day. Credit can be transferred to an affiliated college or university to fulfill requirements for a bachelor of science degree.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Good Samaritan Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (St. Vincennes)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gshvin.org\/join-our-team\/student-opportunities\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program is a 'rotation-based' clinical experience, i.e. there is no student laboratory. Students spend most of their days at the bench training alongside certified medical laboratory scientists.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Sayre)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guthrie.org\/medical-laboratory-sciences\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Sciences program combines a high caliber education with a state-of-the-art learning environment to provide a 50-week internship, on top of 3-4 years of college. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student receives a baccalaureate degree from their affiliated university and a certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the Program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Hennepin County Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Minneapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hennepinhealthcare.org\/medical-education-training\/laboratory-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program accepts students from MLS programs at 5 affiliated universities. Students spend approximately 9 months in our clinical laboratory training. Completion of coursework here at HCMC earns college credit at their home university. The Phlebotomy Technician program accepts students for a 12-week certificate program including both lecture and practical training. Enrollment at an affiliated university or school is not needed for the Phlebotomy Technician program.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Houston Methodist Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Houston)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/education\/allied-health\/medical-laboratory-science-education-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Indianapolis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/iuhealth.org\/professional-education\/health-sciences-education\/clinical-laboratory-scientist-medical-technologist\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"After meeting the prerequisites, students apply for a full-time internship at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program. The program runs for 11 months, full-time days and is divided into two phases.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Inova Fairfax Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Falls Church)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inova.org\/education\/student-educational-opportunities\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Inova Fairfax Hospital Medical Laboratory Science program is a highly competitive and rigorous 11-month-long program consisting of over 1,700 clock hours of instruction. The program is intended to qualify its graduates to take the National Board of Certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology in pursuit of the MLS (ASCP) certification. We enroll 6-8 students each year.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Jersey Shore University Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (Neptune)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/Healthcare-Professionals\/JSUMC\/florence-m-cook-school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at Florence M. Cook School is a full-time eleven-month hospital-based program. It is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lake Charles Memorial Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Lake Charles)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lcmh.com\/careers\/laboratory-technologist-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The clinical program is approximately 12 months and culminates in a certificate of completion with the individual university granting 40 semester hours credit for the clinical rotation year and a BS degree in Medical Technology, where applicable. This certificate allows the student to sit for a national certification examination which is recognized worldwide.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Lexington Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (West Columbia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lexmed.com\/careers\/advanced-training\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Program is 12-month in length and begins and ends each August. No more than four students are enrolled at a time, allowing for an extremely low student-to-teacher ratio that maximizes learning.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Louisiana State University Health New Orleans\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (New Orleans)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu\/cl\/AboutUs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students enter the curriculum in medical technology in the Spring semester and continue for 16 months, including four months at one of the affiliated clinical sites. The student is awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology upon completion of the curriculum and is eligible to take national certifying exams in medical technology\/clinical laboratory science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Marshfield Clinic Health System\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WI (Marshfield)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshfieldlabs.org\/lab-services\/education\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students enroll in the Medical Laboratory Science program at one of the affiliated universities and complete their classroom studies on campus. Students then spend the equivalent of their senior year (9 months) at Marshfield Labs (or other laboratory affiliated with their university) in a practicum program. The practicum is designed to expose students to the everyday workings of a laboratory and teach them the knowledge and skills necessary to work as Medical Laboratory Scientists. On completion of the practicum, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from their university. They are then eligible to take a national Board of Certification exam to become certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MN (Rochester) and FL (Jacksonville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/college.mayo.edu\/academics\/health-sciences-education\/medical-laboratory-science-program-florida-and-minnesota\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science program at Mayo Clinic offers a 10.5 month training program, consisting of classroom lectures and hands-on clinical rotations. The entire program earns the student 35 academic credit hours ... Upon successful completion of this program, you receive a certificate of completion from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Students enrolled in the 3+1 program receive a certificate in medical laboratory science from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and a baccalaureate degree from their home institution. Students enrolling in the 4+1 post-baccalaureate program receive a certificate in medical laboratory science from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">McLeod Regional Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Florence)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peedeeahec.net\/mcleod.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The twelve month program begins in August. Class size is limited with an average of six students per year. The faculty is composed of laboratory supervisors and medical technologists. Students rotate through Hematology, Immunochemistry, Microbiology, and Blood Bank for eight to ten week periods. There are shorter rotations in Body Fluids and Phlebotomy. Upon completion, a student should have entry-level competencies of a medical technologist and will be eligible to sit for national certification exams. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Toledo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.com\/about-us\/careers\/graduate-medical-education\/locations\/toledo\/clinical-lab-science-program-at-st-vincent-medical-center\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The one-year program begins in July. You will spend approximately 40 hours a week, eight hours a day, dividing your time between the classroom and the laboratory. Instruction includes technical and clinical aspects of laboratory analysis with clinical correlation, and theory and concepts in the clinical laboratory and behavior sciences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy Hospital Ada\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Ada)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.net\/healthcare-education\/career\/mls-school-ada-ok\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program spans one full calendar year beginning on either the second or third Monday in May. Students spend approximately 500 clock hours in formal and informal lectures and seminars, video lectures and webinars. Under qualified supervision, the remaining time is spent in the clinical laboratory learning technical skills and developing professional attitudes ... The MLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy Hospital Joplin\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Joplin)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.net\/healthcare-education\/career\/mls-school-joplin-mo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The fifty-two week program provides a structured educational experience which includes lectures and medical laboratory rotations. Students experience two rotations through most laboratory departments, developing the knowledge and skills required to perform, interpret, and trouble-shoot laboratory testing by automated, semi-automated, and manual methods in a state-of-the-art medical center laboratory under qualified supervision. The program has three clinical laboratory sites: Mercy Hospital Joplin and Mercy Hospital Springfield, and Mercy Hospital Columbus, KS ... The MLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mercy Hospital St. Louis\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (St. Louis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.net\/healthcare-education\/career\/scls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The fifty-one week program provides a structured educational experience which includes lectures and clinical laboratory rotations ... The CLS program awards a certificate upon successful completion of the year. The certificate plus an appropriate baccalaureate degree allows the student to sit for a national certification examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Mississippi Baptist Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Jackson)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baptistonline.org\/locations\/specialty-facilities\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The clinical education course at MBMC lasts 12 consecutive months. Students are in the laboratory Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They develop technical skills under the instruction and supervision of certified medical technologists\/medical laboratory scientists by rotating through the major divisions of the clinical laboratory ... Students also attend lectures on a daily basis. Both lectures and lab rotations are accompanied by frequent written, oral and practical examinations. The entire clinical course is concluded with a comprehensive examination. Upon successful completion of the clinical program, students receive a certificate from the School of Medical Laboratory Science and are eligible to take a national certification examination, such as the ASCP Board of Certification Medical Laboratory Scientist exam.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Monmouth Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (West Orange)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rwjbh.org\/for-healthcare-professionals\/medical-education\/monmouth-medical-center\/john-a-mihok-school-of-medical-laboratory-scienc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The John A. Mihok Medical Laboratory Science Program (MLS) at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is a 12-month comprehensive experiential learning experience. The program starts each year during the last week of August and includes six (6) months of didactic (classroom) instruction and practical exercises in student lab followed by six (6) months of clinical laboratory rotations.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Myron E. Rubnitz, M.D. School of Medical Laboratory Science\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Hines)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/hines-health-care\/work-with-us\/internships-and-fellowships\/myron-e-rubnitz-md-school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"...consists of 11 months of clinical education beginning the first week of August. All sciences courses at Hines have a didactic and a practical component; this enables the student to learn the theory of procedures, gain experience in performing those procedures and make clinical correlations from the laboratory data generated.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Nebraska Methodist Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (Omaha)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/pathologycenter.bestcare.org\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">An 11-month internship that runs from June to early May. \"The program accepts applications from August through October 15 for the next academic year's class.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Brooklyn)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nypcls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program involves a full-time, one-year commitment where students concurrently engage in both didactic and clinical educational experiences.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Kansas City Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (North Kansas City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nkch.org\/for-students\/student-programs\/school-of-medical-laboratory\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"This 46-week clinical program allows students to complete their college senior year of instruction at the North Kansas City Hospital Laboratory, one of only six programs in Missouri ... Upon program completion, students are eligible to take the national certification exam to become certified Medical Laboratory Scientists.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">North Mississippi Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MS (Tupelo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmhs.net\/medical-professionals\/training-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students spend the first six months in the 'student lab' portion of the program. During this time, students spend several weeks in classes of each of the major subject areas ... During the last six months of the program, students rotate through the clinical laboratory for five weeks in each of the five major sections of the clinical laboratory. Students earn a grade for each of these rotations ... Upon completion of the program, students should have in-depth knowledge of the patient's total health care. Grades are mailed to the appropriate university or college. Upon receipt of these grades from NMMC, students are eligible for graduation with a B.S. degree. NMMC grants a certificate of completion to the students. Those students completing degrees and those who already have degrees receive the certificate and a school pin.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ME (Bangor)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northernlighthealth.org\/School-of-Medical-Laboratory-Science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The 11-month training program results in a certificate in medical laboratory science from Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center while fulfilling requirements for the bachelor of science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Maine. Upon successful program completion, students are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board of certification (BOC) examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">OSF Saint Francis Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Peoria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/saint-francis\/about\/education\/school-clinical-laboratory-science\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Affiliation allows undergraduate students who successfully complete the clinical laboratory science program at OSF Saint Francis to receive a baccalaureate degree from their college or university. The program is accepted for 32 or more semester hours of credit, depending on the policies of each affiliate school. All graduates of the OSF Saint Francis CLS program receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to take the national certification exams.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Our Lady of Fatima Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - RI (Providence)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chartercare.org\/services\/school-of-medical-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Our Lady of Fatima School of Medical Technology program is a twelve-month internship that begins in June and ends the following June. Our Lady of Fatima accepts, on average, seven students into the program ... Upon completion of the internship, students graduate with a certificate and are eligible to sit for the board of certification given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Owensboro Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Owensboro)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.owensborohealth.org\/services\/laboratory-services\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">A 12-month program; \"The program is conducted in the hospital laboratory. The program accepts up to six students per year, with the possibility of variance depending on the quantity and quality of applicants.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Parkview Health Laboratories\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IN (Fort Wayne)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parkview.com\/careers\/medical-laboratory-science-program\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students must pass a final exam to successfully complete the Parkview Medical Laboratory Science Program. Upon completion, students receive a graduation certificate. They are then eligible to pursue certifications offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Parkview Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CO (Pueblo)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parkview.com\/careers\/medical-laboratory-science-program\/about-our-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Classes begin each year in July. The program is 11 months in length.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Hershey)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/med.psu.edu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The 11-month training program results in a certificate in medical laboratory science from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center while fulfilling requirements for a bachelor\u2019s-level degree in a Medical Laboratory Science-related major from the affiliating college or university. The program typically fulfills the student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a BS degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Pennsylvania Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uphs.upenn.edu\/pahedu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students are given both practical and theoretical training in various sections of the clinical laboratory. The practicum is a 11-month rotating program based on a 40-hour week, beginning in late August (Fall cohort) or January (Spring cohort). The program devotes six hours per week to formal lectures.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Piedmont Augusta\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - GA (Augusta)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.org\/allied-health\/school-of-clinical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Upon successful completion of the CLS program students will be awarded a certificate of completion from Piedmont Augusta Laboratory that will afford them the opportunity to become certified Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Additionally, undergraduate biology majors at USCA who successfully complete the CLS program also have the opportunity to secure a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Prisma Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - SC (Columbia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/prismahealth.org\/about-prisma-health\/education-and-research\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science Program at Prisma Health provides a one-year curriculum of intensive training, with classroom and clinical rotations generally scheduled Monday\u2013Friday from 7 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m. This training includes didactic lectures and extensive practical experience under the direction of pathologists and certified medical laboratory professionals.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - WA (Spokane)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/gme.providence.org\/washington\/dental-pastoral-and-laboratory-programs\/laboratory-medicine-education-programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">A 12-month program, with the first half dedicated to lecture and student lab, and the second half dedicated to clinical rotations. \"Graduates from the PSHMC School of MLS receive a certificate of completion. This certificate plus a baccalaureate degree, qualifies the graduate to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Board of Certification exam (BOC).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rapides Regional Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - LA (Alexandria)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/rapidesregional.com\/careers\/education-opportunities.dot\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Program is 12-months in length. No more than eight students are enrolled at a time. The MLS Program accepts both degreed students that meet the criteria outlined in application requirements and MLS students attending one of our affiliates.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Reading Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Reading)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.readinghealth.org\/education-and-research\/school-of-laboratory-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"This 12-month program is open to students looking to complete their undergraduate medical laboratory science degree in a clinical setting (3+1 option), or take a post-baccalaureate year to gain experience (4+1 option).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rhode Island Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - RI (Providence)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/centers-services\/rhode-island-hospital-school-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science provides a clinical internship program that is integral in attaining a bachelor of science degree in medical laboratory science. This clinical academic year, as part of a four-year or additional year baccalaureate program, provides the academic and practical experiences necessary to attain entry level competency in the practice field. The Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science program is an eleven month internship that begins in June and ends the following May. The program provides students with didactic and clinical rotation experience ...\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Rochester General Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Rochester)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterregional.org\/medical-education\/other-programs\/clinical-laboratory-technology-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Rochester General Hospital Clinical Laboratory Technology Program is a 51-week, full-time clinical internship experience (40 hrs\/week) ... Students will also participate in a Symposium Week whereby they will experience areas of the clinical laboratory not commonly found in many laboratories, such as clinical trials.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Saint Francis Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OK (Tulsa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintfrancis.com\/careers\/allied-health\/laboratory\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a hospital-based program that offers a 12 month clinical internship to students seeking a career in the medical laboratory. The clinical internship is comprised of didactic and technical instruction in 10 areas of the clinical laboratory ... Upon completion of the Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science program, students are awarded a certificate and a pin by hospital and program officials ... Student interns are eligible to take a certification exam offered by a national certification agency after successfully completing the School of Medical Laboratory Science and university requirements for graduation.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Sanford Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - ND\/SD (Fargo\/Sioux Falls)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanfordhealth.org\/student-programs\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The MLS program consists of 48 weeks of combined didactic classroom lecture and real life clinical laboratory training in our state of the art medical laboratory. The student to instructor ratio in the classroom is ten to one. The clinical training in the laboratory is typically one to one with an instructing staff member or instructor. A certificate of completion is awarded to graduating students ... Applications are accepted Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 for the programs starting the following summer.\" The program is offered in both Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD.\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Santa Barbara)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cottagehealth.org\/medical-professionals\/clinical-laboratory-science-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Training Period: 12 months; Training Begins: September (Fall), February\/March (Spring); Class Size: Up to 3 students per start date\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">School of Medical Laboratory Science at Pennsylvania Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uphs.upenn.edu\/pahedu\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students are given both practical and theoretical training in various sections of the clinical laboratory. The practicum is a 11-month rotating program based on a 40-hour week, beginning in late August (Fall cohort) or January (Spring cohort). The program devotes six hours per week to formal lectures.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Sentara RMH Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - VA (Harrisonburg)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sentara.com\/hospitalslocations\/locations\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The School of Medical Laboratory Science admits up to twelve students in January and June. The program includes six months of lecture and student labs in Harrisonburg, VA., followed by six months of rotation through all departments in the clinical laboratory. Clinical rotation sites include Sentara RMH Medical Center, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">SSM Health Southern Illinois\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IL (Mt. Vernon)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssmhealth.com\/resources\/health-professionals\/education\/ssm-health-medical-laboratory-technician-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Our 11-month curriculum includes both didactic and clinical components. The didactic segment of the program guides students through each theory component via lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice in the classroom and student laboratory. Once students have learned basic laboratory techniques and skills, they rotate through the clinical sections at the SSM Health laboratories and affiliated, accredited hospital laboratories. During clinical rotations, our students further develop their lab skills and gain clinical experience in each laboratory discipline ... Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are awarded a certificate from SSM Health School of Medical Laboratory Technician as a graduate MLT.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Christopher's Hospital for Children\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Philadelphia)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/towerhealth.org\/education-st-christophers-hospital-children\/medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"To fulfill their clinical and academic requirements in 10 months, students spend two months in didactic instruction with the remainder of time spent as follows: Mondays in the classroom and Tuesday-Fridays in their medical laboratory rotations. The academic year begins in late August and typically ends in late June.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Elizabeth Healthcare\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - KY (Edgewood)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stelizabeth.com\/care\/st-elizabeth-school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"St. Elizabeth School of Medical Laboratory Science has been in operation since the 1950\u2019s. Curriculum at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Medical Laboratory Science Program consists of an 11-month program of both didactic and supervised clinical training\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">St. Luke's Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Kansas City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"As a Medical Lab Science student, you\u2019ll be trained only in Saint Luke\u2019s Health System laboratories, which allows us to closely monitor and control the quality of your education. In addition, our regional reference laboratory will expose you to a range of laboratory testing that is unmatched in the area. Rotations also include three weeks of molecular diagnostics instruction in our Roche Molecular Center of Excellence laboratory, the only one in Kansas and Missouri.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Tampa General Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - FL (Tampa)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tgh.org\/healthcare-professionals\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"A maximum of six students are accepted each year. The 51-week internship is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 6:00 AM \u2013 2:30 PM (times may vary with advanced notice) beginning the first week of August.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Trinity Health System\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - OH (Steubenville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/trinityhealth.com\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Trinity Health System accepts a maximum of four (4) students per year into the School of Medical Laboratory Science. The Professional Year of Study covers a period of eleven (11) consecutive months during which time the students rotate in each department of the clinical laboratory and participate in a formal lecture program ... Trinity Health System School of Medical Laboratory Science is affiliated with Youngstown State University and the University of Mount Union to provide MLS majors their final year, upon which 32 credit for the Professional Year of Study will be transferred to their respective university to fulfill requirements for a BS in MLS. The program is also offered to those students who already possess a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, and who meet the published requirements, culminating in the awarding of a certificate of completion.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">UCLA Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Los Angeles)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/pathology\/body.cfm?id=64&fr=true\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The UCLA CLS Program ONLY accepts students through the California State University, Dominguez Hills, College of Professional Studies, School of Health and Human Services, Clinical Sciences Major, Medical Technology Program Option. \"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">United Regional Health Care System\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TX (Wichita Falls)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedregional.org\/united-regional-careers\/become-a-medical-laboratory-scientist-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"United Regional's School of MLS is a 52-week program and must be completed in order to be eligible for certification examinations or employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unitypoint.org\/cedarrapids\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The program typically starts mid-August and is a 35 week program. Classes meeting Monday-Friday and the hours are typically 0700-1430. There are some rotations where it is required to come in before 0700 or stay until 1530. Mornings are spent in the clinical laboratory rotation with lecture in the afternoon.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University Health Truman Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - MO (Kansas City)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealthkc.org\/professional-education\/medical-laboratory-science-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offered as a 4+1 or 3+1 Medical Laboratory Science program that \"[i]ncludes didactic lectures and clinical rotations in chemistry, hematology, immunology, blood bank, microbiology and management.\" Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be issued that \"allows MLS student to sit for a National Board of Registry for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of California Davis Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Davis)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/pathology\/education\/cls_training_program\/information.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science\/Technology Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">Offers a 12-month training program that results in a certificate. \"The UC Davis Health CLS training program is a small hospital based program committed to providing well trained entry level Clinical Laboratory professionals to the greater Sacramento area and surrounding rural communities. To that end, the program preferentially selects applicants with ties to the greater Sacramento area or rural training partner sites located in Placerville, CA and Modesto, CA.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of California Irvine Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (Irvine)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/pathology.uci.edu\/clinical-laboratory-scientist-program.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The CLS Training Program provides a full year of didactic and clinical instruction. The curriculum includes intensive bench training, formal and informal lectures, and case studies. Students receive more than 200 hours of formal lectures covering the various disciplines of clinical laboratory science.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of California San Diego Health\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - CA (San Diego)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/extendedstudies.ucsd.edu\/courses-and-programs\/cls-training\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The San Diego Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Consortium Program (San Diego CLS Training Program) is a comprehensive 12-month full-time program of instruction in the field of clinical laboratory medicine and technology. In 2021, the program will commence in July. Trainees who successfully complete this training internship will be eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification and the California law exam offered by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS).\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Nebraska Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NE (Omaha)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/alliedhealth\/education\/mls\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). The MLS Program is well established and combines a strong curriculum with a clinical component that prepares individuals to sit for MLS\/MT national certification exams.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Rochester Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Rochester)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/graduate\/certificate\/clinical-medical-technology-certificate.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Students must complete 35.5 credits (2 semesters) of coursework. This full time program is a combination of didactic lectures integrated with 720 hours of clinical experiences ... Upon completion graduates meet the educational requirements for licensure. In order to practice the profession in NYS they must fulfill additional requirements for the licensing; including: submission of the licensing application; fees; and achievement of a passing score on the NYS licensing\/ASCP national board examination.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">University of Tennessee Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Knoxville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utmedicalcenter.org\/academics-research\/school-of-medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The University of Tennessee Medical Center offers a Medical Laboratory Science Program in conjunction with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This 50-week nationally accredited certificate program trains students to become professionals who work in clinical labs.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">The Valley Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NJ (Ridgewood)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valleyhealth.com\/services\/laboratory-services\/medical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"... the student may then apply for admission to the professional phase of the program, which is a 11-month internship in a clinical setting. Individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a scientific discipline can also apply to the professional program with completion of prerequisite coursework.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">UPMC Altoona\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Altoona)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/locations\/hospitals\/altoona\/careers-training\/school-med-tech\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"UPMC Altoona School of Medical Technology\/Medical Laboratory Science is an accredited, 50-week internship program offering clinical theoretical concepts with clinical experience.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">UPMC Chautauqua\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - NY (Jamestown)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/chautauquamlsprogram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program is an accredited, 45-week, program offering intensive study and clinical experience in medical laboratory science as the final year of a Bachelor\u2019s degree.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">UPMC Williamsport\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (Williamsport)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/campaigns\/north-central-pa\/medical-professionals\/clinical-laboratory-science-program\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"The Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month educational program designed to be completed as the fourth or fifth year in a baccalaureate degree program ... Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a baccalaureate degree from their affiliating college\/university and a Certificate of Graduation from the hospital.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">Vanderbilt University Medical Center\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - TN (Nashville)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vumc.org\/med-tech\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"Upon satisfactory completion of the training program, a certificate of completion is awarded to the student. The course of study during the clinical year may be credited towards a baccalaureate degree for 3+1 students where an affiliation between the student's college or university and the Medical Center exists.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight: bold; padding-left:10px;\">WellSpan York Hospital\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">U.S. - PA (York)\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellspan.org\/medical-professionals\/education-programs\/wellspan-health-medical-laboratory-science-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px;\">\"... a 12-month program for college students sponsored by WellSpan York Hospital. The program typically serves as a student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a B.S. degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered as well.\"\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.2.3_Continuing_education\">4.2.3 Continuing education<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Continuing education is another important aspect of professional development for those working in the POL. The following are examples of entities providing continuing education opportunities related to laboratory testing.\n<\/p>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aama-ntl.org\/continuing-education\" target=\"_blank\">AAMA's various online courses<\/a>: The American Association of Medical Assistants offers courses and continuing education opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aruplab.com\/education\" target=\"_blank\">ARUP Institute for Learning<\/a>: \"The ARUP Institute for Learning provides reputable educational opportunities and resources to ARUP clients, laboratory professionals, and industry organizations in an effort to advance the practice of laboratory medicine and continually improve patient care.\"<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/labucate.org\/coursesASCLS\" target=\"_blank\">ASCLS Labucate<\/a>: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) offers \"convenient, high-quality, and affordable continuing education for laboratory professionals.\"<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clsi.org\/global-training\/earn-ce-credits\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute<\/a>: \"CLSI is an approved provider of CE programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) P.A.C.E.\u00ae Program. In some instances, we will also provide education through the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) ACCENT\u00ae credit program.\"<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labce.com\/mls_mt_mlt_lab_continuing_education.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">LabCE's various online classes<\/a>: LabCE offers more than 90 online clinical laboratory continuing education courses \"for lab professionals, including medical laboratory technologists (MT), laboratory technicians (MLT), and students.\" Many of them are PACE-approved for continuing education credits.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/michener.ca\/continuing-education\/ce-courses\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michener Institute of Education at UHN<\/a>: \"Competency profiles and changes to scope of practice can occur rapidly as health sciences and technologies advance. Are you ready? The self-directed courses in Medical Laboratory Sciences below are offered with the flexibility to be completed at your pace and offer you the ability to stay up-to-date with practice.\"<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><b>Other courses<\/b>\n<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Medicare_and_Medicaid_Services\" title=\"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"654b4449e4816e190325b420c264df1a\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services<\/a> (CMS) has <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/CME_Courses_for_Laboratory_Directors_of_Moderate_Complexity_Laboratories\" target=\"_blank\">a listing of CME courses<\/a> that help aspiring laboratory directors of moderate complexity laboratories meet CLIA guidelines.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210041\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.153 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.162 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 58\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 577691\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 24\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 7\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 21.836 1 -total\n 64.24% 14.027 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Educational_programs\n 35.02% 7.647 1 Template:Reflist\n 29.56% 6.454 1 Template:Laboratory_science_education_programs\n 18.00% 3.931 1 Template:Laboratory_science_education_programs\/Hospital_programs\n 11.22% 2.451 1 Template:Column-width\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13331-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210041 and revision id 48173. 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Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations \nOperation of a physician office laboratory (POL) requires more than a few documented procedures and some Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived test kits. Even the CLIA-waived POL has to meet CLIA, HIPAA, and other regulations, while maintaining a respectable level of quality. As such, expertise in developing, running, and maintaining the lab is important, just like any other laboratory. But how should the POL be staffed, and what sort of education requirements should the staff have? This chapter briefly addresses those questions and also provides numerous other resources for both acquiring the necessary education towards medical laboratory science or technology and staffing your POL.\n\r\n\n\n4.1 Education and training \nSubpart M of CLIA details requirements and responsibilities for laboratory personnel, consultants, supervisors, and directors.[1] The exception to this is a laboratory with a certificate of waiver, where personnel requirements and proficiency testing is not required. However, manufacturers' instructions must still be carefully followed, and only CLIA-waived tests may be performed by the personnel. As the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) notes in a 2021 advocacy letter, proper training of personnel conducting CLIA-waived tests is broadly found to be lacking, and when paired with high turnover of lab techs in waived testing site, this often leads to inconsistent quality throughout the enterprise.[2] Thus, despite most tests being waived, it's important for the POL to take operator training and competency seriously, engage in regular quality assessments, and participate in an accredited proficiency testing program to mitigate poor patient outcomes.[2]\nFor non-waived laboratories, the following resources provide paraphrasing of CLIA Subpart M. If your POL is going to engage in testing beyond CLIA-waived testing, reviewing what Subpart M means for your lab is important:\n\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians - Personnel Requirements\nAmerican Academy of Family Physicians - Physician Office Laboratory (POL) Director Duties\nCommission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) - Personnel for Non-waived Testing (PDF)\nLighthouse Lab Services - Laboratory State License and Personnel & Facility License Info\nIn some cases, state governments apply additional regulations and responsibilities to clinical laboratories and their personnel. According to consultancy Lighthouse Lab Services, the following states have staffing, education, and licensing requirements beyond that of CLIA[3]:\n\nCalifornia: Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field Services\nConnecticut: Department of Public Health - Regulation & Licensure\nFlorida: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Licensing and Agency for Health Care Administration - Laboratory and In-Home Services Unit\nGeorgia: Georgia Department of Community Health - Healthcare Facility Regulation\nHawaii: Department of Health - State Laboratories Division\nLouisiana: State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel\nMontana: Department of Labor and Industry - Montana Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners\nNevada: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Medical Laboratory Services\nNew Hampshire: Department of Health and Human Services - Health Facilities Administration\nNew Jersey: Department of Health - Public Health and Environmental Laboratories\nNew York: Department of Health - Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program and Education Department - Clinical Laboratory Technology\nNorth Dakota: North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice\nRhode Island: Department of Health - Healthcare Licensing\nTennessee: Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board\nWashington: Department of Health - Laboratory Quality Assurance\nWest Virginia: Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Laboratory Services\nAs always, it remains your lab's responsibility to ensure that not only the necessary federal regulations are being followed but also state regulations and any accreditation standards are being met. For the POL short on knowledgeable staff, this may be a daunting task, requiring outside help. The final section of this guide includes additional resources for the POL, including a representative list of consultants who advertise working in the POL space.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Title 42: Public Health, Part 493 \u2014 Laboratory Requirements\". U.S. Government Publishing Office. 13 May 2022. https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/chapter-IV\/subchapter-G\/part-493 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 2.0 2.1 \"Modernization of CLIA: Certificate of Waiver Testing Sites\". American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 25 October 2021. https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver . Retrieved 30 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"State-by-State Laboratory Licensing Information\". LMSI, LLC. https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/state-license\/ . 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Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) requires more than a few documented procedures and some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> (CLIA)-waived test kits. Even the CLIA-waived POL has to meet CLIA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/HIPAA\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"HIPAA\" data-key=\"70050974d1eda9ff8cf9ecf7e4fcd015\">HIPAA<\/a>, and other regulations, while maintaining a respectable level of quality. As such, expertise in developing, running, and maintaining the lab is important, just like any other laboratory. But how should the POL be staffed, and what sort of education requirements should the staff have? This chapter briefly addresses those questions and also provides numerous other resources for both acquiring the necessary education towards medical laboratory science or technology and staffing your POL.\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"4.1_Education_and_training\">4.1 Education and training<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Education_and_Training.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"194fa0710abd5dbb5aab37d8d4408bb1\"><img alt=\"Education and Training.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/b\/b9\/Education_and_Training.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 400px;height: auto;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Subpart M of CLIA details requirements and responsibilities for laboratory personnel, consultants, supervisors, and directors.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIARegsM_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIARegsM-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> The exception to this is a laboratory with a certificate of waiver, where personnel requirements and proficiency testing is not required. However, manufacturers' instructions must still be carefully followed, and only CLIA-waived tests may be performed by the personnel. As the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) notes in a 2021 advocacy letter, proper training of personnel conducting CLIA-waived tests is broadly found to be lacking, and when paired with high turnover of lab techs in waived testing site, this often leads to inconsistent quality throughout the enterprise.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCModern21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Thus, despite most tests being waived, it's important for the POL to take operator training and competency seriously, engage in regular quality assessments, and participate in an accredited proficiency testing program to mitigate poor patient outcomes.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCModern21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>For non-waived laboratories, the following resources provide paraphrasing of <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/chapter-IV\/subchapter-G\/part-493\" target=\"_blank\">CLIA Subpart M<\/a>. If your POL is going to engage in testing beyond CLIA-waived testing, reviewing what Subpart M means for your lab is important:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/personnel-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\">American Academy of Family Physicians - Personnel Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/lab-director-duties.html\" target=\"_blank\">American Academy of Family Physicians - Physician Office Laboratory (POL) Director Duties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.labflorida.com\/internal\/COLA\/guides\/LabGuide4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) - Personnel for Non-waived Testing<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/state-license\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lighthouse Lab Services - Laboratory State License and Personnel & Facility License Info<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p>In some cases, state governments apply additional regulations and responsibilities to clinical laboratories and their personnel. According to consultancy Lighthouse Lab Services, the following states have staffing, education, and licensing requirements beyond that of CLIA<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LSUCLic_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LSUCLic-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>California: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/OSPHLD\/LFS\/Pages\/AboutUs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connecticut: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/DPH\/Communications\/Regulation--Licensure\/Regulation--Licensure\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Public Health - Regulation & Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Florida: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/floridasclinicallabs.gov\/licensing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Licensing<\/a> and <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/ahca.myflorida.com\/mchq\/health_facility_regulation\/Lab_HomeServ\/non-waived_apps.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Agency for Health Care Administration - Laboratory and In-Home Services Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Georgia: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/dch.georgia.gov\/divisionsoffices\/healthcare-facility-regulation\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Department of Community Health - Healthcare Facility Regulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hawaii: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/health.hawaii.gov\/statelab\/\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - State Laboratories Division<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Louisiana: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lsbme.la.gov\/licensure\/clinical-laboratory-personnel\" target=\"_blank\">State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Montana: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov\/clinical-laboratory-science-practitioners\/\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Labor and Industry - Montana Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nevada: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/dpbh.nv.gov\/Reg\/MedicalLabs\/Medical_Laboratories_-_Home\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Medical Laboratory Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li>New Hampshire: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.nh.gov\/doing-business-dhhs\/licensing-certification\/health-facilities-administration\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health and Human Services - Health Facilities Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li>New Jersey: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/phel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - Public Health and Environmental Laboratories<\/a><\/li>\n<li>New York: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wadsworth.org\/regulatory\/clep\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program<\/a> and <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/prof\/clt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Education Department - Clinical Laboratory Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li>North Dakota: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndclinlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/health.ri.gov\/licenses\/detail.php?id=210\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - Healthcare Licensing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tennessee: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/health\/health-program-areas\/health-professional-boards\/medlab-board\/ml-board\/licensure.html\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Washington: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/doh.wa.gov\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/facilities-z\/laboratory-quality-assurance\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health - Laboratory Quality Assurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>West Virginia: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/dhhr.wv.gov\/healthprep\/programs\/laboratory\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Laboratory Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p>As always, it remains your lab's responsibility to ensure that not only the necessary federal regulations are being followed but also state regulations and any accreditation standards are being met. For the POL short on knowledgeable staff, this may be a daunting task, requiring outside help. The final section of this guide includes additional resources for the POL, including a representative list of consultants who advertise working in the POL space.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-CLIARegsM-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CLIARegsM_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/chapter-IV\/subchapter-G\/part-493\" target=\"_blank\">\"Title 42: Public Health, Part 493 \u2014 Laboratory Requirements\"<\/a>. U.S. Government Publishing Office. 13 May 2022<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/chapter-IV\/subchapter-G\/part-493\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/chapter-IV\/subchapter-G\/part-493<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Title+42%3A+Public+Health%2C+Part+493+%E2%80%94+Laboratory+Requirements&rft.atitle=&rft.date=13+May+2022&rft.pub=U.S.+Government+Publishing+Office&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcurrent%2Ftitle-42%2Fchapter-IV%2Fsubchapter-G%2Fpart-493&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-AACCModern21-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-0\">2.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AACCModern21_2-1\">2.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver\" target=\"_blank\">\"Modernization of CLIA: Certificate of Waiver Testing Sites\"<\/a>. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 25 October 2021<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/advocacy-and-outreach\/position-statements\/2021\/modernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 30 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Modernization+of+CLIA%3A+Certificate+of+Waiver+Testing+Sites&rft.atitle=&rft.date=25+October+2021&rft.pub=American+Association+for+Clinical+Chemistry&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aacc.org%2Fadvocacy-and-outreach%2Fposition-statements%2F2021%2Fmodernization-of-clia-certificate-of-waiver&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-LSUCLic-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-LSUCLic_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/state-license\/\" target=\"_blank\">\"State-by-State Laboratory Licensing Information\"<\/a>. LMSI, LLC<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/state-license\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.lighthouselabservices.com\/state-license\/<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=State-by-State+Laboratory+Licensing+Information&rft.atitle=&rft.pub=LMSI%2C+LLC&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lighthouselabservices.com%2Fstate-license%2F&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210041\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.044 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.096 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 1955\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 19525\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 4658\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 18\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 4662\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 45.220 1 -total\n 74.55% 33.713 1 Template:Reflist\n 57.44% 25.973 3 Template:Cite_web\n 48.85% 22.088 3 Template:Citation\/core\n 25.24% 11.415 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\n 11.79% 5.330 2 Template:Date\n 5.65% 2.553 3 Template:Citation\/make_link\n 4.50% 2.037 1 Template:Column-width\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13330-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210041 and revision id 48172. 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However, technological innovation and demand for more comprehensive tools has driven software developers to add additional functionality beyond the main workflow track, including environmental monitoring, customer management, and billing and revenue management. As such, it's worth taking a brief look at any additional workflow requirements in the POL and how data management tools may or may not address them.\n1. Quality management: In their 2011 manual on quality management systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) states the following about the importance of laboratory quality:\n\nLaboratory quality can be defined as accuracy, reliability and timeliness of reported test results. The laboratory results must be as accurate as possible, all aspects of the laboratory operations must be reliable, and reporting must be timely in order to be useful in a clinical or public health setting.[1]\nGiven how vital reliably accurate and prompt test results are to the clinical environment, quality management is a necessary ancillary component to the POL's primary workflow. For CLIA-waived POLs, quality management procedures may be relatively simple, focusing on proper sample collection, test procedures, and result documentation. For moderate- and complex-level POLs, quality management procedures and documentation may be much more rigorous. For the POL not using an information management system, quality management comes down to developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a means to train staff and evaluate the SOPs' effectiveness. However, an LIS often includes functionality that promotes quality control beyond in-house SOP development and implementation. Quality control tasks can be scheduled and Westgard rules\u2014\"[r]ules that are used in conjunction with each other to provide a high level of error detection while reducing the incidence of false rejection\"[2]\u2014can be implemented in the LIS' quality control tools. POL staff benefit from receiving alerts on out-of-range values of test results and viewing Levey-Jennings plots which provide a better visual indication of whether or not a laboratory test is working as expected.[3] It can also house corrective action plans and QC task history.[4] Again, however, the need for software-based quality management tools in the POL is going to largely depend on the POL's specimen and test types, as well as the CLIA certificate type the POL holds.\n2. Reporting: Reporting represents another ancillary task that comes out of processing patient specimens. And like quality management, the breadth of reporting in a POL is primarily determined by the volume and difficulty of lab testing. Like so many other tasks, the POL that is dealing with low-volume CLIA-waived testing may simply opt to document test result directly to the patient file. However, opportunities exist for even the smallest of POLs to integrate a variety of reporting functions into their workflow, even if it's through a third-party reporting platform. Aside from specimen reports and test results, inventory, billing, workload, profitability, quality control, regulatory, compliance, and epidemiology can all be documented in text, tables, charts, etc. in a variety of digital, printable formats. The reports can then be automatically faxed, e-mailed, or printed, or delivered via an affiliated provider or patient portal.\n3. Other laboratory management tasks: Of course, other POL tasks may originate from the main workflow or simply fall under the category of \"general laboratory management.\" Some of those tasks\u2014often able to be managed via an information management system like an LIS, EHR, or practice management suite\u2014include:\n\ntask assignment and management\ndemographic management of customers, suppliers, and other outside entities\ninventory management\ncreation, modification, and maintenance of training records and materials\nincident and performance tracking\nbilling and revenue management\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 World Health Organization (2011) (PDF). Laboratory Quality Management System Handbook (1.1 ed.). Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. ISBN 9789241548274. https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/44665\/9789241548274_eng.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Dawson, Sarah (16 February 2005). \"Westgard Rules: The Nitty Gritty of Quality Control\" (PDF). HPTN Central Lab. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151010050214\/http:\/\/www.hptn.org\/Web%20Documents\/HPTNMeeting2005\/WestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Moumtzoglou, Anastasius; Kastania, Anastasia; Archondakis, Stavros (2014). Laboratory Management Information Systems: Current Requirements and Future Perspectives. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. p. 285. ISBN 9781466663213. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=lhqXBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA285 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Laughlin, Sandra; Feldman, Deb (22 October 2015). \"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\". Medical Laboratory Observer. MLO \u2013 NP Communications, LLC. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol . 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However, technological innovation and demand for more comprehensive tools has driven software developers to add additional functionality beyond the main workflow track, including environmental monitoring, customer management, and billing and revenue management. As such, it's worth taking a brief look at any additional workflow requirements in the POL and how data management tools may or may not address them.\n<\/p><p><b>1. Quality management:<\/b> In their 2011 manual on quality management systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) states the following about the importance of laboratory quality:\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Laboratory quality can be defined as accuracy, reliability and timeliness of reported test results. The laboratory results must be as accurate as possible, all aspects of the laboratory operations must be reliable, and reporting must be timely in order to be useful in a clinical or public health setting.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WHOQMS11_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WHOQMS11-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Given how vital reliably accurate and prompt test results are to the clinical environment, quality management is a necessary ancillary component to the POL's primary workflow. For CLIA-waived POLs, quality management procedures may be relatively simple, focusing on proper sample collection, test procedures, and result documentation. For moderate- and complex-level POLs, quality management procedures and documentation may be much more rigorous. For the POL not using an information management system, quality management comes down to developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a means to train staff and evaluate the SOPs' effectiveness. However, an LIS often includes functionality that promotes quality control beyond in-house SOP development and implementation. Quality control tasks can be scheduled and Westgard rules\u2014\"[r]ules that are used in conjunction with each other to provide a high level of error detection while reducing the incidence of false rejection\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DawsonWest05_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DawsonWest05-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\u2014can be implemented in the LIS' quality control tools. POL staff benefit from receiving alerts on out-of-range values of test results and viewing Levey-Jennings plots which provide a better visual indication of whether or not a laboratory test is working as expected.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MoumtzoglouLab14_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MoumtzoglouLab14-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> It can also house corrective action plans and QC task history.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Again, however, the need for software-based quality management tools in the POL is going to largely depend on the POL's specimen and test types, as well as the CLIA certificate type the POL holds.\n<\/p><p><b>2. Reporting:<\/b> Reporting represents another ancillary task that comes out of processing patient specimens. And like quality management, the breadth of reporting in a POL is primarily determined by the volume and difficulty of lab testing. Like so many other tasks, the POL that is dealing with low-volume CLIA-waived testing may simply opt to document test result directly to the patient file. However, opportunities exist for even the smallest of POLs to integrate a variety of reporting functions into their workflow, even if it's through a third-party reporting platform. Aside from specimen reports and test results, inventory, billing, workload, profitability, quality control, regulatory, compliance, and epidemiology can all be documented in text, tables, charts, etc. in a variety of digital, printable formats. The reports can then be automatically faxed, e-mailed, or printed, or delivered via an affiliated provider or patient portal.\n<\/p><p><b>3. Other laboratory management tasks:<\/b> Of course, other POL tasks may originate from the main workflow or simply fall under the category of \"general laboratory management.\" Some of those tasks\u2014often able to be managed via an information management system like an LIS, EHR, or practice management suite\u2014include:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>task assignment and management<\/li>\n<li>demographic management of customers, suppliers, and other outside entities<\/li>\n<li>inventory management<\/li>\n<li>creation, modification, and maintenance of training records and materials<\/li>\n<li>incident and performance tracking<\/li>\n<li>billing and revenue management<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-WHOQMS11-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-WHOQMS11_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">World Health Organization (2011) (PDF). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/44665\/9789241548274_eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory Quality Management System Handbook<\/i><\/a> (1.1 ed.). Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9789241548274<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/44665\/9789241548274_eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/44665\/9789241548274_eng.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+Quality+Management+System+Handbook&rft.aulast=World+Health+Organization&rft.au=World+Health+Organization&rft.date=2011&rft.edition=1.1&rft.place=Geneva%2C+Switzerland&rft.pub=World+Health+Organization&rft.isbn=9789241548274&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.who.int%2Firis%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10665%2F44665%2F9789241548274_eng.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Other_workflow_requirements\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-DawsonWest05-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-DawsonWest05_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Dawson, Sarah (16 February 2005). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151010050214\/http:\/\/www.hptn.org\/Web%20Documents\/HPTNMeeting2005\/WestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Westgard Rules: The Nitty Gritty of Quality Control\"<\/a> (PDF). HPTN Central Lab. Archived from <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hptn.org\/Web%20Documents\/HPTNMeeting2005\/WestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">the original<\/a> on 10 October 2015<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151010050214\/http:\/\/www.hptn.org\/Web%20Documents\/HPTNMeeting2005\/WestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151010050214\/http:\/\/www.hptn.org\/Web%20Documents\/HPTNMeeting2005\/WestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Westgard+Rules%3A+The+Nitty+Gritty+of+Quality+Control&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Dawson%2C+Sarah&rft.au=Dawson%2C+Sarah&rft.date=16+February+2005&rft.pub=HPTN+Central+Lab&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20151010050214%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.hptn.org%2FWeb%2520Documents%2FHPTNMeeting2005%2FWestgardPresentation02_16_05.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Other_workflow_requirements\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-MoumtzoglouLab14-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-MoumtzoglouLab14_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Moumtzoglou, Anastasius; Kastania, Anastasia; Archondakis, Stavros (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=lhqXBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA285\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory Management Information Systems: Current Requirements and Future Perspectives<\/i><\/a>. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. p. 285. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9781466663213<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=lhqXBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA285\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=lhqXBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA285<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+Management+Information+Systems%3A+Current+Requirements+and+Future+Perspectives&rft.aulast=Moumtzoglou%2C+Anastasius%3B+Kastania%2C+Anastasia%3B+Archondakis%2C+Stavros&rft.au=Moumtzoglou%2C+Anastasius%3B+Kastania%2C+Anastasia%3B+Archondakis%2C+Stavros&rft.date=2014&rft.pages=p.%26nbsp%3B285&rft.place=Hershey%2C+PA&rft.pub=IGI+Global&rft.isbn=9781466663213&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DlhqXBQAAQBAJ%26pg%3DPA285&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Other_workflow_requirements\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-4\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_4-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Laughlin, Sandra; Feldman, Deb (22 October 2015). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">\"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\"<\/a>. <i>Medical Laboratory Observer<\/i>. MLO \u2013 NP Communications, LLC<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=The+LIS%2C+the+healthcare+market%2C+and+the+POL&rft.atitle=Medical+Laboratory+Observer&rft.aulast=Laughlin%2C+Sandra%3B+Feldman%2C+Deb&rft.au=Laughlin%2C+Sandra%3B+Feldman%2C+Deb&rft.date=22+October+2015&rft.pub=MLO+%E2%80%93+NP+Communications%2C+LLC&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlo-online.com%2Finformation-technology%2Flis%2Farticle%2F13008470%2Fthe-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Other_workflow_requirements\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">-----Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\/Education and training\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"77c2b2b060b4436055be2aab1366c4b7\">the next chapter<\/a> of this guide-----<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Citation_information_for_this_chapter\">Citation information for this chapter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chapter<\/b>: 3. 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Like a stethoscope or a diabetes test kit, information management software is a tool requiring knowledge of how to effectively use and manage it in order to achieve the best results; it won't improve patient and test management all on its own. As such, any physician office or POL adding data management tools should also implement a set of best practices that will better guarantee cleaner, more secure patient and test data. Proper health information management (HIM) practices have the potential to yield higher staff productivity levels, \"improve reimbursement by helping create quality records that substantiate the care that physicians bill ... [and] reduce denied claims through better documentation.\"[1]\nBut who's going to take responsibility for developing and maintaining information management best practices in the physician office and its associated laboratory? In larger POLs, a HIM professional may be dedicated to practice and data management duties.[1] However, with 70.6 percent of non-exempt POLs in the U.S. running on a CLIA certificate of waiver[2], a majority of POLs tend to be quite small, overseen not by a laboratory director but rather a person operating as the practice manager. That may be an office manager or a physician in the practice, who in reality may not have a lot of experience with information management procedures and technologies. As such, an information management system's ease-of-use and dependability is often viewed as vital to POL staff who are only just beginning to learn how to effectively develop and implement an effective information management plan.\nStandards like ISO 15189 Medical laboratories \u2014 Requirements for quality and competence suggest the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory. These SOPs and best practices also apply to the use of information management tools in the POL. As such, it helps to look at the responsibilities that the office manager or physician will have as part of SOP and best practice development. They may[1][3]:\n\ndocument and assess POL and practice workflow;\nselect and implement an EHR, LIS, and\/or middleware;\ncreate and maintain health records, including transitioning old data to the new system;\nmanage the creation and implementation of quality system documentation and training material;\nmanage privacy, confidentiality, and sharing policies for test and patient data; and\nmanage quality and compliance reporting duties.\nThese tasks and duties help shape how SOPs for information management are developed. Defining POL and practice workflow before choosing an information management system, for example, helps clarify what system functionality is necessary and how data entry procedures will potentially alter that workflow upon system implementation. Thinking about a practice's existing privacy, confidentiality, sharing, and reporting duties and how they'll be affected by adding information management tools helps drive post-implementation SOP development. \nThe practice\/data manager requiring additional guidance in developing a POL's data management SOPs may turn to other laboratories' existing SOPs. One such example is Johns Hopkins University's Safety Monitoring in International Laboratories (SMILE) program, which offers at least elementary tools towards developing information management policy in the form of an SOP Checklist.[4] (Original .doc archived here) Pages seven and eight offer insights into information management considerations such as patient confidentiality, electronic information access and use, reporting, results modification, communication of changes, and data storage and integrity. \nOther options for POL staff to gain insight into SOP development include:\n\nreviewing the chosen data management system's documentation;\ntaking certified courses on health information technology, for example through the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)[5] (found here);\nreading implementation stories from other physician offices and POLs.[3][6]; and\nhiring a consultant or part-time HIM professional to fill in knowledge gaps.[1]\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Heubusch, Kevin (August 2008). \"Physician Practices and Information Management: HIM Professionals Offer Value in Changing Practices\". Journal of AHIMA 79 (8): 18\u201322. https:\/\/library.ahima.org\/doc?oid=82949 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 Smith, Paul D. (May 2003). \"Implementing an EMR System: One Clinic\u2019s Experience\". Family Practice Management 10 (5): 37\u201342. http:\/\/www.aafp.org\/fpm\/2003\/0500\/p37.html . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Madden, Jaclyn; Hanes, Heidi (ed.) (18 January 2013). \"Checklist for Site SOP Required Elements: Quality Management Plan\" (DOC). Johns Hopkins University. Archived from the original on 05 January 2016. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160105213800\/http:\/\/www.niaid.nih.gov\/labsandresources\/resources\/daidsclinrsrch\/documents\/labstudydata.doc . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"AMIA Health Informatics Essentials: Health Information Systems\". American Medical Informatics Association. https:\/\/amia.org\/education-events\/education-catalog\/amia-health-informatics-essentials-health-information-systems . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Congdon, Ken (2 October 2012). \"The Reality Of EHR Use In The Physicians Practice\". Health IT Outcomes. Jameson Publishing. https:\/\/www.healthitoutcomes.com\/doc\/the-reality-of-ehr-use-in-the-physicians-practice-0001 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Best_practices_and_standard_operating_procedures\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Best_practices_and_standard_operating_procedures<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:48.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 51 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","1feeb6ca7433d98b6024cca9928aef26_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Data_management_Best_practices_and_standard_operating_procedures rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Data_management_Best_practices_and_standard_operating_procedures skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Data management\/Best practices and standard operating procedures<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"3.3_Best_practices_and_standard_operating_procedures\">3.3 Best practices and standard operating procedures<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:ISO_logo.png\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"353daf5333ebe6d31da587b106cc33ba\"><img alt=\"ISO logo.png\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/4\/47\/ISO_logo.png\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>It's not enough for physician office staff to choose and implement information management tools in the practice. Like a stethoscope or a diabetes test kit, information management software is a tool requiring knowledge of how to effectively use and manage it in order to achieve the best results; it won't improve patient and test management all on its own. As such, any physician office or POL adding data management tools should also implement a set of best practices that will better guarantee cleaner, more secure patient and test data. Proper health information management (HIM) practices have the potential to yield higher staff productivity levels, \"improve reimbursement by helping create quality records that substantiate the care that physicians bill ... [and] reduce denied claims through better documentation.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HeubuschPhys08-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>But who's going to take responsibility for developing and maintaining information management best practices in the physician office and its associated laboratory? In larger POLs, a HIM professional may be dedicated to practice and data management duties.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HeubuschPhys08-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> However, with 70.6 percent of non-exempt POLs in the U.S. running on a CLIA certificate of waiver<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS14Enroll_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS14Enroll-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>, a majority of POLs tend to be quite small, overseen not by a laboratory director but rather a person operating as the practice manager. That may be an office manager or a physician in the practice, who in reality may not have a lot of experience with information management procedures and technologies. As such, an information management system's ease-of-use and dependability is often viewed as vital to POL staff who are only just beginning to learn how to effectively develop and implement an effective information management plan.\n<\/p><p>Standards like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/ISO_15189\" title=\"ISO 15189\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"e7867fe884a6e63d87c5a1bff5c28bc2\">ISO 15189<\/a> <i>Medical laboratories \u2014 Requirements for quality and competence<\/i> suggest the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory. These SOPs and best practices also apply to the use of information management tools in the POL. As such, it helps to look at the responsibilities that the office manager or physician will have as part of SOP and best practice development. They may<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HeubuschPhys08-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SmithImp03_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SmithImp03-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>document and assess POL and practice workflow;<\/li>\n<li>select and implement an EHR, LIS, and\/or middleware;<\/li>\n<li>create and maintain health records, including transitioning old data to the new system;<\/li>\n<li>manage the creation and implementation of quality system documentation and training material;<\/li>\n<li>manage privacy, confidentiality, and sharing policies for test and patient data; and<\/li>\n<li>manage quality and compliance reporting duties.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>These tasks and duties help shape how SOPs for information management are developed. Defining POL and practice workflow before choosing an information management system, for example, helps clarify what system functionality is necessary and how data entry procedures will potentially alter that workflow upon system implementation. Thinking about a practice's existing privacy, confidentiality, sharing, and reporting duties and how they'll be affected by adding information management tools helps drive post-implementation SOP development. \n<\/p><p>The practice\/data manager requiring additional guidance in developing a POL's data management SOPs may turn to other laboratories' existing SOPs. One such example is Johns Hopkins University's Safety Monitoring in International Laboratories (SMILE) program, which offers at least elementary tools towards developing information management policy in the form of an SOP Checklist.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MaddenCheck13_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MaddenCheck13-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> (Original .doc archived <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/*\/http:\/\/www.niaid.nih.gov\/labsandresources\/resources\/daidsclinrsrch\/documents\/labstudydata.doc\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>) Pages seven and eight offer insights into information management considerations such as patient confidentiality, electronic information access and use, reporting, results modification, communication of changes, and data storage and integrity. \n<\/p><p>Other options for POL staff to gain insight into SOP development include:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>reviewing the chosen data management system's documentation;<\/li>\n<li>taking certified courses on health information technology, for example through the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AMAHIT_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AMAHIT-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> (found <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/amia.org\/education-events\/education-catalog\/amia-health-informatics-essentials-health-information-systems\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>);<\/li>\n<li>reading implementation stories from other physician offices and POLs.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SmithImp03_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SmithImp03-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CongdonThe12_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CongdonThe12-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>; and<\/li>\n<li>hiring a consultant or part-time HIM professional to fill in knowledge gaps.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HeubuschPhys08-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-HeubuschPhys08-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-2\">1.2<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-HeubuschPhys08_1-3\">1.3<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation Journal\">Heubusch, Kevin (August 2008). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/library.ahima.org\/doc?oid=82949\" target=\"_blank\">\"Physician Practices and Information Management: HIM Professionals Offer Value in Changing Practices\"<\/a>. <i>Journal of AHIMA<\/i> <b>79<\/b> (8): 18\u201322<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/library.ahima.org\/doc?oid=82949\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/library.ahima.org\/doc?oid=82949<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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LIS integration with software and instruments \nGiven that a clinical laboratory's workflow often includes analytical instruments and other software, it makes sense that those tools should be able to interface with a data management system like an LIS. Today's interfaces are generally built on standardized communication tools, including messaging formats like Health Level 7's (HL7's) FHIR.[1] Arguably, this interoperability may not be a requirement for POLs performing waived testing; CLIA-waived tests don't often require advanced equipment, and the POL may not even need an LIS to manage patient test data. But for those POLs that employ laboratory automation, the ability of clinical analyzers to send their data to a central laboratory information system is important to maintaining a streamlined, efficient workflow.\nThe HL7 messaging standards are particularly important to laboratory data management because they define how information is packaged and communicated from one party to another. Such standards set the language, structure, and data types required for seamless integration of various systems and instruments.[2] Over the years, Health Level 7 has described the types of information communicated between such systems in the clinical environment as including \"process control and status information for each device or analyzer, [as well as] each specimen, specimen container, and container carrier; information and detailed data related to patients, orders, and results; and information related to specimen flow algorithms and automated decision making.\"[3]\n\n3.2.1 EHR-LIS integration and interfacing \nIntegration of clinical and physician systems usually requires an interface\u2014often referred to as a result interface\u2014which isn't typically turnkey, begetting the need for a comprehensive development plan and implementation process.[4] If designed well, the interface allows test orders and results to be transferred back and forth between the two systems, and it permits batch billing and admission\/discharge\/transfer (ADT) reporting to occur.[1] \nUp until recently, the reality, however, for particularly large laboratories accepting test orders from multiple physician offices has been that tens of different interfaces may need to be developed, one for each different EHR. The end result: an unnecessarily complex process of transferring data between systems.[5] One possible approach to this problem was suggested in 2015 by Dr. Donald M. Voltz: integrate systems through middleware, software similar to a result interface that connects one or more other software applications. From his point of view, a proper middleware solution could connect dozens of EHRs, creating interoperability.[6][7] Though Voltz promoted middleware as a solution to EHR-to-EHR integration, its applicability to integrating an LIS to an EHR is still highly relevant. \nIn fact, the College of American Pathologists' CAP Today publication reported on the trend of middleware development for POLs in 2011, for not only software-to-software integration but also software-to-instrument integration. \"For the right POL, middleware can provide a user-friendly, flexible, cost-effective method for interfacing their IVD [in vitro diagnostics] instruments directly to the EHR without the need for an LIS,\" said Dawning Technologies' Jay Sax.[8] Today, thanks to wider adoption of HL7, FHIR, POCT1-A, and other standards, more powerful middleware solutions capable of interfacing instruments, EHRs, and even LISs are available to the POL. See Table 1 for a representative sampling of such middleware.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTable 1. Examples of middleware able to interface with third-party EHR, LIS, and instruments\r\n(* denotes middleware can interface with company's own LIS but not clear if can interface with third-party LIS)\n\n\nCompany\n\nProduct\n\nCan interface to third-party EMR\/EHR\n\nCan interface to third-party LIS\n\nCan interface to third-party instruments\n\n\nAbbott Laboratories\n\nRALS\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nApex HealthWare, LLC\n\nApex Connector\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nY\n\n\nCerner Corporation\n\nCareAware\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nY\n\n\nClin1, LLC\n\nCLIN1 LMS\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nY\n\n\nData Innovations, LLC\n\nInstrument Manager\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nIntellitec Healthcare IT Solutions GmbH\n\naurelio\/lab\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nMedicus\n\nMedicus LINC\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nY\n\n\nNextGen Healthcare\n\nMirth Connect\n\nY\n\nY\n\nY\n\n\nOrchard Software Corporation\n\nOrchard Point-of-Care\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nY\n\n\nPsyche Systems Corporation\n\n\u0112.xtension\n\nY\n\nUnknown*\n\nUnknown\n\n\nRelaymed PLC\n\nRelaymed\n\nY\n\nUnknown\n\nY\n\n\n\nSome software developers have also attempted to simply add LIS functionality to an EHR (EHR-LIS). But this approach has its drawbacks. In 2012, the College of American Pathologists' (CAP's) Diagnostic Intelligence and Health Information Technology (DIHIT) Committee identified several issues with this approach, including[9]:\n\na limited feature set, with little incentive to increase functionality;\na failure to eliminate the need for interfaces with other systems;\nan encounter-specific approach rather than a specimen-centric one; and\nan inability to handle outreach volume and operations.\nIn fact, a 2022 market report by Signify Research shows that the EHR-LIS has made significant inroads at the expense of the \"best of breed\" LIS, primarily due to the \"comparatively lower price point\" and simplification of the IT supply chain. However, Signify also notes that such EHR-LIS hybrids generally come with the some downside, such as \"a loss in specialization for workflows and lab types.\"[10]\nAnother longstanding complaint about EHRs and the way they interface with an LIS: many don't handle test-related activities well. \"[O]nly a handful of EHR products are good at supporting optimal workflow for lab test orders and lab test reporting,\" according to a 2015 report from Dark Daily.[5] That same report also mentions how when test results are finally transferred back from an LIS to an EHR, the associated report will often end up \"in a secondary location within the EHR, in effect separately from the patient-centric screens the physician uses to view all data needed for diagnosis and treatment of a patient,\" which as a result \"may require the staff to print out the lab test results, which defeats the purpose of an electronic interface.\"[5] \nAs such, any POL performing sufficient volumes of testing to benefit from using an LIS may also want to consider the costs and drawbacks, if any, of interfacing to their EHR system. In a case where the POL is in a position to consider both an LIS and an EHR at the same time, examine the features and potential integration of those products, and be sure to consider any future potential of integrating your systems with other external data management systems, including another reference laboratory. If considering an EHR that includes some LIS functionality, be sure to clearly identify the functional requirements and thoroughly demo the system to ensure test and reporting workflows make sense. \nFinally, in cases where POL test volumes are low\u2014coming from only one or a few instruments\u2014and an LIS is not required, POL operators may want to simply consider a middleware option that smoothly facilitates the flow of instrument data to the EHR.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 Sinard, J.H. (2006). Practical pathology informatics: Demystifying informatics for the practicing anatomic pathologist. Springer-Verlag. doi:10.1007\/0-387-28058-8. ISBN 9780387280585.   \n \n\n\u2191 Kim, K. (July 2005). \"Creating Clinical Data Standards in Health Care: Five Case Studies\" (PDF). California HealthCare Foundation. Archived from the original on 14 January 2017. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170114055221\/http:\/\/www.kathykim.com\/sitebuildercontent\/sitebuilderfiles\/ClinicalDataStandardsInHealthCare.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Health Level Seven International (2011). \"HL7 version 2.7 standard: Chapter 13 - Clinical laboratory automation\". Archived from the original on 28 June 2017. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170628160314\/http:\/\/www.hl7.org\/implement\/standards\/product_brief.cfm?product_id=203 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Kasoff, J. (February 2012). \"Connecting your LIS and EHR\". Medical Laboratory Observer. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/home\/article\/13004285\/connecting-your-lis-and-ehr . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 5.0 5.1 5.2 \"How Medical Laboratories Help Physicians Overcome the Failure of Many EHR Systems to Support Effective Lab Test Ordering and Lab Result Reporting\". Dark Daily. Dark Intelligence Group, Inc. 30 March 2015. https:\/\/www.darkdaily.com\/2015\/03\/30\/how-medical-laboratories-help-physicians-overcome-the-failure-of-many-ehr-systems-to-support-effective-lab-test-ordering-and-lab-result-reporting-330\/ . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Voltz, Donald M. (May 2015). \"Connecting the Disparate: Middleware\u2019s Role in Solving Healthcare\u2019s EHR Interoperability Problems\". Journal of AHIMA 86 (5): 28\u201333. https:\/\/library.ahima.org\/doc?oid=107645 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Voltz, Donald M.; Tran, Thanh (2 June 2015). \"Can a Middleware Prescription Cure Healthcare\u2019s EHR Interoperability Disorder?\". Electronic Health Reporter. millerrupp. https:\/\/electronichealthreporter.com\/can-a-middleware-prescription-cure-healthcares-ehr-interoperability-disorder\/ . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Wagner, Karen L. (March 2011). \"Middleware to \u2018littleware\u2019: vendors catering to smaller labs\" (PDF). CAP Today. College of American Pathologists. http:\/\/www.captodayonline.com\/Archives\/0311\/0310_CAPTODAY_MiddlewareSystemsGuide.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Sinard, John H. (2012). \"Pathology and the LIS in the Era of the EHR\" (PDF). College of American Pathologists. Archived from the original on 29 August 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150829164712\/http:\/\/www.pathologyinformatics.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Sinard_CAP%20DIHIT%20Committee_API_SS_2012.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Fitt, I. (26 May 2022). \"Why BoB LIS vendors might yet survive EHR\u2019s invasion\". Signify Research. https:\/\/www.signifyresearch.net\/healthcare-it\/why-bob-lis-vendors-might-yet-survive-ehrs-invasion\/ . 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LIS integration with software and instruments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Given that a clinical laboratory's workflow often includes analytical instruments and other software, it makes sense that those tools should be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LIS_feature#Instrument_interfacing_and_management\" title=\"LIS feature\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"7f2d7a1f94d82fdd1d60f467fb261e9e\">interface<\/a> with a data management system like an LIS. Today's interfaces are generally built on standardized communication tools, including messaging formats like Health Level 7's (HL7's) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Health_Level_7#Fast_Healthcare_Interoperability_Resources_.28FHIR.29\" title=\"Health Level 7\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"ce348e672e47598e4b42cbd03c292ec4\">FHIR<\/a>.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Sinard06_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Sinard06-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Arguably, this interoperability may not be a requirement for POLs performing waived testing; CLIA-waived tests don't often require advanced equipment, and the POL may not even need an LIS to manage patient test data. But for those POLs that employ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_automation\" title=\"Laboratory automation\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0061880849aeaca05f8aa27ae171f331\">laboratory automation<\/a>, the ability of clinical analyzers to send their data to a central laboratory information system is important to maintaining a streamlined, efficient workflow.\n<\/p><p>The HL7 messaging standards are particularly important to laboratory data management because they define how information is packaged and communicated from one party to another. Such standards set the language, structure, and data types required for seamless integration of various systems and instruments.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KimCreating05_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KimCreating05-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Over the years, Health Level 7 has described the types of information communicated between such systems in the clinical environment as including \"process control and status information for each device or analyzer, [as well as] each specimen, specimen container, and container carrier; information and detailed data related to patients, orders, and results; and information related to specimen flow algorithms and automated decision making.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HL711_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HL711-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"3.2.1_EHR-LIS_integration_and_interfacing\">3.2.1 EHR-LIS integration and interfacing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Integration of clinical and physician systems usually requires an interface\u2014often referred to as a result interface\u2014which isn't typically turnkey, begetting the need for a comprehensive development plan and implementation process.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Kasoff12_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Kasoff12-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> If designed well, the interface allows test orders and results to be transferred back and forth between the two systems, and it permits batch billing and admission\/discharge\/transfer (ADT) reporting to occur.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Sinard06_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Sinard06-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Up until recently, the reality, however, for particularly large laboratories accepting test orders from multiple physician offices has been that tens of different interfaces may need to be developed, one for each different EHR. The end result: an unnecessarily complex process of transferring data between systems.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DDHow15_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DDHow15-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> One possible approach to this problem was suggested in 2015 by Dr. Donald M. Voltz: integrate systems through middleware, software similar to a result interface that connects one or more other software applications. From his point of view, a proper middleware solution could connect dozens of EHRs, creating interoperability.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-VoltzConnecting15_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-VoltzConnecting15-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-VoltzTran2015_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-VoltzTran2015-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> Though Voltz promoted middleware as a solution to EHR-to-EHR integration, its applicability to integrating an LIS to an EHR is still highly relevant. \n<\/p><p>In fact, the College of American Pathologists' <i>CAP Today<\/i> publication reported on the trend of middleware development for POLs in 2011, for not only software-to-software integration but also software-to-instrument integration. \"For the right POL, middleware can provide a user-friendly, flexible, cost-effective method for interfacing their IVD [in vitro diagnostics] instruments directly to the EHR without the need for an LIS,\" said Dawning Technologies' Jay Sax.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WagnerMiddle11_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WagnerMiddle11-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> Today, thanks to wider adoption of HL7, FHIR, POCT1-A, and other standards, more powerful middleware solutions capable of interfacing instruments, EHRs, and even LISs are available to the POL. See Table 1 for a representative sampling of such middleware.\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\" colspan=\"5\"><b>Table 1.<\/b> Examples of middleware able to interface with third-party EHR, LIS, and instruments<br \/>(* denotes middleware can interface with company's own LIS but not clear if can interface with third-party LIS)\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Company\n<\/th>\n<th>Product\n<\/th>\n<th>Can interface to third-party EMR\/EHR\n<\/th>\n<th>Can interface to third-party LIS\n<\/th>\n<th>Can interface to third-party instruments\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Abbott Laboratories\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rals.com\/us\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">RALS<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Apex HealthWare, LLC\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apexhealthware.com\/ApexConnector.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Apex Connector<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Cerner Corporation\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cerner.com\/solutions\/device-connectivity\" target=\"_blank\">CareAware<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Clin1, LLC\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/clin1mobile.net\/unique-middleware-options\" target=\"_blank\">CLIN1 LMS<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Data Innovations, LLC\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.datainnovations.com\/instrument-manager-0\" target=\"_blank\">Instrument Manager<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Intellitec Healthcare IT Solutions GmbH\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intellitec.de\/solutions\/aurelio-lab\" target=\"_blank\">aurelio\/lab<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Medicus\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/medicuslis.com\/pages\/our-solutions\" target=\"_blank\">Medicus LINC<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">NextGen Healthcare\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgen.com\/products-and-services\/integration-engine\" target=\"_blank\">Mirth Connect<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Orchard Software Corporation\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orchardsoft.com\/solutions\/orchard-point-of-care\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orchard Point-of-Care<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Psyche Systems Corporation\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/psychesystems.com\/enterprise-laboratory-information-software\/extension-modules\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u0112.xtension<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown*\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Relaymed PLC\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/relaymed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Relaymed<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Unknown\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;\">Y\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>Some software developers have also attempted to simply add LIS functionality to an EHR (EHR-LIS). But this approach has its drawbacks. In 2012, the College of American Pathologists' (CAP's) Diagnostic Intelligence and Health Information Technology (DIHIT) Committee identified several issues with this approach, including<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SinardLISEHR_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SinardLISEHR-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>a limited feature set, with little incentive to increase functionality;<\/li>\n<li>a failure to eliminate the need for interfaces with other systems;<\/li>\n<li>an encounter-specific approach rather than a specimen-centric one; and<\/li>\n<li>an inability to handle outreach volume and operations.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>In fact, a 2022 market report by Signify Research shows that the EHR-LIS has made significant inroads at the expense of the \"best of breed\" LIS, primarily due to the \"comparatively lower price point\" and simplification of the IT supply chain. However, Signify also notes that such EHR-LIS hybrids generally come with the some downside, such as \"a loss in specialization for workflows and lab types.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FittWhy22_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FittWhy22-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Another longstanding complaint about EHRs and the way they interface with an LIS: many don't handle test-related activities well. \"[O]nly a handful of EHR products are good at supporting optimal workflow for lab test orders and lab test reporting,\" according to a 2015 report from Dark Daily.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DDHow15_5-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DDHow15-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> That same report also mentions how when test results are finally transferred back from an LIS to an EHR, the associated report will often end up \"in a secondary location within the EHR, in effect separately from the patient-centric screens the physician uses to view all data needed for diagnosis and treatment of a patient,\" which as a result \"may require the staff to print out the lab test results, which defeats the purpose of an electronic interface.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DDHow15_5-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DDHow15-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>As such, any POL performing sufficient volumes of testing to benefit from using an LIS may also want to consider the costs and drawbacks, if any, of interfacing to their EHR system. In a case where the POL is in a position to consider both an LIS and an EHR at the same time, examine the features and potential integration of those products, and be sure to consider any future potential of integrating your systems with other external data management systems, including another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Reference_laboratory#Referral_and_diagnostic\" title=\"Reference laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"01bb83c904a4c3b7fdb1d31b2dc4fd78\">reference laboratory<\/a>. If considering an EHR that includes some LIS functionality, be sure to clearly identify the functional requirements and thoroughly demo the system to ensure test and reporting workflows make sense. \n<\/p><p>Finally, in cases where POL test volumes are low\u2014coming from only one or a few instruments\u2014and an LIS is not required, POL operators may want to simply consider a middleware option that smoothly facilitates the flow of instrument data to the EHR.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-Sinard06-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-Sinard06_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-Sinard06_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Sinard, J.H. (2006). <i>Practical pathology informatics: Demystifying informatics for the practicing anatomic pathologist<\/i>. 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Data management \nData management in the physician office laboratory (POL) involves understanding workflows, choosing data management systems, and applying best practices. This chapter talks about the common POL workflow and how data associated with it is better managed with informatics tools. However, this chapter also recognizes that not all POLs can justify a best-of-class laboratory information system (LIS) in their operations, noting that hybrid electronic health record (EHR) systems that include some LIS functionality may make more sense. The concept of middleware is also addressed as another possible means of integrating instrument system data into EHRs, skipping the LIS entirely.\n\r\n\n\n3.1 Workflow and functional requirements \nWhen considering the data management requirements for any business\u2014from a car dealership to a clinical laboratory\u2014the workflow of the business should be one of the primary starting points. This holds equally true for the physician office laboratory (POL). As such, it's important to note where the POL is located in the broad scope of clinical workflow, which is directly in the analytic stage of the process, with a few pre-analytic and post-analytic tasks occurring directly before and after. As a reminder, here's the POL workflow diagram again from the first chapter of this guide:\n\n\n\nInside this workflow are various associated activities, largely dependent on the specimen and test type, as well as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate type the POL holds[1]:\n\nSpecimen collection: The physician, nurse, or office assistant will go through the necessary procedures to collect what is needed for an ordered test. Some specimens such as intravenous blood and urine will require added collection procedures beyond easy-to-collect specimen types such as capillary blood.\nSpecimen receiving: In most cases, the specimen doesn't require special transportation because collection is happening at the point of care. Additionally, the specimen may not require much handling, as in the case of collecting capillary blood from the finger bed for a determination of glucose levels via a hand-held meter. More complex specimens not tested at the patient's side will require extra receiving procedures, however, including adding labeling and barcoding, as well as entering the specimen in an information management system.\nSpecimen preparation: In a POL where intravenous blood and urine are collected, those specimen types may require extra preparation if not performed in receiving. Blood, for example, may need to be centrifuged and have the serum plasma pipetted out as an aliquot.\nSpecimen processing and analysis: In the case of simple-to-use CLIA-waved test devices, the processing and analysis\u2014often qualitative\u2014is performed by the device, producing results in some cases within a few minutes. In the less frequent case of moderate to complex testing in a POL, additional processing such as the addition of a reagent or placement in an analyzer may be required. This culminates in a manual analysis by a pathologist, cytotechnolgist, or other lab personnel, or an automatic analysis by an analyzer.\nPost-processing: This can range from simply disposing of a CLIA-waived test strip properly to reserving a portion of the specimen in storage for a set period of time in case an additional analysis is required.\nReporting: In many CLIA-waived devices, the reporting process amounts to simply documenting the result of a test in a patient chart. A few waived devices and most moderate to complex analyzers will generate a report of results either digitally or as a printout. Advanced lab testing requiring human analysis may necessitate the manual generation of a report for the ordering physician. In rare cases such as a positive result for HIV, additional reporting requirements to local and state authorities may also be required.[2] Of course, the final results are then related to the patient, and the physician reviews any necessary next steps.\nThese activities represent the core of what a basic clinical or physician office laboratory will do. However, a bevy of satellite tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the POL add additional nuances and requirements when considering how to better manage the lab's data and activities. Ordering inventory, scheduling lab appointments, and maintaining CLIA requirements are all examples of such satellite tasks. An analysis of those tasks may in return prompt questions about how their efficiency can be improved, if it all, through an information management system. Additionally, systems may vary in purpose and functionality, requiring comparisons of more than one type of system based on POL requirements. A POL with a CLIA certificate of waiver that performs a handful of capillary blood and urine tests may not be able to justify a full-fledged laboratory information system (LIS) to manage the data associated with those tests. Results may just need to be entered on a patient chart and\/or in an electronic health record (EHR). However, a POL certified to do moderate and complex testing and doing it in sufficient volume may need to turn to an in-house LIS. \nSo far we've said that looking at a business' workflow makes for a nice start to determining its data management needs. This process includes not only looking at core tasks such as sample processing and reporting but also ancillary tasks such as inventory management, payment processing, and performance tracking. What hasn't been said so far is that knowledgeable vendors of information management systems have covered a lot of that ground themselves already, determining common functional requirements of clinical labs and adding corresponding tools to their software; laboratory workflow drives LIS and other information system development.[3] As such, looking at the features of typical clinical data management tools often provides additional insight. However, another more practical approach involves an amalgam of these two methods: developing a comprehensive request for information (RFI) or request for proposal (RFP). \nOver the years, several industry-based organizations have created RFI- and RFP-style documents for LIS and laboratory functionality, including the Association for Pathology Informatics (API) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).[4][5] Those documents contain tens to hundreds of software requirements\u2014which may or may not be organized into a full-fledged specification\u2014based on the operational and administrative needs of a clinical laboratory. An example of requirements statements can be seen in Figure 1:\n\n\n\nFigure 1: Sample of laboratory informatics requirements from LIMSpec 2022 R1\nWhile helpful to develop a full list of requirements for your lab, often times such requirements documents turn into a mix of \"wishlist\" requirements from potential and active clients, as well as regulation-mandated requirements. The wishlist items aren't necessarily ignored by developers, but they do in fact have to be prioritized as \"nice to have\" or \"essential to system operation,\" or something in between.[6][7][8] \nIf the POL is fully set on acquiring an LIS, it could turn to a more modern approach to requirements specifications in the form of LIMSpec 2022. Built from more than 100 regulations, standards, guidance documents, and more, LIMSpec may be a useful component to your LIS acquisition research. A careful review of LIMSpec should provide a clearer picture of the potential requirements of a clinical laboratory. It must be stated, however, that as many POLs are smaller in scale, more than a few statements\u2014such as \"The system includes clinical trial management tools\"\u2014will be viewed as unnecessary to all but clinical research laboratories. In other words, just because a requirement statement is listed doesn't mean that functionality will be necessary to a POL.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Laughlin, Sandra; Feldman, Deb (22 October 2015). \"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\". Medical Laboratory Observer. MLO \u2013 NP Communications, LLC. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"HIV Disclosure Policies and Procedures\". HIV.gov. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 15 May 2017. https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/living-well-with-hiv\/your-legal-rights\/limits-on-confidentiality . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Sinard, J.H. (2006). Practical pathology informatics: Demystifying informatics for the practicing anatomic pathologist. Springer-Verlag. doi:10.1007\/0-387-28058-8. ISBN 9780387280585.   \n \n\n\u2191 \"LIS Functionality Assessment Toolkit\". Association for Pathology Informatics. 20 September 2013. https:\/\/www.pathologyinformatics.org\/lis-toolkit . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"RFP Sample Documents\". Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. March 2012. Archived from the original on 02 June 2016. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160602193653\/http:\/\/www.himss.org\/resourcelibrary\/TopicList.aspx?MetaDataID=565 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Aasem, M.; Ramzan, M.; Jaffar, A. (2010). \"Analysis and optimization of software requirements prioritization techniques\". Proceedings from the 2010 International Conference on Information and Emerging Technologies: 1\u20136. doi:10.1109\/ICIET.2010.5625687.   \n \n\n\u2191 Hirsch, J. (22 November 2013). \"10 Steps To Successful Requirements Gathering\". Phase2 Technology, LLC. https:\/\/www.phase2technology.com\/blog\/successful-requirements-gathering . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Burris, E. (2007). \"Requirements Specification\". CS451R, University of Missouri\u2013Kansas City. University of Missouri\u2013Kansas City. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190724173601\/http:\/\/sce2.umkc.edu\/BIT\/burrise\/pl\/requirements\/ . 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Data management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data management in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) involves understanding workflows, choosing data management systems, and applying best practices. This chapter talks about the common POL workflow and how data associated with it is better managed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Informatics\" class=\"mw-disambig wiki-link\" title=\"Informatics\" data-key=\"ea0ff624ac3a644c35d2b51d39047bdf\">informatics<\/a> tools. However, this chapter also recognizes that not all POLs can justify a best-of-class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_information_system\" title=\"Laboratory information system\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"37add65b4d1c678b382a7d4817a9cf64\">laboratory information system<\/a> (LIS) in their operations, noting that hybrid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Electronic_health_record\" title=\"Electronic health record\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"f2e31a73217185bb01389404c1fd5255\">electronic health record<\/a> (EHR) systems that include some LIS functionality may make more sense. The concept of middleware is also addressed as another possible means of integrating instrument system data into EHRs, skipping the LIS entirely.\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"3.1_Workflow_and_functional_requirements\">3.1 Workflow and functional requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When considering the data management requirements for any business\u2014from a car dealership to a clinical laboratory\u2014the workflow of the business should be one of the primary starting points. This holds equally true for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL). As such, it's important to note where the POL is located in the broad scope of clinical workflow, which is directly in the analytic stage of the process, with a few pre-analytic and post-analytic tasks occurring directly before and after. As a reminder, here's the POL workflow diagram again from the first chapter of this guide:\n<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:POLWorkflow.png\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"2e8f48b2ca3e3eb8cdcee2c3d559bf69\"><img alt=\"POLWorkflow.png\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.limswiki.org\/www.limswiki.org\/images\/3\/3d\/POLWorkflow.png\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 400px;height: auto;\" \/><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p>Inside this workflow are various associated activities, largely dependent on the specimen and test type, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> (CLIA) certificate type the POL holds<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ol><li><b>Specimen collection<\/b>: The physician, nurse, or office assistant will go through the necessary procedures to collect what is needed for an ordered test. Some specimens such as intravenous blood and urine will require added collection procedures beyond easy-to-collect specimen types such as capillary blood.<\/li>\n<li><b>Specimen receiving<\/b>: In most cases, the specimen doesn't require special transportation because collection is happening at the point of care. Additionally, the specimen may not require much handling, as in the case of collecting capillary blood from the finger bed for a determination of glucose levels via a hand-held meter. More complex specimens not tested at the patient's side will require extra receiving procedures, however, including adding labeling and barcoding, as well as entering the specimen in an information management system.<\/li>\n<li><b>Specimen preparation<\/b>: In a POL where intravenous blood and urine are collected, those specimen types may require extra preparation if not performed in receiving. Blood, for example, may need to be centrifuged and have the serum plasma pipetted out as an aliquot.<\/li>\n<li><b>Specimen processing and analysis<\/b>: In the case of simple-to-use CLIA-waved test devices, the processing and analysis\u2014often qualitative\u2014is performed by the device, producing results in some cases within a few minutes. In the less frequent case of moderate to complex testing in a POL, additional processing such as the addition of a reagent or placement in an analyzer may be required. This culminates in a manual analysis by a pathologist, cytotechnolgist, or other lab personnel, or an automatic analysis by an analyzer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Post-processing<\/b>: This can range from simply disposing of a CLIA-waived test strip properly to reserving a portion of the specimen in storage for a set period of time in case an additional analysis is required.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reporting<\/b>: In many CLIA-waived devices, the reporting process amounts to simply documenting the result of a test in a patient chart. A few waived devices and most moderate to complex analyzers will generate a report of results either digitally or as a printout. Advanced lab testing requiring human analysis may necessitate the manual generation of a report for the ordering physician. In rare cases such as a positive result for HIV, additional reporting requirements to local and state authorities may also be required.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LegalDisclosureAIDS_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LegalDisclosureAIDS-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Of course, the final results are then related to the patient, and the physician reviews any necessary next steps.<\/li><\/ol>\n<p>These activities represent the core of what a basic clinical or physician office laboratory will do. However, a bevy of satellite tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the POL add additional nuances and requirements when considering how to better manage the lab's data and activities. Ordering inventory, scheduling lab appointments, and maintaining CLIA requirements are all examples of such satellite tasks. An analysis of those tasks may in return prompt questions about how their efficiency can be improved, if it all, through an information management system. Additionally, systems may vary in purpose and functionality, requiring comparisons of more than one type of system based on POL requirements. A POL with a CLIA certificate of waiver that performs a handful of capillary blood and urine tests may not be able to justify a full-fledged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_information_system\" title=\"Laboratory information system\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"37add65b4d1c678b382a7d4817a9cf64\">laboratory information system<\/a> (LIS) to manage the data associated with those tests. Results may just need to be entered on a patient chart and\/or in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Electronic_health_record\" title=\"Electronic health record\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"f2e31a73217185bb01389404c1fd5255\">electronic health record<\/a> (EHR). However, a POL certified to do moderate and complex testing and doing it in sufficient volume may need to turn to an in-house LIS. \n<\/p><p>So far we've said that looking at a business' workflow makes for a nice start to determining its data management needs. This process includes not only looking at core tasks such as sample processing and reporting but also ancillary tasks such as inventory management, payment processing, and performance tracking. What hasn't been said so far is that knowledgeable vendors of information management systems have covered a lot of that ground themselves already, determining common functional requirements of clinical labs and adding corresponding tools to their software; laboratory workflow drives LIS and other information system development.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Sinard06_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Sinard06-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> As such, looking at the features of typical clinical data management tools often provides additional insight. However, another more practical approach involves an amalgam of these two methods: developing a comprehensive request for information (RFI) or request for proposal (RFP). \n<\/p><p>Over the years, several industry-based organizations have created RFI- and RFP-style documents for LIS and laboratory functionality, including the Association for Pathology Informatics (API) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-APILISFunc_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-APILISFunc-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HIMMSRFP_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HIMMSRFP-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Those documents contain tens to hundreds of software requirements\u2014which may or may not be organized into a full-fledged specification\u2014based on the operational and administrative needs of a clinical laboratory. An example of requirements statements can be seen in Figure 1:\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"floatleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:LIMSpec22_Example.png\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"4d787a2215c68102aee9fbeefeab2a0a\"><img alt=\"LIMSpec22 Example.png\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.limswiki.org\/www.limswiki.org\/images\/1\/15\/LIMSpec22_Example.png\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 400px;height: auto;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><b>Figure 1<\/b>: Sample of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_informatics\" title=\"Laboratory informatics\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"00edfa43edcde538a695f6d429280301\">laboratory informatics<\/a> requirements from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:LIMSpec_2022_R1\" title=\"LII:LIMSpec 2022 R1\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"7854b9f0d810c5b96239a88b894426d3\">LIMSpec 2022 R1<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While helpful to develop a full list of requirements for your lab, often times such requirements documents turn into a mix of \"wishlist\" requirements from potential and active clients, as well as regulation-mandated requirements. The wishlist items aren't necessarily ignored by developers, but they do in fact have to be prioritized as \"nice to have\" or \"essential to system operation,\" or something in between.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AasemAnalysis10_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AasemAnalysis10-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Hirsch10Steps13_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Hirsch10Steps13-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BurrissSoftware07_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BurrissSoftware07-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>If the POL is fully set on acquiring an LIS, it could turn to a more modern approach to requirements specifications in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:LIMSpec_2022_R1\" title=\"LII:LIMSpec 2022 R1\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"7854b9f0d810c5b96239a88b894426d3\">LIMSpec 2022<\/a>. Built from more than 100 regulations, standards, guidance documents, and more, LIMSpec may be a useful component to your LIS acquisition research. A careful review of LIMSpec should provide a clearer picture of the potential requirements of a clinical laboratory. It must be stated, however, that as many POLs are smaller in scale, more than a few statements\u2014such as \"The system includes clinical trial management tools\"\u2014will be viewed as unnecessary to all but clinical research laboratories. In other words, just because a requirement statement is listed doesn't mean that functionality will be necessary to a POL.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Laughlin, Sandra; Feldman, Deb (22 October 2015). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">\"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\"<\/a>. <i>Medical Laboratory Observer<\/i>. MLO \u2013 NP Communications, LLC<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=The+LIS%2C+the+healthcare+market%2C+and+the+POL&rft.atitle=Medical+Laboratory+Observer&rft.aulast=Laughlin%2C+Sandra%3B+Feldman%2C+Deb&rft.au=Laughlin%2C+Sandra%3B+Feldman%2C+Deb&rft.date=22+October+2015&rft.pub=MLO+%E2%80%93+NP+Communications%2C+LLC&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlo-online.com%2Finformation-technology%2Flis%2Farticle%2F13008470%2Fthe-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Workflow_and_functional_requirements\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-LegalDisclosureAIDS-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-LegalDisclosureAIDS_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/living-well-with-hiv\/your-legal-rights\/limits-on-confidentiality\" target=\"_blank\">\"HIV Disclosure Policies and Procedures\"<\/a>. <i>HIV.gov<\/i>. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 15 May 2017<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/living-well-with-hiv\/your-legal-rights\/limits-on-confidentiality\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/living-well-with-hiv\/your-legal-rights\/limits-on-confidentiality<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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We initially addressed the topic of molecular diagnostics throughout the the prior chapter, but let's discuss it a bit more.\nMolecular testing is largely nucleic acid-based testing, which the FDA describes as \"tests [that] analyze variations in the sequence, structure, or expression of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in order to diagnose disease or medical conditions, infection with an identifiable pathogen, or determine genetic carrier status.\"[1] The FDA maintains a list of approved nucleic acid-based human genetic, microbial, and companion diagnostic tests, most of which are classified as CLIA moderate or high complexity.[1][2] As such, with the exception of the Abbott ID NOW system and a handful of other test kits (e.g., Mesa Biotech's Accula RSV Test[3]), molecular diagnostic testing in the POL has largely been limited to the previously mentioned 11.9 percent that maintain a CLIA compliance or accreditation certificate.\nHowever, since at least the mid-2010s, many experts in the industry have expected CLIA-waived molecular testing to gradually become more prevalent. Alberto Gutierrez, FDA director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, emphasized this in early 2015 with the first CLIA-waived approval of the Alere i System (later acquired by Abbott and renamed \"ID NOW\"), saying \"We expect many other simple and accurate tests using nucleic acid-based technology to be developed in the near future.\"[4] This expectation would largely be met through test devices that have the greatest practical clinical use, according to Ihor Boszko, vice president of business development for molecular diagnostics company Xagenic Inc. In June 2015, Boszko suggested that \"widespread adoption of POC molecular diagnostics will be driven by tests that have the greatest clinical utility and that provide demonstrable efficiencies to the healthcare system that are unattainable through traditional central laboratory methods.\"[5]\nWhile enthusiasm for molecular testing grew in the late 2010s, so too did concerns of how public payers would cover and reimburse such tests. In an April 2015 piece for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry's (AACC's) Clinical Laboratory News, AACC managing editor Bill Malone and Quorum Consulting director of strategic product planning Genevieve Tang highlighted some of the concerns and considerations of reimbursement in the U.S. Tang argued one of the most important ways for manufacturers to have private payers cover their new molecular tests is to tie patient outcomes to clinical decision making. \"Securing payer coverage is increasingly going to require clinical utility studies that clearly demonstrate how use of the test improves patient outcomes,\"[6] Tang said, elaborating with the following:\n\nPayers look for three levels of evidence when they decide whether or not to cover a test, Tang explained. \u201cThe first is analytical validity, which refers to the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of the test results. The second is clinical validity, which is the correlation of the test results with the clinical outcomes of interest,\u201d Tang said. \u201cThird is clinical utility, which may seem an abstract concept, but essentially refers to how use of the test influences clinical decision-making and\/or improving patient outcomes. This third level of evidence is what payers are really looking for.\u201d[6]\nBy 2020, the Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) was reiterating the difficulties associated with molecular pathology economics, noting that \"[t]he rapid adoption and continuous technological evolution of molecular diagnostics have often strained the development and maintenance of a functional underlying framework of coding, coverage, and reimbursement policies.\"[7] As AMP and others note, the pace of technological advancement with molecular diagnostics has ran faster than \"the issuance of codes, guidelines and payer policies,\" as well as overall knowledge about coding for DNA- and RNA-based tests.[8] This adds extra complication to the POL seeking to add CLIA-waived (or even moderate complexity) molecular testing. However, momentum towards advancements of molecular diagnostics tools and information systems\u2014particularly as an outgrowth of the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014is still strong[9], and perhaps more CLIA-waived and moderate complexity molecular tests[10] and more efficient reimbursement pathways[7] will continue to emerge for the POL.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 \"Nucleic Acid Based Tests\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 19 April 2022. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics\/nucleic-acid-based-tests . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Nucleic Acid Based Tests\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 19 April 2022. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics\/nucleic-acid-based-tests . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Mesa Biotech Accula (Accula RSV Test)\". CLIA Database. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 16 May 2022. https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfCLIA\/Detail.cfm?ID=39776 . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Seiffert, Don (12 January 2015). \"FDA waiver of Alere's flu test poses threat to market leader Cepheid\". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals. https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/boston\/blog\/bioflash\/2015\/01\/fda-waiver-of-aleres-flu-test-poses-threat-to.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Boszko, Ihor (June 2015). \"CLIA-waived molecular diagnostic tests are poised to transform clinical Microbiology\". Medical Laboratory Observer. NP Communications, LLC. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/home\/article\/13008264\/cliawaived-molecular-diagnostic-tests-are-poised-to-transform-clinical-microbiology . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 6.0 6.1 Malone, Bill (1 April 2015). \"The Reimbursement Outlook for Molecular Diagnostics\". Clinical Laboratory News. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/cln\/articles\/2015\/april\/the-reimbursement-outlook-for-molecular-diagnostics . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 7.0 7.1 Sireci, Anthony N.; Patel, Jay L.; Joseph, Loren; Hiemenz, Matthew C.; Rosca, Oana C.; Caughron, Samuel K.; Thibault-Sennett, Sarah A.; Burke, Tara L. et al. (1 August 2020). \"Molecular Pathology Economics 101: An Overview of Molecular Diagnostics Coding, Coverage, and Reimbursement\" (in en). The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics 22 (8): 975\u2013993. doi:10.1016\/j.jmoldx.2020.05.008. PMC PMC7267794. PMID 32504675. https:\/\/linkinghub.elsevier.com\/retrieve\/pii\/S1525157820303536 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Molecular Testing \u2013 Why Is Reimbursement Lacking?\". Medlearn Media. 31 July 2020. https:\/\/www.medlearnmedia.com\/insights\/laboratory-insights\/molecular-testing-why-is-reimbursement-lacking\/ . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Pritzker, Kenneth (3 June 2021). \"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Molecular Diagnostics\" (in en). Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics 21 (6): 519\u2013521. doi:10.1080\/14737159.2021.1923481. ISSN 1473-7159. https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/14737159.2021.1923481 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Thill, M. (October 2020). \"Selling Moderate Complexity\". Repertoire. https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\r\n\n\n-----Go to the next chapter of this guide-----\nCitation information for this chapter \nChapter: 2. Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL\nTitle: The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\nEdition: Second edition\nAuthor for citation: Shawn E. 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We initially addressed the topic of molecular diagnostics throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_Clinical_Environment\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"LII:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The Clinical Environment\" data-key=\"81cd1dba895afff75c321615dbc788bb\">the prior chapter<\/a>, but let's discuss it a bit more.\n<\/p><p>Molecular testing is largely nucleic acid-based testing, which the FDA describes as \"tests [that] analyze variations in the sequence, structure, or expression of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in order to diagnose disease or medical conditions, infection with an identifiable pathogen, or determine genetic carrier status.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDANucAcidTests_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDANucAcidTests-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> The FDA maintains a list of approved nucleic acid-based human genetic, microbial, and companion diagnostic tests, most of which are classified as CLIA moderate or high complexity.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDANucAcidTests_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDANucAcidTests-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDANucAcidCompTests_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDANucAcidCompTests-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> As such, with the exception of the Abbott ID NOW system and a handful of other test kits (e.g., Mesa Biotech's Accula RSV Test<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDACLIAAccul_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDACLIAAccul-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>), molecular diagnostic testing in the POL has largely been limited to the previously mentioned 11.9 percent that maintain a CLIA compliance or accreditation certificate.\n<\/p><p>However, since at least the mid-2010s, many experts in the industry have expected CLIA-waived molecular testing to gradually become more prevalent. Alberto Gutierrez, FDA director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, emphasized this in early 2015 with the first CLIA-waived approval of the Alere i System (later acquired by Abbott and renamed \"ID NOW\"), saying \"We expect many other simple and accurate tests using nucleic acid-based technology to be developed in the near future.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeiffertAlere_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeiffertAlere-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> This expectation would largely be met through test devices that have the greatest practical clinical use, according to Ihor Boszko, vice president of business development for molecular diagnostics company Xagenic Inc. In June 2015, Boszko suggested that \"widespread adoption of POC molecular diagnostics will be driven by tests that have the greatest clinical utility and that provide demonstrable efficiencies to the healthcare system that are unattainable through traditional central laboratory methods.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BoszkoCLIA15_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BoszkoCLIA15-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>While enthusiasm for molecular testing grew in the late 2010s, so too did concerns of how public payers would cover and reimburse such tests. In an April 2015 piece for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry's (AACC's) <i>Clinical Laboratory News<\/i>, AACC managing editor Bill Malone and Quorum Consulting director of strategic product planning Genevieve Tang highlighted some of the concerns and considerations of reimbursement in the U.S. Tang argued one of the most important ways for manufacturers to have private payers cover their new molecular tests is to tie patient outcomes to clinical decision making. \"Securing payer coverage is increasingly going to require clinical utility studies that clearly demonstrate how use of the test improves patient outcomes,\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MaloneThe15_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MaloneThe15-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> Tang said, elaborating with the following:\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Payers look for three levels of evidence when they decide whether or not to cover a test, Tang explained. \u201cThe first is analytical validity, which refers to the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of the test results. The second is clinical validity, which is the correlation of the test results with the clinical outcomes of interest,\u201d Tang said. \u201cThird is clinical utility, which may seem an abstract concept, but essentially refers to how use of the test influences clinical decision-making and\/or improving patient outcomes. This third level of evidence is what payers are really looking for.\u201d<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MaloneThe15_6-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MaloneThe15-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>By 2020, the Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) was reiterating the difficulties associated with molecular pathology economics, noting that \"[t]he rapid adoption and continuous technological evolution of molecular diagnostics have often strained the development and maintenance of a functional underlying framework of coding, coverage, and reimbursement policies.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SireciMolec20_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SireciMolec20-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> As AMP and others note, the pace of technological advancement with molecular diagnostics has ran faster than \"the issuance of codes, guidelines and payer policies,\" as well as overall knowledge about coding for DNA- and RNA-based tests.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MMMolecular20_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MMMolecular20-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> This adds extra complication to the POL seeking to add CLIA-waived (or even moderate complexity) molecular testing. However, momentum towards advancements of molecular diagnostics tools and information systems\u2014particularly as an outgrowth of the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014is still strong<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-9\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup>, and perhaps more CLIA-waived and moderate complexity molecular tests<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ThillSelling20_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ThillSelling20-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> and more efficient reimbursement pathways<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SireciMolec20_7-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SireciMolec20-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> will continue to emerge for the POL.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-FDANucAcidTests-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-FDANucAcidTests_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-FDANucAcidTests_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics\/nucleic-acid-based-tests\" target=\"_blank\">\"Nucleic Acid Based Tests\"<\/a>. 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Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL\n<\/p><p><b>Title<\/b>: <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation<\/i>\n<\/p><p><b>Edition<\/b>: Second edition\n<\/p><p><b>Author for citation<\/b>: Shawn E. 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In the CLIA-waived POL, this testing is essentially limited to drugs of abuse and the heavy metal lead (a CLIA-waived system for lithium testing called InstaRead[1] seems to no longer be manufactured). Drug screenings in particular became more common in the first two decades of the twenty-first century, mandated not only by employers but also in some cases by the federal government. While this sort of testing holds importance inside and outside the POL, it also has been abused historically.[2][3] For example, the number of POL-based drug screenings paid for by Medicare skyrocketed between 2000 and 2009 as physician offices realized they could make good money on easy testing. As such, CMS amended their rules in 2010 to prevent this type of unintended billing behavior, decreasing the financial viability of such tests for the POL.[2]\nTangentially related is the practice of pain management, the study of how best to improve the quality of life of those living with pain. Chronic opioid therapy is one such related treatment method, though it too hasn't come without risk of abuse. Physician-owned pain management clinics or private practices offering pain management services are increasingly regulated[4], though those regulations neither explicitly state that urine drug tests or some other form of adherence monitoring are required, nor do they currently prohibit opioid and other drug-based therapies on patients abusing controlled substances.[5] Despite this, \"compliance monitoring has been shown to be crucial in delivering proper opioid therapy and preserving this therapy for the future,\"[6] and urine drug testing is one of the major tools used in this monitoring.[7]\n\n2.5.1 Testing \nAs drugs are metabolized, they produce metabolites which show up in urine and saliva. As such, both urine- and saliva-based tests have been manufactured to make qualitative and quantitative determinations of a metabolite's presence relatively easy and accurate. Ethanol is a common legal drug in the U.S. and constitutes one of the drugs tested for in CLIA-waived tests. Note, however, that ethanol testing is not typically part of a qualitative immunoassay-based urine test; the associated metabolites ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS) may appear in urine for reasons other than direct alcohol consumption, including the ingestion of partially fermented juices and absorption through the skin of alcohol-based lotions.[8][9][10] Since ethanol equilibrates rapidly between saliva and blood[11][12], and a saliva test is rapid and easy to administer, most CLIA-waived tests for ethanol\u2014usually quantitative\u2014will be saliva-based.[13] Qualitative testing for amphetamines, cannabinoids, morphine, and many other constituents of drugs classified as drugs of abuse is typically done with relatively simple CLIA-waived urine test cups and cards.[13] However, proper care in specimen labeling, storage, technique (including timing recommendations), and interpretation are still vital to ensure the most accurate results.[14]\nIn the particular case of pain management, a simple qualitative immunoassay-based urine drug screen isn't always appropriate or accurate. Differences in metabolites and problems with accuracy come with those simplified tests.[6][15] More accurate measurements may be necessary in the pain management laboratory, necessitating chromatographic tools and techniques that fall under CLIA moderate to advanced status. Given the previously mentioned fact that only 11.9 percent of all registered non-exempt POLs would be CLIA certified for such testing[16], this sort of advanced testing would be limited to pain management POLs willing to go through the financial and regulatory hoops involved.[15]\nFor testing levels of lead in blood, the LeadCare II lead testing system remains the only CLIA-waived option.[17]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"ReliaLab\". ReliaLab, Inc. Archived from the original on 05 December 2006. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20061205044853\/https:\/\/www.relialab.com\/ . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 2.0 2.1 Collen, Mark (2012). \"Pro\ufb01t-Driven Drug Testing\". 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Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Primary_laboratory_testing_domains_in_the_POL\/Toxicology_and_pain_management\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Primary_laboratory_testing_domains_in_the_POL\/Toxicology_and_pain_management<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:45.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 39 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","8e448570d8183ef412a70d6f3556fa5f_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Primary_laboratory_testing_domains_in_the_POL_Toxicology_and_pain_management rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Primary_laboratory_testing_domains_in_the_POL_Toxicology_and_pain_management skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL\/Toxicology and pain management<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.5_Toxicology_and_pain_management\">2.5 Toxicology and pain management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Toxicology is the study of the effects of chemicals, elements, and other molecules on living organisms. In the CLIA-waived POL, this testing is essentially limited to drugs of abuse and the heavy metal lead (a CLIA-waived system for lithium testing called InstaRead<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RLHomeArch_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RLHomeArch-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> seems to no longer be manufactured). Drug screenings in particular became more common in the first two decades of the twenty-first century, mandated not only by employers but also in some cases by the federal government. While this sort of testing holds importance inside and outside the POL, it also has been abused historically.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CollenDrug_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CollenDrug-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WSJWeaverMatthews_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WSJWeaverMatthews-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> For example, the number of POL-based drug screenings paid for by Medicare skyrocketed between 2000 and 2009 as physician offices realized they could make good money on easy testing. As such, CMS amended their rules in 2010 to prevent this type of unintended billing behavior, decreasing the financial viability of such tests for the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CollenDrug_2-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CollenDrug-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Tangentially related is the practice of pain management, the study of how best to improve the quality of life of those living with pain. Chronic opioid therapy is one such related treatment method, though it too hasn't come without risk of abuse. Physician-owned pain management clinics or private practices offering pain management services are increasingly regulated<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCMenu12_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCMenu12-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>, though those regulations neither explicitly state that urine drug tests or some other form of adherence monitoring are required, nor do they currently prohibit opioid and other drug-based therapies on patients abusing controlled substances.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JannettoInt14_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JannettoInt14-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Despite this, \"compliance monitoring has been shown to be crucial in delivering proper opioid therapy and preserving this therapy for the future,\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ChristoUrine11_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ChristoUrine11-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> and urine drug testing is one of the major tools used in this monitoring.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-7\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.5.1_Testing\">2.5.1 Testing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As drugs are metabolized, they produce metabolites which show up in urine and saliva. As such, both urine- and saliva-based tests have been manufactured to make qualitative and quantitative determinations of a metabolite's presence relatively easy and accurate. Ethanol is a common legal drug in the U.S. and constitutes one of the drugs tested for in CLIA-waived tests. Note, however, that ethanol testing is not typically part of a qualitative immunoassay-based urine test; the associated metabolites ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS) may appear in urine for reasons other than direct alcohol consumption, including the ingestion of partially fermented juices and absorption through the skin of alcohol-based lotions.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KFDrugPolicy_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KFDrugPolicy-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-QuestUrineDrug_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-QuestUrineDrug-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-VeriWhatUrine_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-VeriWhatUrine-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> Since ethanol equilibrates rapidly between saliva and blood<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DegutisThe04_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DegutisThe04-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KarchDrug06_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KarchDrug06-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup>, and a saliva test is rapid and easy to administer, most CLIA-waived tests for ethanol\u2014usually quantitative\u2014will be saliva-based.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCLIATests_13-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCLIATests-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup> Qualitative testing for amphetamines, cannabinoids, morphine, and many other constituents of drugs classified as drugs of abuse is typically done with relatively simple CLIA-waived urine test cups and cards.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCLIATests_13-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCLIATests-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup> However, proper care in specimen labeling, storage, technique (including timing recommendations), and interpretation are still vital to ensure the most accurate results.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_14-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>In the particular case of pain management, a simple qualitative immunoassay-based urine drug screen isn't always appropriate or accurate. Differences in metabolites and problems with accuracy come with those simplified tests.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ChristoUrine11_6-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ChristoUrine11-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JonesPain12_15-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JonesPain12-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup> More accurate measurements may be necessary in the pain management laboratory, necessitating chromatographic tools and techniques that fall under CLIA moderate to advanced status. Given the previously mentioned fact that only 11.9 percent of all registered non-exempt POLs would be CLIA certified for such testing<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS14Enroll_16-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS14Enroll-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup>, this sort of advanced testing would be limited to pain management POLs willing to go through the financial and regulatory hoops involved.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JonesPain12_15-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JonesPain12-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>For testing levels of lead in blood, the LeadCare II lead testing system remains the only CLIA-waived option.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LCIIAbout_17-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LCIIAbout-17\">[17]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-RLHomeArch-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-RLHomeArch_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20061205044853\/https:\/\/www.relialab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\"ReliaLab\"<\/a>. 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Kalorama ranked the rapid antigen detection test for group A streptococcus and the human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) urine pregnancy test fifth and eighth respectively in physician office use.[1] The popularity of these two immunological tests, among others, in the POL is likely due to their availability as inexpensive qualitative CLIA-waived tests. This is exemplified by CLIA-waived over-the-counter products like Proctor and Gamble's Clearblue PLUS Pregnancy Test, which can be bought for less than $10 U.S. and provide a qualitative result in three minutes.[2] And CLIA-waived Strep A test kits that provide a result in five minutes can by bought with multiple tests per box, working out in some cases to less than $2 U.S. per test.[3] In addition to these types of tests, a handful of other CLIA-waived immunological tests are available to POLs (detailed in the testing subsection).\n2.4.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures \nThe human body's immune system is largely responsible for defending against a wide variety of foreign entities, including microorganisms and allergens among others. When these enter or appear in the body, the immune system must determine what belongs and what doesn't belong. The foreign substance, often referred to as an antigen, is met with a wave of antibodies designed to attach to and destroy it. Additionally, the antibodies are tasked with \"remembering\" its encounter with the antigen so the antibody can be more agile the next time it is confronted with the foreign body. Usually this process works as intended, but in some cases the body's ability to identify properly goes wrong, and the immune system rebels against useful constituents of the body. As laboratory science has progressed, we've created new and novel ways to search for antigens, antibodies, and attacks against the \"self\" by applying various in vivo and in vitro tests to various body fluids.[4][5]\nThe most common body fluids used in immunological testing are blood, serum, urine, and oral fluids, though occasionally body tissues may need to be examined. As such, the collection procedures used for these fluids will be the same as in urinalysis, hematology, and clinical chemistry. In complex cases\u2014likely not conducted in a POL\u2014body tissues such as placenta[6], mucosa-associated lymphoid[7], and even bone marrow[8] may need to be collected for immunological analysis, requiring special surgical techniques.\n\n2.4.2 Specimen composition and testing \nSeveral testing methodologies are used in immunological testing; however, for CLIA-waived testing the most common methodology is lateral flow immunoassay. Practically speaking, this means a specimen is absorbed by the testing device, flowing laterally over the testing materials to reach the antigen or antibody contained within the testing materials. Color changes can be matched to a key to indicate a positive or negative qualitative change.[4] Lateral flow testing has many advantages as well as a few disadvantages. The technology is relatively cheap, easy-to-use, quick, versatile, easy to commercialize, and testing devices typically maintain a long shelf life. However, they also tend to only give qualitative results, manufactured lots can vary in quality (with reagents used), and test accuracy may suffer from cross-reactivity.[9] Most recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of antigen lateral flow immunoassay technology has been put to use (via emergency use authorization) in testing options like Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test.[10]\nEarlier we mentioned pregnancy and group A strep tests as examples of immunology-based tests that are often CLIA-waived. These and other examples\u2014by disease, condition, or analyte\u2014include[5][4][11]:\n\neye disorders: Either 1. testing for adenoviral conjunctivitis (Ad-CS, an affliction commonly known as pink eye) via examination of eye fluid or 2. or the inflammatory marker MMP-9 (associated with dry eye disease) found in tear fluid\nfertility: Detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine\ngastric disorders: Either 1. testing for the H. pylori bacterium (found in the stomach) via examination of whole blood (or in some cases serum or plasma) or 2. gastric occult blood in gastric aspirates or vomitus by directing antibodies against human hemoglobin that might be present\nhepatitis C: Testing for the presence of the hepatitis C virus antibody via fingerstick or whole blood\nHIV-1 and -2 infection: Testing for the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in blood\ninfluenza: Detection of the influenza type A and type B antigens via nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs\nintestinal disorders: Testing for fecal occult blood in the stool by directing antibodies against human hemoglobin that might be in the stool\nmenopause: Detection of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in urine\nmononucleosis: Testing for the presence of infectious mono heterophile antibodies in whole blood (or in some cases serum or plasma)\npregnancy: Detection of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine\nrespiratory syncytial virus: Testing for the presence of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) via nasal secretions\nstrep throat: Detection of the group A streptococcal antigen, typically from a throat swab\nsyphilis: Detection of Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies in fingerstick blood (or in some cases whole blood, serum, or plasma)\ntrichomoniasis: Testing for the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis antigens via vaginal swabs\nurinary disorders: Detection of the bladder tumor associated antigen (BTA) in urine\nCLIA-waived instruments that can perform multiple qualitative immunological tests are somewhat limited. Abbot's ID NOW is currently CLIA-waived for influenza A and B, group A strep, and RSV.[12][13] Becton, Dickson and Company offers their Veritor System, which is also CLIA-waived for influenza A and B, group A strep, and RSV.[14]\nYou can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the immunological analytes mentioned above) in the Additional Resources section of this guide.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Top 10 Tests In Physician Office Revealed\". Kalorama Information. 10 December 2014. Archived from the original on 05 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150605181846\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/about\/release.asp?id=3686 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Clearblue PLUS Pregnancy Test\". Clearblue. Proctor & Gamble. https:\/\/www.clearblue.com\/pregnancy-tests\/rapid-detection . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"ACCUSTRIP Strep A Value+ Test Strip (CLIA-Waived)\". Accutest. JANT Pharmacal Corporation. http:\/\/www.accutest.net\/products\/id413.php . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 4.0 4.1 4.2 Lieseke, Constance L.; Zeibig, Elizabeth A. (2012). Essentials Of Medical Laboratory Practice. F. A. Davis. pp. 539. ISBN 9780803630352. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=IX_2AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 5.0 5.1 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Othoro, Caroline; Moore, Julie M.; Wannemuehler, Kathleen; Nahlen, Bernard L.; Otieno, Juliana ; Slutsker, Laurence; Lal, Altaf A.; Shi, Ya Ping (2006). \"Evaluation of Various Methods of Maternal Placental Blood Collection for Immunology Studies\". Clinical and Vaccine Immunology 13 (5): 568\u2013574. doi:10.1128\/CVI.13.5.568-574.2006. PMC PMC1459646. PMID 16682478. http:\/\/www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov\/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=PMC1459646 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Shacklett, Barbara L.; Critchfield, J. William; Lemongello, Donna (2009). \"Isolating Mucosal Lymphocytes from Biopsy Tissue for Cellular Immunology Assays\". Methods in Molecular Biology 485: 347-56. doi:10.1007\/978-1-59745-170-3_23. PMID 19020836.   \n \n\n\u2191 Zhao, Ende; Xu, Huanbin; Wang, Lin; Kryczek, Ilona; Wu, Ke; Hu, Yu; Wang, Guobin; Zou, Weiping (2011). \"Bone marrow and the control of immunity\". Cellular & Molecular Immunology 9: 11-19. doi:10.1038\/cmi.2011.47. PMC PMC3251706. PMID 22020068. http:\/\/www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov\/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=PMC3251706 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Sajida, Muhammad; Kawdea, Abdel-Nasser; Daud, Muhammad (2014). \"Designs, formats and applications of lateral flow assay: A literature review\". Journal of Saudi Chemical Society. doi:10.1016\/j.jscs.2014.09.001.   \n \n\n\u2191 Abbott (31 March 2021). \"Abbott's BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Self Test Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Asymptomatic, Over-the-Counter, Non-Prescription, Multi-Test Use\". PR Newswire. https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/abbotts-binaxnow-rapid-antigen-self-test-receives-fda-emergency-use-authorization-for-asymptomatic-over-the-counter-non-prescription-multi-test-use-301260240.html . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - Currently Waived Analytes\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 9 May 2022. https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfClia\/analyteswaived.cfm . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Seiffert, Don (12 January 2015). \"FDA waiver of Alere's flu test poses threat to market leader Cepheid\". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals. https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/boston\/blog\/bioflash\/2015\/01\/fda-waiver-of-aleres-flu-test-poses-threat-to.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"ID NOW\". Abbott. https:\/\/www.globalpointofcare.abbott\/en\/product-details\/id-now.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"BD Veritor System\". Becton, Dickson and Company. https:\/\/bdveritor.bd.com\/en-us . 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Kalorama ranked the rapid antigen detection test for group A streptococcus and the human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) urine pregnancy test fifth and eighth respectively in physician office use.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloTop10_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloTop10-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> The popularity of these two immunological tests, among others, in the POL is likely due to their availability as inexpensive qualitative CLIA-waived tests. This is exemplified by CLIA-waived over-the-counter products like Proctor and Gamble's Clearblue PLUS Pregnancy Test, which can be bought for less than $10 U.S. and provide a qualitative result in three minutes.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CBPPG_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CBPPG-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> And CLIA-waived Strep A test kits that provide a result in five minutes can by bought with multiple tests per box, working out in some cases to less than $2 U.S. per test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AccuStrepA_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AccuStrepA-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> In addition to these types of tests, a handful of other CLIA-waived immunological tests are available to POLs (detailed in the testing subsection).\n<\/p><h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.4.1_Basic_concepts_and_collection_procedures\">2.4.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The human body's immune system is largely responsible for defending against a wide variety of foreign entities, including microorganisms and allergens among others. When these enter or appear in the body, the immune system must determine what belongs and what doesn't belong. The foreign substance, often referred to as an antigen, is met with a wave of antibodies designed to attach to and destroy it. Additionally, the antibodies are tasked with \"remembering\" its encounter with the antigen so the antibody can be more agile the next time it is confronted with the foreign body. Usually this process works as intended, but in some cases the body's ability to identify properly goes wrong, and the immune system rebels against useful constituents of the body. As laboratory science has progressed, we've created new and novel ways to search for antigens, antibodies, and attacks against the \"self\" by applying various <i>in vivo<\/i> and <i>in vitro<\/i> tests to various body fluids.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>The most common body fluids used in immunological testing are blood, serum, urine, and oral fluids, though occasionally body tissues may need to be examined. As such, the collection procedures used for these fluids will be the same as in urinalysis, hematology, and clinical chemistry. In complex cases\u2014likely not conducted in a POL\u2014body tissues such as placenta<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-OthoroEval06_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-OthoroEval06-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>, mucosa-associated lymphoid<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ShacklettIso09_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ShacklettIso09-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>, and even bone marrow<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ZhaoBone11_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ZhaoBone11-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> may need to be collected for immunological analysis, requiring special surgical techniques.\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.4.2_Specimen_composition_and_testing\">2.4.2 Specimen composition and testing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Several testing methodologies are used in immunological testing; however, for CLIA-waived testing the most common methodology is lateral flow immunoassay. Practically speaking, this means a specimen is absorbed by the testing device, flowing laterally over the testing materials to reach the antigen or antibody contained within the testing materials. Color changes can be matched to a key to indicate a positive or negative qualitative change.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_4-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Lateral flow testing has many advantages as well as a few disadvantages. The technology is relatively cheap, easy-to-use, quick, versatile, easy to commercialize, and testing devices typically maintain a long shelf life. However, they also tend to only give qualitative results, manufactured lots can vary in quality (with reagents used), and test accuracy may suffer from cross-reactivity.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SajidDesigns14_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SajidDesigns14-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> Most recently, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/COVID-19\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"COVID-19\" data-key=\"da9bd20c492b2a17074ad66c2fe25652\">COVID-19<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Pandemic\" title=\"Pandemic\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"bd9a48e6c6e41b6d603ee703836b01f1\">pandemic<\/a>, this type of antigen lateral flow immunoassay technology has been put to use (via emergency use authorization) in testing options like Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PRNewsAbbott21_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PRNewsAbbott21-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Earlier we mentioned pregnancy and group A strep tests as examples of immunology-based tests that are often CLIA-waived. These and other examples\u2014by disease, condition, or analyte\u2014include<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_5-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_4-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDACliaWaived_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDACliaWaived-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>eye disorders: Either 1. testing for adenoviral conjunctivitis (Ad-CS, an affliction commonly known as pink eye) via examination of eye fluid or 2. or the inflammatory marker MMP-9 (associated with dry eye disease) found in tear fluid<\/li>\n<li>fertility: Detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine<\/li>\n<li>gastric disorders: Either 1. testing for the <i>H. pylori<\/i> bacterium (found in the stomach) via examination of whole blood (or in some cases serum or plasma) or 2. gastric occult blood in gastric aspirates or vomitus by directing antibodies against human hemoglobin that might be present<\/li>\n<li>hepatitis C: Testing for the presence of the hepatitis C virus antibody via fingerstick or whole blood<\/li>\n<li>HIV-1 and -2 infection: Testing for the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in blood<\/li>\n<li>influenza: Detection of the influenza type A and type B antigens via nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs<\/li>\n<li>intestinal disorders: Testing for fecal occult blood in the stool by directing antibodies against human hemoglobin that might be in the stool<\/li>\n<li>menopause: Detection of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in urine<\/li>\n<li>mononucleosis: Testing for the presence of infectious mono heterophile antibodies in whole blood (or in some cases serum or plasma)<\/li>\n<li>pregnancy: Detection of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine<\/li>\n<li>respiratory syncytial virus: Testing for the presence of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) via nasal secretions<\/li>\n<li>strep throat: Detection of the group A streptococcal antigen, typically from a throat swab<\/li>\n<li>syphilis: Detection of <i>Treponema pallidum<\/i> (syphilis) antibodies in fingerstick blood (or in some cases whole blood, serum, or plasma)<\/li>\n<li>trichomoniasis: Testing for the presence of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis<\/i> antigens via vaginal swabs<\/li>\n<li>urinary disorders: Detection of the bladder tumor associated antigen (BTA) in urine<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>CLIA-waived instruments that can perform multiple qualitative immunological tests are somewhat limited. Abbot's ID NOW is currently CLIA-waived for influenza A and B, group A strep, and RSV.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeiffertAlere_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeiffertAlere-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AlereiAbout_13-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AlereiAbout-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup> Becton, Dickson and Company offers their Veritor System, which is also CLIA-waived for influenza A and B, group A strep, and RSV.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BDVeritorAbout_14-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BDVeritorAbout-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>You can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the immunological analytes mentioned above) in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Additional_Resources#List_of_CLIA-waived_POL_instrument_and_test_kit_vendors\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"LII:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Additional Resources\" data-key=\"7b007d81df62aa2d265b92f7a3ffdf2c\">Additional Resources section<\/a> of this guide.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-KaloTop10-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-KaloTop10_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150605181846\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/about\/release.asp?id=3686\" target=\"_blank\">\"Top 10 Tests In Physician Office Revealed\"<\/a>. 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Testing \n\n\n2 References \n\n\n\n2.3 Clinical chemistry \nIn July 2014, healthcare market research company Kalorama Information estimated that by volume, \"clinical chemistry panels and parameters represent the fourth-most commonly performed test in U.S. POLs.\"[1] These panels and parameters are used to make qualitative and quantitative assessments of the level of chemical elements dissolved in body fluids such as serum, plasma, and urine as well as cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids.[2][3] Clinical chemistry tests are useful for checking glucose, cholesterol, electrolytes, thyroid-stimulating hormone, or creatinine in blood plasma, serum, or urine. The presence of these analytes and others (listed in the section of fluid composition) in quantities outside a lab's standard reference ranges could indicate disease processes like diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism as well as kidney, liver, and heart dysfunction.\n2.3.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures \nAs most testing in clinical chemistry is done using blood and urine, the collection information presented in the urinalysis and hematology sections is also relevant to clinical chemistry testing. When collecting blood for testing, the type of blood collected will depend on the testing device and the type of test performed. Most modern blood glucose test devices are handheld and require only capillary blood which can be obtained using a lancet, a tiny scalpel-like device used to prick the skin of a fingertip or the heel of a foot. This blood is collected either after the patient has fasted or has eaten a full meal. The process is typically the same for some of the handheld lipid testing devices. However, more advanced metabolic, electrolyte, and lipid panels will usually require a larger sample, necessitating venous blood collected from the antecubital area of the arm. While whole blood may be used for a few clinical chemistry tests, plasma or, to a lesser extent, serum that has been separated by centrifugation is most frequently used for testing.[3] If a whole blood sample isn't sufficiently centrifuged, \"it may result in an incomplete gel barrier, and the content of serum and plasma separators may produce significant analytical interference.\"[4] Other preanalytical errors such as hemolysis (the damaging of red blood cells during or after collection), lipemia (an excess of lipoproteins often caused by not fasting appropriately), and incorrect tube use or collection timing can also cause a sample to become unsuitable for testing.[3]\n\n2.3.2 Fluid composition \nLike urinalysis and hematological testing, clinical chemistry looks at body fluids and determines qualitatively and\/or quantitatively their constituents. Clinical laboratories set reference ranges for the chemical elements found in those body fluids, and when a sample shows one or more test results outside of those reference ranges, the abnormality is often a sign of an ailment or problem in the body or with a diet. \nDiabetes mellitus (DM) is such a disorder, one in which glucose is not properly metabolized due to inadequate production or use of insulin. It can also occur when the body is unable to produce enough effective insulin for the movement of glucose into body tissues. The two tests recommended by the American Diabetes Association for identifying diabetes or prediabetes is the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). FPG samples are usually taken in the morning after a patient has been fasting for 10 to 14 hours, while the OGTT is performed after the FBG, requiring a patient be given either a large meal or a high glucose drink and then rested for two hours. In both cases, glucose levels are tested.[2][3]\nSuggested reference ranges for glucose levels include[3][5]:\n\nNormal: fasting plasma glucose of 70\u2013100 mg\/dL, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of less than 140 mg\/dL\nPrediabetes: fasting plasma glucose of 101\u2013125 mg\/dL, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of 141\u2013199 mg\/dL\nDiabetes: fasting plasma glucose of 126 mg\/dL or greater, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of 200 mg\/dL or greater\nOf course, glucose isn't the only chemical element examined in clinical chemistry. Other common chemical elements may be tested for with cholesterol and chemistry analyzers, and their suggested reference ranges include[3][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]:\n\nalbumin (Alb), a plasma constituent made by the liver: 3.4\u20135.4 g\/dL\nalkaline phosphatase (ALP), a phosphate removing enzyme: 42\u2013136 U\/L\nalanine aminotransferase (ALT), a biomarker for measuring liver health: ~4\u201336 U\/L\naspartate aminotransferase (AST), a biomarker for measuring liver health: ~8-33 U\/L\nbilirubin, total (TBili), a product of heme catabolism: 0.3\u20131 mg\/dL\nblood urea nitrogen (BUN), an indicator for renal health: 6\u201320 mg\/dL\nbrain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a polypeptide secreted by the ventricles of the heart: 0\u2013100 ng\/L (pg\/mL)\ncalcium (Ca), vital to many functions of human biology: 8.2\u201310.5 mg\/dL\ncarbon dioxide (CO2), an end product of cellular respiration: 22\u201330 mEq\/L\nchloride (Cl), which helps maintain proper body water distribution and extracellular osmotic pressure: 96\u2013106 mEq\/L\ncholesterol, total (Chol), an essential structural component of animal cells: less than 200 mg\/dL\ncreatinine (Creat), an endogenous byproduct of muscle creatine metabolism: 0.6\u20131.2 mg\/dL\ncreatine kinase (CK), a marker of damage to muscular and renal functions: 55\u2013170 U\/L\nhigh-density lipoprotein (HDL), which can remove and transport fat molecules around the body: greater than 40\u201350 mg\/dL\nlactate dehydrogenase (LDH), a common enzyme that acts as a marker of common injuries and disease: 105\u2013333 IU\/L\nlow-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can transport and deposit fat molecules around the body: less than 100 mg\/dL\nmyoglobin, a protein that acts as a marker of muscle damage: 25\u201372 ng\/mL\npotassium (K), vital to proper neuron function and osmotic equilibrium: 3.5\u20135.0 mEq\/L\nsodium (Na), vital to osmotic equilibrium in the body: 136\u2013145 mEq\/L\nthyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which prompts the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine: 0.5\u20135.0 \u00b5U\/mL\nthyroxine (T4), which helps regulate metabolism: 4.5\u201311.2 \u00b5g\/dL\ntriglyceride (Trig), which enables adipose fat and blood glucose to transfer to and from the liver: less than 150 mg\/dL\ntriiodothyronine (T3), which affects numerous physiological processes: 75\u2013220 ng\/dL\n2.3.3. Testing \nAs mentioned in the hematology section, with only 11.9 percent of registered non-exempt POLs having CLIA compliance or accreditation certificates, most POLs wanting to perform in-house clinical chemistry tests will be limited to a few CLIA-waived options. Glucose testing is the most common of such tests, relying on one of more than 100 easy-to-use handheld CLIA-waived monitors that can analyze a tiny amount of capillary blood for glucose or glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1c). Cholesterol and lipid testing is another common type of CLIA-waived testing that can be performed in the POL, testing basic cholesterol levels or running complete lipid profiles.[3] To a much lesser degree, CLIA-waived clinical chemistry tests like metabolic, electrolyte, and liver panels can be performed on a handful of analyzers like the Piccolo Xpress from Abaxis, the i-STAT from Abbott Point of Care, and the SPOTCHEM EZ from Arkray.[14][15][16] For POL labs with moderate- and high-complexity CLIA test certification, larger, more advanced clinical chemistry analyzers like the ACE Alera from Alfa Wassermann and the ABX Pentra 400 and Pentra C200 from HORIBA provide more complex test panels and greater batch testing of patient specimens.[17][18]\nIn 2015, Kalorama expected modest growth from an otherwise mature global clinical chemistry test market[19], predicting market growth in the U.S. POL market was expected to be minimal through 2020. The research company said that \"[p]rohibitive factors to the expansion of the U.S. POL clinical chemistry market include the lack of growth in the number of CLIA compliance (moderate- and high-complexity) POLs, centralization of core lab testing, and declining reimbursement for heavily automated tests.\"[1] Seven years later, all but declining reimbursement have likely affected clinical chemistry growth in the POL; the percentage of POLs running PPM certificates has dropped more than nine percent since 2011[20][21], and the consolidation of physician practices into large healthcare systems with core testing[22][23] certainly hasn't helped. But, as Kalorama points out in 2022, with the addition of more esoteric tests (e.g., natriuretic peptide tests[24] and neutrophil counts[25]) into the CLIA-waived point-of-care testing market over the past five to 10 years[24], the clinical chemistry options for existing POLs continue to expand.\nYou can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the elements mentioned above) in the Additional Resources section of this guide.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 \"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Clinical Chemistry\". Kalorama Information. July 2014. Archived from the original on 01 June 2016. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160601185017\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-07\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Clinical-Chemistry . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 2.0 2.1 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Lieseke, Constance L.; Zeibig, Elizabeth A. (2012). Essentials Of Medical Laboratory Practice. F. A. Davis. pp. 539. ISBN 9780803630352. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=IX_2AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Lippi, Giuseppe; Salvagno, Gian Luca; Montagnana, Martina; Guidi, Gian Cesare (2007). \"Preparation of a Quality Sample: Effect of Centrifugation Time on Stat Clinical Chemistry Testing\". LabMedicine 38 (3): 172\u2013176. doi:10.1309\/D8TJCARUW575CXYH.   \n \n\n\u2191 Riley, L.. \"Mean fasting blood glucose\". The Global Health Observatory. World Health Organization. https:\/\/www.who.int\/data\/gho\/indicator-metadata-registry\/imr-details\/2380 . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Albumin - blood (serum) test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 24 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003480.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 24 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003473.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 24 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003472.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"BUN - blood test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 1 May 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003474.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"HDL: The \"Good\" Cholesterol\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 27 February 2019. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/hdlthegoodcholesterol.html . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Lactate dehydrogenase test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 6 February 2020. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003471.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Myoglobin blood test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 24 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003663.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"TSH test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 26 January 2020. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003684.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Panels\". Abaxis, Inc. https:\/\/www.abaxis.com\/medical\/piccolo\/panels . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"i-STAT 1\". Abbott. https:\/\/www.globalpointofcare.abbott\/en\/product-details\/apoc\/i-stat-system-us.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"SPOTCHEM EZ\". Arkray USA. https:\/\/www.arkrayusa.com\/clinical-diagnostics\/products\/spotchem-ez . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"ACE Alera Clinical Chemistry System\". Alfa Wassermann, Inc. https:\/\/www.alfawassermannus.com\/acealera.asp . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Clinical Chemistry\". HORIBA, Ltd. https:\/\/www.horiba.com\/usa\/medical\/products\/clinical-chemistry\/ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Kalorama: New Tests, Demographics Provide Revenue Growth in Clinical Chemistry\". PR Newswire. PR Newswire Association LLC. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151025113201\/http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/kalorama-new-tests-demographics-provide-revenue-growth-in-clinical-chemistry-300063531.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (March 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (June 2011). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). Archived from the original on 10 April 2012. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120410205216\/http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Thill, M. (October 2020). \"Selling Moderate Complexity\". Repertoire. https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Slomlany, M. (25 October 2021). \"The Diagnostic Laboratory Space: An Ecosystem in Transformation\" (PDF). Marwood Group Advisory, LLC. https:\/\/www.marwoodgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/The-Diagnostic-Laboratory-Space-An-Ecosystem-in-Transformation.pdf . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 24.0 24.1 \"The Worldwide Market for Point-of-Care (POC) Diagnostic Tests, 9th Edition\". Kalorama Information. 28 April 2022. https:\/\/kaloramainformation.com\/product\/the-worldwide-market-for-point-of-care-poc-diagnostic-tests-9th-edition\/ . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Tandon, T. (21 April 2022). \"Announcing the landmark FDA Clearance of the Athelas Home\". Athelas, Inc. https:\/\/www.athelas.com\/insights\/athelas-home-announcement . 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The presence of these analytes and others (listed in the section of fluid composition) in quantities outside a lab's standard reference ranges could indicate disease processes like diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism as well as kidney, liver, and heart dysfunction.\n<\/p><h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.3.1_Basic_concepts_and_collection_procedures\">2.3.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As most testing in clinical chemistry is done using blood and urine, the collection information presented in the urinalysis and hematology sections is also relevant to clinical chemistry testing. When collecting blood for testing, the type of blood collected will depend on the testing device and the type of test performed. Most modern blood glucose test devices are handheld and require only capillary blood which can be obtained using a lancet, a tiny scalpel-like device used to prick the skin of a fingertip or the heel of a foot. This blood is collected either after the patient has fasted or has eaten a full meal. The process is typically the same for some of the handheld lipid testing devices. However, more advanced metabolic, electrolyte, and lipid panels will usually require a larger sample, necessitating venous blood collected from the antecubital area of the arm. While whole blood may be used for a few clinical chemistry tests, plasma or, to a lesser extent, serum that has been separated by centrifugation is most frequently used for testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> If a whole blood sample isn't sufficiently centrifuged, \"it may result in an incomplete gel barrier, and the content of serum and plasma separators may produce significant analytical interference.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LippiPrep_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LippiPrep-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Other preanalytical errors such as hemolysis (the damaging of red blood cells during or after collection), lipemia (an excess of lipoproteins often caused by not fasting appropriately), and incorrect tube use or collection timing can also cause a sample to become unsuitable for testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.3.2_Fluid_composition\">2.3.2 Fluid composition<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Like urinalysis and hematological testing, clinical chemistry looks at body fluids and determines qualitatively and\/or quantitatively their constituents. Clinical laboratories set reference ranges for the chemical elements found in those body fluids, and when a sample shows one or more test results outside of those reference ranges, the abnormality is often a sign of an ailment or problem in the body or with a diet. \n<\/p><p>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is such a disorder, one in which glucose is not properly metabolized due to inadequate production or use of insulin. It can also occur when the body is unable to produce enough effective insulin for the movement of glucose into body tissues. The two tests recommended by the American Diabetes Association for identifying diabetes or prediabetes is the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). FPG samples are usually taken in the morning after a patient has been fasting for 10 to 14 hours, while the OGTT is performed after the FBG, requiring a patient be given either a large meal or a high glucose drink and then rested for two hours. In both cases, glucose levels are tested.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Suggested reference ranges for glucose levels include<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-4\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WHOMeanFast_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WHOMeanFast-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>Normal: fasting plasma glucose of 70\u2013100 mg\/dL, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of less than 140 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>Prediabetes: fasting plasma glucose of 101\u2013125 mg\/dL, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of 141\u2013199 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes: fasting plasma glucose of 126 mg\/dL or greater, with a two-hour postprandial glucose of 200 mg\/dL or greater<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Of course, glucose isn't the only chemical element examined in clinical chemistry. Other common chemical elements may be tested for with cholesterol and chemistry analyzers, and their suggested reference ranges include<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-5\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHSAlbuTest_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHSAlbuTest-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHALTTest_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHALTTest-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHASTTest_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHASTTest-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHBUNTest_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHBUNTest-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHHDLTest_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHHDLTest-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHLDHTest_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHLDHTest-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHMyogTest_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHMyogTest-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHTSHTest_13-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHTSHTest-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>albumin (Alb), a plasma constituent made by the liver: 3.4\u20135.4 g\/dL<\/li>\n<li>alkaline phosphatase (ALP), a phosphate removing enzyme: 42\u2013136 U\/L<\/li>\n<li>alanine aminotransferase (ALT), a biomarker for measuring liver health: ~4\u201336 U\/L<\/li>\n<li>aspartate aminotransferase (AST), a biomarker for measuring liver health: ~8-33 U\/L<\/li>\n<li>bilirubin, total (TBili), a product of heme catabolism: 0.3\u20131 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>blood urea nitrogen (BUN), an indicator for renal health: 6\u201320 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a polypeptide secreted by the ventricles of the heart: 0\u2013100 ng\/L (pg\/mL)<\/li>\n<li>calcium (Ca), vital to many functions of human biology: 8.2\u201310.5 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2<\/sub>), an end product of cellular respiration: 22\u201330 mEq\/L<\/li>\n<li>chloride (Cl), which helps maintain proper body water distribution and extracellular osmotic pressure: 96\u2013106 mEq\/L<\/li>\n<li>cholesterol, total (Chol), an essential structural component of animal cells: less than 200 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>creatinine (Creat), an endogenous byproduct of muscle creatine metabolism: 0.6\u20131.2 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>creatine kinase (CK), a marker of damage to muscular and renal functions: 55\u2013170 U\/L<\/li>\n<li>high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which can remove and transport fat molecules around the body: greater than 40\u201350 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), a common enzyme that acts as a marker of common injuries and disease: 105\u2013333 IU\/L<\/li>\n<li>low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can transport and deposit fat molecules around the body: less than 100 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>myoglobin, a protein that acts as a marker of muscle damage: 25\u201372 ng\/mL<\/li>\n<li>potassium (K), vital to proper neuron function and osmotic equilibrium: 3.5\u20135.0 mEq\/L<\/li>\n<li>sodium (Na), vital to osmotic equilibrium in the body: 136\u2013145 mEq\/L<\/li>\n<li>thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which prompts the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine: 0.5\u20135.0 \u00b5U\/mL<\/li>\n<li>thyroxine (T4), which helps regulate metabolism: 4.5\u201311.2 \u00b5g\/dL<\/li>\n<li>triglyceride (Trig), which enables adipose fat and blood glucose to transfer to and from the liver: less than 150 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>triiodothyronine (T3), which affects numerous physiological processes: 75\u2013220 ng\/dL<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.3.3._Testing\">2.3.3. Testing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As mentioned in the hematology section, with only 11.9 percent of registered non-exempt POLs having CLIA compliance or accreditation certificates, most POLs wanting to perform in-house clinical chemistry tests will be limited to a few CLIA-waived options. Glucose testing is the most common of such tests, relying on one of more than 100 easy-to-use handheld CLIA-waived monitors that can analyze a tiny amount of capillary blood for glucose or glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1c). Cholesterol and lipid testing is another common type of CLIA-waived testing that can be performed in the POL, testing basic cholesterol levels or running complete lipid profiles.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_3-6\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> To a much lesser degree, CLIA-waived clinical chemistry tests like metabolic, electrolyte, and liver panels can be performed on a handful of analyzers like the Piccolo Xpress from Abaxis, the i-STAT from Abbott Point of Care, and the SPOTCHEM EZ from Arkray.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PicXprTests_14-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PicXprTests-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-iSTATTests_15-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-iSTATTests-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SPOTTests_16-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SPOTTests-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup> For POL labs with moderate- and high-complexity CLIA test certification, larger, more advanced clinical chemistry analyzers like the ACE Alera from Alfa Wassermann and the ABX Pentra 400 and Pentra C200 from HORIBA provide more complex test panels and greater batch testing of patient specimens.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AWACE_17-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AWACE-17\">[17]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HORIBAAny_18-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HORIBAAny-18\">[18]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>In 2015, Kalorama expected modest growth from an otherwise mature global clinical chemistry test market<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloClinChemGlobal_19-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloClinChemGlobal-19\">[19]<\/a><\/sup>, predicting market growth in the U.S. POL market was expected to be minimal through 2020. The research company said that \"[p]rohibitive factors to the expansion of the U.S. POL clinical chemistry market include the lack of growth in the number of CLIA compliance (moderate- and high-complexity) POLs, centralization of core lab testing, and declining reimbursement for heavily automated tests.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloClinChemJuly14_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloClinChemJuly14-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Seven years later, all but declining reimbursement have likely affected clinical chemistry growth in the POL; the percentage of POLs running PPM certificates has dropped more than nine percent since 2011<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_20-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-20\">[20]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS11Enroll_21-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS11Enroll-21\">[21]<\/a><\/sup>, and the consolidation of physician practices into large healthcare systems with core testing<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ThillSelling20_22-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ThillSelling20-22\">[22]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SlomlanyTheDiag21_23-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SlomlanyTheDiag21-23\">[23]<\/a><\/sup> certainly hasn't helped. But, as Kalorama points out in 2022, with the addition of more esoteric tests (e.g., natriuretic peptide tests<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KalInfoTheWorld22_24-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KalInfoTheWorld22-24\">[24]<\/a><\/sup> and neutrophil counts<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-TandonAnnoun22_25-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-TandonAnnoun22-25\">[25]<\/a><\/sup>) into the CLIA-waived point-of-care testing market over the past five to 10 years<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KalInfoTheWorld22_24-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KalInfoTheWorld22-24\">[24]<\/a><\/sup>, the clinical chemistry options for existing POLs continue to expand.\n<\/p><p>You can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the elements mentioned above) in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Additional_Resources#List_of_CLIA-waived_POL_instrument_and_test_kit_vendors\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"LII:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Additional Resources\" data-key=\"7b007d81df62aa2d265b92f7a3ffdf2c\">Additional Resources section<\/a> of this guide.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-KaloClinChemJuly14-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-KaloClinChemJuly14_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-KaloClinChemJuly14_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160601185017\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-07\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Clinical-Chemistry\" target=\"_blank\">\"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Clinical Chemistry\"<\/a>. 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Kalorama estimated that while 75 percent of CBC tests in the country were being performed in hospitals and commercial reference labs, the other 25 percent of tests\u2014nearly 100 million\u2014were being realized by POLs and \"near-patient clinics.\"[1] What was not directly mentioned by Kalorama, however, was the fact that CBC testing falls in the domain of at minimum CLIA moderate complexity testing; at the time no CLIA-waived CBC test devices yet existed. Since then, only one CLIA-waived device\u2014the Sysmex XW-100\u2014has become available for the POL seeking to perform CBC testing.[2] This means that without the XW-100, only 11.9 percent of all registered non-exempt POLs (as of May 2022) would be capable of offering CBC testing.[3] So where does that leave the other 88 percent of CLIA-certified labs with PPM and waiver certificates? What hematological testing is available to them outside the XW-100? That will be addressed later in the testing section.\nKalorama also noted that another hematological test is third most popular in U.S. POLs: prothrombin time (PT) and the related international normalized ratio (INR), referred to collectively as PT\/INR. The market research company estimated that 20 million such tests are conducted in U.S. POLs every year.[4] PT\/INR is a coagulation test used to measure the tendency for blood to clot and is a vital test for patients taking the anticoagulant Warfarin or some other type of oral anticoagulant therapy. Several dedicated handheld analyzers are available to CLIA-waived physician office laboratories wishing to conduct PT\/INR testing. (See the testing section for more.)\n\n2.2.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures \nBlood is responsible for moving oxygen and nutrients to all the necessary cells of the body while also removing metabolic waste products that are formed from bodily processes. Blood is pumped through the body by the heart through the various blood vessels of the circulatory system. Arteries carry the blood away from the heart to the various parts of the bodies that contain capillaries. These tiny vessels allow water, oxygen, and chemicals to pass from the blood to the tissues and back. Veins, a third type of vessel, usher the blood from the capillaries back toward the heart. In all but the pulmonaries, arteries carry highly oxygenated blood while veins carry oxygen-depleted blood.\nWhen blood must be collected for analysis, it will typically come from either specific veins in the antecubital area of the arm or the capillary beds of the fingers or heel, depending on the volume needed for testing. In rare cases such as respiratory emergencies, an arterial blood draw may be necessary, in which case the radial or brachial artery is used. The procedures used to draw and collect blood from these areas differ, and careful attention must be paid to handling of the blood upon collection, especially with arterial draws. Likewise, collection equipment may vary slightly depending on method and area of collection. Butterfly needles, for example, may be used for patients with small veins or for pediatric patients, while special heparinized syringes are used for arterial draws. However, safety equipment like gloves and sharps containers will always need to be used regardless of area and method, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).[5][6]\n\n2.2.2 Blood composition \nBlood is roughly 52 to 62 percent plasma and 48 to 38 percent formed elements such as red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets.[5] The plasma portion of blood is 92 percent water and eight percent constituents such as albumin (a protein that helps move small molecules through blood), fibrinogen (a protein that helps with clotting), and globulins (a protein that includes antibodies).[7] In times of illness or poor health, the formed elements and proteins of blood can be used as important indicators to help diagnose diseases and other ailments. \nThe study of blood and its constituents is called hematology, practiced in laboratories all around the world. The complete blood count (CBC) represents one of the most common hematology tests used, analyzing RBC, WBC and platelet counts; hemoglobin concentration; hematocrit; WBC differential; and three RBC indices. Suggested reference ranges for these are[5]:\n\nWBC count: 4,300 to 10,800\/mm3\nRBC count: 4.2\u20135.9 x 106\/mm3 for adult females; 4.6\u20136.2 x 106\/mm3 for adult males\nplatelet count: 150\u2013450 x 103\/mm3\nhemoglobin concentration: 12\u201316 g\/dL for adult females; 13\u201318 g\/dL for adult males\nhematocrit: 37\u201348 percent for adult females; 45\u201352 percent for adult males\nred blood cell indices: MCV of 80\u2013100 femtoliters; MCH of 27\u201331 picograms\/cell; MCHC of 32\u201336 g\/dL\nWBC differential: neutrophils 54\u201365 percent; lymphocyte 25\u2013110 percent; monocyte 2\u20138 percent; eosinophil l\u20134 percent; basophil 0\u2013l percent\nPlasma constituents such as albumin, fibrinogen, and globulins can also be measured with hematological testing. Abnormal results could indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation, kidney or liver disease, an inflammatory disease, an infection, or dietary issues among other things. Their reference range are[8][9][10]:\n\nalbumin: 3.4\u20135.4 g\/dL\nfibrinogen: 200-400 mg\/dL\nglobulins: serum globulin 2.0\u20133.5 g\/dL; IgM 75\u2013300 mg\/dL; IgG 650\u20131850 mg\/dL; IgA 90\u2013350 mg\/dL\n2.2.3 Testing \nFor POLs with compliance and accreditation certificates (meaning they can conduct moderate- and\/or high-complexity tests), CLIA-waived point-of-care (POC) hematology analyzers can of course be used. Additionally, moderate-complexity benchtop hematology analyzers capable of CBC and white blood cell differential testing give added flexibility to the physician's offerings. The caveat, though, for many such labs: while better, rapid, more convenient patient care is desirable through POC technology, the need to perform enough tests and receive sufficient reimbursement for CBC testing (or alternatively make up for any loss associated with CBC testing elsewhere in practice operations) typically must still justify the added expense.\nFor POLs with only a CLIA certificate of waiver, the inability to perform CBC testing may be frustrating: as of May 2022, the CBC test has only been integrated into one CLIA-waived device. Why has a CLIA-waived CBC test been so elusive? In June 2012, researchers at the Point-of-Care Testing Center for Teaching and Research described the challenges underlying creating a multiplex POC hematology device that can handle CBC testing[11]:\n\nCurrently the CLIA-waived hematology and coagulation POC devices only test for hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), and prothrombin time\/international normalized ratio (PT\/INR). The problem with these devices is the lack of multiplexing. POC coagulation and hematology devices face challenges for obtaining a waiver. These challenges include the lack of clinical needs assessment, miniaturized assays that correct for interfering substances, and assays simple enough to be combined in a multiplex platform.\nLater in October 2013, Kalorama contributed its own insight into the problem of making CBC and blood differential (white blood cell count) testing waived, saying that \"[w]aiving differentials under CLIA has proven problematic as even the most sophisticated analyzer commonly requires verification of automated parameters due to instrument error in classifying nucleated cells and variant leukocytes.\"[12]\nHowever, outside the Sysmex XW-100, CLIA-waived handheld hemoglobin, hematocrit, and PT\/INR (coagulation) analyzers still give POLs at least some hematology analysis technology if they desire it. Most if not all benefit from requiring only a finger stick for blood collection rather than a tube of venous blood. The following are examples of CLIA-waived POC hematology devices that may prove useful to the POL:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLIA-waived POC hematology devices\n\n\nDevice\n\nTest(s)\n\n\nGermaine AimStrip Hb System\n\nhemoglobin\n\n\nEKF DiaSpect Tm System\n\nhemoglobin\n\n\nHemoCue Hb 201 DM System\n\nhemoglobin\n\n\nHemoCue Hb 801 System\n\nhemoglobin\n\n\nMcKesson Consult Hb System\n\nhemoglobin\n\n\nClarity HbCheck Hemoglobin Testing System\n\nhemoglobin, hematocrit\n\n\nEKF HemoPoint H2 System\n\nhemoglobin, hematocrit\n\n\nImmunostics hemachroma PLUS System\n\nhemoglobin, hematocrit\n\n\nCoag-Sense PT\/INR Monitoring System\n\nPT\/INR\n\n\niLine microINR System\n\nPT\/INR\n\n\nRoche CoaguChek XS System\n\nPT\/INR\n\n\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Complete Blood Count (CBC)\". Kalorama Information. July 2014. Archived from the original on 08 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150608041606\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-07\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Complete-Blood-Count-CBC . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Wu, Alan H B; Sellers, Jill (1 March 2019). \"XW-100: First FDA CLIA-Waived CBC Analyzer Designed for Physician Office Use\" (in en). The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine 3 (5): 839\u2013846. doi:10.1373\/jalm.2018.027383. ISSN 2576-9456. https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jalm\/article\/3\/5\/839\/5603132 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Prothrombin Time (PT\/INR)\". Kalorama Information. July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160320172826\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-07\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Prothrombin-Time-PTINR . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 5.0 5.1 5.2 Lieseke, Constance L.; Zeibig, Elizabeth A. (2012). Essentials Of Medical Laboratory Practice. F. A. Davis. pp. 539. ISBN 9780803630352. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=IX_2AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Plasma\". Blood Components. The American National Red Cross. https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/donate-blood\/how-to-donate\/types-of-blood-donations\/blood-components.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Albumin - blood (serum) test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 24 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003480.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Fibrinogen blood test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 19 January 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003650.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Serum globulin electrophoresis\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 6 February 2020. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003544.htm . Retrieved 16 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Curtis, Corbin M.; Kost, Gerald J.; Louie, Richard F.; Sonu, Rebecca J.; Ammirati, Erika B.; Sumner, Stephanie (June 2012). \"Point-Of-Care Hematology and Coagulation Testing In Primary, Rural Emergency, and Disaster Care Scenarios\". Point Care 11 (2): 140\u2013145. doi:10.1097\/POC.0b013e31825a9d3a.   \n \n\n\u2191 \"On the Prospect of CLIA-Waived Differentials\". Kalorama Information. October 2013. Archived from the original on 09 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150609211746\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2013-10\/Prospect-CLIA-Waived-Differentials . 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Kalorama estimated that while 75 percent of CBC tests in the country were being performed in hospitals and commercial reference labs, the other 25 percent of tests\u2014nearly 100 million\u2014were being realized by POLs and \"near-patient clinics.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloCBCTests_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloCBCTests-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> What was not directly mentioned by Kalorama, however, was the fact that CBC testing falls in the domain of at minimum CLIA moderate complexity testing; at the time no CLIA-waived CBC test devices yet existed. Since then, only one CLIA-waived device\u2014the Sysmex XW-100\u2014has become available for the POL seeking to perform CBC testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WuXW0100_19_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WuXW0100_19-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> This means that without the XW-100, only 11.9 percent of all registered non-exempt POLs (as of May 2022) would be capable of offering CBC testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS14Enroll_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS14Enroll-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> So where does that leave the other 88 percent of CLIA-certified labs with PPM and waiver certificates? What hematological testing is available to them outside the XW-100? That will be addressed later in the testing section.\n<\/p><p>Kalorama also noted that another hematological test is third most popular in U.S. POLs: prothrombin time (PT) and the related international normalized ratio (INR), referred to collectively as PT\/INR. The market research company estimated that 20 million such tests are conducted in U.S. POLs every year.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloPTINR_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloPTINR-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> PT\/INR is a coagulation test used to measure the tendency for blood to clot and is a vital test for patients taking the anticoagulant Warfarin or some other type of oral anticoagulant therapy. Several dedicated handheld analyzers are available to CLIA-waived physician office laboratories wishing to conduct PT\/INR testing. (See the testing section for more.)\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.2.1_Basic_concepts_and_collection_procedures\">2.2.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Blood is responsible for moving oxygen and nutrients to all the necessary cells of the body while also removing metabolic waste products that are formed from bodily processes. Blood is pumped through the body by the heart through the various blood vessels of the circulatory system. Arteries carry the blood away from the heart to the various parts of the bodies that contain capillaries. These tiny vessels allow water, oxygen, and chemicals to pass from the blood to the tissues and back. Veins, a third type of vessel, usher the blood from the capillaries back toward the heart. In all but the pulmonaries, arteries carry highly oxygenated blood while veins carry oxygen-depleted blood.\n<\/p><p>When blood must be collected for analysis, it will typically come from either specific veins in the antecubital area of the arm or the capillary beds of the fingers or heel, depending on the volume needed for testing. In rare cases such as respiratory emergencies, an arterial blood draw may be necessary, in which case the radial or brachial artery is used. The procedures used to draw and collect blood from these areas differ, and careful attention must be paid to handling of the blood upon collection, especially with arterial draws. Likewise, collection equipment may vary slightly depending on method and area of collection. Butterfly needles, for example, may be used for patients with small veins or for pediatric patients, while special heparinized syringes are used for arterial draws. However, safety equipment like gloves and sharps containers will always need to be used regardless of area and method, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.2.2_Blood_composition\">2.2.2 Blood composition<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Blood is roughly 52 to 62 percent plasma and 48 to 38 percent formed elements such as red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_5-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> The plasma portion of blood is 92 percent water and eight percent constituents such as albumin (a protein that helps move small molecules through blood), fibrinogen (a protein that helps with clotting), and globulins (a protein that includes antibodies).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RCBloodPlas_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RCBloodPlas-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> In times of illness or poor health, the formed elements and proteins of blood can be used as important indicators to help diagnose diseases and other ailments. \n<\/p><p>The study of blood and its constituents is called hematology, practiced in laboratories all around the world. The complete blood count (CBC) represents one of the most common hematology tests used, analyzing RBC, WBC and platelet counts; hemoglobin concentration; hematocrit; WBC differential; and three RBC indices. Suggested reference ranges for these are<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_5-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>WBC count: 4,300 to 10,800\/mm<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>RBC count: 4.2\u20135.9 x 10<sup>6<\/sup>\/mm<sup>3<\/sup> for adult females; 4.6\u20136.2 x 10<sup>6<\/sup>\/mm<sup>3<\/sup> for adult males<\/li>\n<li>platelet count: 150\u2013450 x 10<sup>3<\/sup>\/mm<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>hemoglobin concentration: 12\u201316 g\/dL for adult females; 13\u201318 g\/dL for adult males<\/li>\n<li>hematocrit: 37\u201348 percent for adult females; 45\u201352 percent for adult males<\/li>\n<li>red blood cell indices: MCV of 80\u2013100 femtoliters; MCH of 27\u201331 picograms\/cell; MCHC of 32\u201336 g\/dL<\/li>\n<li>WBC differential: neutrophils 54\u201365 percent; lymphocyte 25\u2013110 percent; monocyte 2\u20138 percent; eosinophil l\u20134 percent; basophil 0\u2013l percent<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Plasma constituents such as albumin, fibrinogen, and globulins can also be measured with hematological testing. Abnormal results could indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation, kidney or liver disease, an inflammatory disease, an infection, or dietary issues among other things. Their reference range are<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHSAlbuTest_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHSAlbuTest-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHFibrinTest_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHFibrinTest-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHGlobTest_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHGlobTest-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>albumin: 3.4\u20135.4 g\/dL<\/li>\n<li>fibrinogen: 200-400 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<li>globulins: serum globulin 2.0\u20133.5 g\/dL; IgM 75\u2013300 mg\/dL; IgG 650\u20131850 mg\/dL; IgA 90\u2013350 mg\/dL<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.2.3_Testing\">2.2.3 Testing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>For POLs with compliance and accreditation certificates (meaning they can conduct moderate- and\/or high-complexity tests), CLIA-waived point-of-care (POC) hematology analyzers can of course be used. Additionally, moderate-complexity benchtop hematology analyzers capable of CBC and white blood cell differential testing give added flexibility to the physician's offerings. The caveat, though, for many such labs: while better, rapid, more convenient patient care is desirable through POC technology, the need to perform enough tests and receive sufficient reimbursement for CBC testing (or alternatively make up for any loss associated with CBC testing elsewhere in practice operations) typically must still justify the added expense.\n<\/p><p>For POLs with only a CLIA certificate of waiver, the inability to perform CBC testing may be frustrating: as of May 2022, the CBC test has only been integrated into one CLIA-waived device. Why has a CLIA-waived CBC test been so elusive? In June 2012, researchers at the Point-of-Care Testing Center for Teaching and Research described the challenges underlying creating a multiplex POC hematology device that can handle CBC testing<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PoCTCTRResearch_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PoCTCTRResearch-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Currently the CLIA-waived hematology and coagulation POC devices only test for hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), and prothrombin time\/international normalized ratio (PT\/INR). The problem with these devices is the lack of multiplexing. POC coagulation and hematology devices face challenges for obtaining a waiver. These challenges include the lack of clinical needs assessment, miniaturized assays that correct for interfering substances, and assays simple enough to be combined in a multiplex platform.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Later in October 2013, Kalorama contributed its own insight into the problem of making CBC and blood differential (white blood cell count) testing waived, saying that \"[w]aiving differentials under CLIA has proven problematic as even the most sophisticated analyzer commonly requires verification of automated parameters due to instrument error in classifying nucleated cells and variant leukocytes.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloCLIADiff_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloCLIADiff-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>However, outside the Sysmex XW-100, CLIA-waived handheld hemoglobin, hematocrit, and PT\/INR (coagulation) analyzers still give POLs at least some hematology analysis technology if they desire it. Most if not all benefit from requiring only a finger stick for blood collection rather than a tube of venous blood. The following are examples of CLIA-waived POC hematology devices that may prove useful to the POL:\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<table class=\"wikitable collapsible\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n<tbody><tr>\n<th colspan=\"5\">CLIA-waived POC hematology devices\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Device\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"color:brown; background-color:#ffffee;\">Test(s)\n<\/th><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.germainelabs.com\/product\/aimstrip-hemoglobin-meter-1-each\/\" target=\"_blank\">Germaine AimStrip Hb System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/analyzers\/diaspect-tm-hemoglobin-analyzer\/\" target=\"_blank\">EKF DiaSpect Tm System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hemocue.us\/hb-201dm\/\" target=\"_blank\">HemoCue Hb 201 DM System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hemocue.us\/hb-801\/\" target=\"_blank\">HemoCue Hb 801 System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/mms.mckesson.com\/product\/1113577\/McKesson-Brand-900MCKSP\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson Consult Hb System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/claritydiagnostics.com\/hemoglobin-monitoring-system\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clarity HbCheck Hemoglobin Testing System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin, hematocrit\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/analyzers\/hemopoint-h2-hemoglobin-meter\/\" target=\"_blank\">EKF HemoPoint H2 System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin, hematocrit\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekfusa.com\/analyzers\/hemopoint-h2-hemoglobin-meter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Immunostics hemachroma PLUS System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">hemoglobin, hematocrit\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/coag-sense.com\/pt2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coag-Sense PT\/INR Monitoring System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">PT\/INR\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinemicrosystems.com\/en-us\/products\/microinr\/\" target=\"_blank\">iLine microINR System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">PT\/INR\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/coaguchek.roche.com\/global\/en\/products\/coaguchek-xs-system.html\" target=\"_blank\">Roche CoaguChek XS System<\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white;\" align=\"center\">PT\/INR\n<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-KaloCBCTests-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-KaloCBCTests_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150608041606\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-07\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Complete-Blood-Count-CBC\" target=\"_blank\">\"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Complete Blood Count (CBC)\"<\/a>. 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Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL \n\n1.1 2.1 Urinalysis \n\n1.1.1 2.1.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures \n1.1.2 2.1.2 Urine composition \n1.1.3 2.1.3 Testing \n\n\n\n\n2 References \n\n\n\n2. Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL \nA wide variety of testing may be done in the physician office laboratory (POL), though much of it may be Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived testing. This chapter talks about the primary testing domains encountered in POLs. These testing domains appear to be relatively common in a POL and usually offer CLIA-waived testing options. Some of what we know about the POL market and its testing domains comes from Kalorama Information and its 2014\u201315 market research on the POL. While slightly outdated in 2022 (for example, urine drug screening may not be as common today in the POL as it was in 2014 due to stricter reimbursement rules[1][2]), Kalorama's research still likely holds up today, especially when evaluated with the currently available CLIA-waived tests[3] and more recent research on common diagnostic tests in other medical settings such as hospitals.[4] However, we have other sources to draw conclusions from, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and other experts in the field.\n\r\n\n\n2.1 Urinalysis \nIn June 2014, healthcare market research company Kalorama Information estimated that by volume, dipstick urinalysis easily was the most common test type in the POL. That popularity was in part due to advanced technology, low cost, and high market competition, which have in turn helped make many such in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests eligible for CLIA's waived category. In fact, more than 1,000 CLIA waivers have been granted for dipstick urinalysis kits alone since 2004.[3] Advances in CLIA-waived benchtop and portable dipstick readers have further improved dipstick interpretation accuracy and increased urinalysis test volumes in the POL.[5] \nAnother perhaps more important reason for dipstick urinalysis' popularity in the POL is the enduring usefulness of the IVD tool. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) have referred to the urine dipstick as \"a remarkable 'lab-on-a-strip'\" for its ability to \"help detect infection, bleeding, diabetes, and other problems.\"[6] For example, the pH, specific gravity, and protein prevalence\u2014as well as the presence of constituents such as bilirubin, glucose, and nitrites\u2014all can aid a physician in ultimately making a solid diagnosis. Even pregnancy can be determined using urine dipsticks specifically designed to detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).[6]\n\n2.1.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures \nThe human urinary system is responsible for several tasks, including filtering blood, excreting waste, regulating pH, regulating blood pressure, and creating the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production in the body.[7][8] The system is composed of kidneys, ureters, the bladder, and the urethra, all of which play an important role in forming and excreting urine from the body. In short, blood passes through the kidney, and through capillary action much of the liquid of the blood is filtered out and collected, eventually passing through the ureters to the bladder and out the urethra. \nWhen collected properly using quality assurance methods, the expelled urine then has clinical significance when analyzed using physical, chemical, and even microscopic procedures. However, maintaining quality standards is vital; otherwise, specimens could become contaminated or reach a state not ideal for testing. Clinical collection procedures encourage mid-stream collection of urine into a sterile, well-labeled container. The contents should be tested within an hour of collection or otherwise rapidly refrigerated. The implementation of standardized terminology, equipment calibration techniques, quality control procedures, and proper reagent storage techniques also help ensure test results and interpretation are as accurate as possible. And of course proper hand, eye, and body protection should be correctly used when handling urine.[7][8]\n\n2.1.2 Urine composition \nUrine is composed predominately of water (95 to 96 percent), with the rest being made up of dissolved organic and inorganic solid waste. When collected over a 24-hour period, the average healthy adult's urine contains approximately 40 to 50 grams of dissolved solid waste. The primary constituents of that waste are, in order of prevalence (assuming a 1,400 mL sample)[9]:\n\nurea, the molecule CO(NH2)2 which acts as a primary carrier of waste nitrogen from protein breakdown in the body: 25.0 grams\nchloride, the anion Cl- which is a vital electrolyte in the blood: 6.3 grams\nsodium, the cation Na+ which is vital to osmotic equilibrium in the body: 3.0 grams\npotassium, the cation K+ which is vital to proper neuron function and osmotic equilibrium: 1.7 grams\ncreatinine, an endogenous byproduct of muscle creatine metabolism: 1.5 grams\nsulfate, the anion SO42\u2212 which is a byproduct of protein turnover and the metabolism of several sulfur-containing compounds in food and water: 1.4 grams\ndihydrogen phosphate, the anion H2PO4- (as a titratable acid) excreted as a byproduct of renal acid-base regulation[10]: 1.2 grams\nammonium, the cation NH4+ which is excreted as a byproduct of renal acid-base regulation[10]: 0.8 grams\namino acids, organic compounds composed of amine (-NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH) that are building blocks of proteins: 0.8 grams\nuric acid, the compound C5H4N4O3 which is a byproduct of the breaking down of substances called purines in the body: 0.7 grams\ncalcium, the cation Ca2+ which is vital to many functions of human biology: 0.2 grams\nmagnesium, the cation Mg2+ which is vital to the nucleic acid chemistry of most life: 0.15 grams\nClinical laboratories set reference ranges for these constituents, and when a sample shows one or more of them outside of that reference range, the abnormality is often a sign of an ailment or problem in the body or with a diet. For example, the U.S. National Library of Medicine indicates the normal reference range for urea is 12 to 20 grams (though they also note \"normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories\"), and numbers outside that range could indicate anything from kidney problems and malnutrition to too much protein in the diet.[11]\nOther constituents that normally aren't found in urine in significant quantities (or not at all) can make their way there, and their measurable presence are strong indicators of an underlying illness. Those constituents include[9][7]:\n\nbilirubin, a bile pigment resulting from red blood cell breakdown that potentially indicates bile duct blockage, hepatitis, or cirrhosis\ncasts, cylindrical particles formed from kidney cell proteins, appear in minute amounts as hyaline in normal samples; the presence of cellular casts containing red and white blood cells indicate a kidney disorder[12]\ncrystals, formed from solutes in urine under specific conditions; crystals formed from solutes typical to the healthy individual appear, but the presence of crystals formed from non-typical solutes such as cystine, tyrosine, and leucine potentially indicate illness such as liver disease[12]\nepithelial cells, which line the cavities and surfaces of bodily structures, are normal in tiny amounts; the heavy presence of certain types of these cells in the urine indicate a urinary tract condition such as an infection[12]\nerythrocytes, otherwise known as red blood cells, are a primary oxygen delivery vehicle, and their presence in urine potentially indicates a urinary tract infection or hemorrhage, prostate issues, or cancer of the bladder or kidney[13]\nglucose, a sugar that is typically reabsorbed into blood in the kidney during filtering; its presence could indicate a type of diabetes or alimentary glycosuria\nhemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that when found in urine potentially indicate anything from kidney infection to tuberculosis[14]\nketones, byproducts of fat metabolism that potentially indicate diabetes mellitus or a dietary issue\nleukocytes, otherwise known as white blood cells, protect the body from infectious disease, and their presence (indicated by leukocyte esterase) in urine potentially indicates bladder or kidney infection\nnitrite, the anion NO2\u2212 which appears in urine typically due to endogenous nitrates being converted to nitrites by bacteria, indicating potential bacterial infection[12]\nprotein, a building block of life, that when found in large quantities in urine could indicate heart and blood pressure problems, urinary tract problems, or dehydration[15]\nurobilinogen, created from the breakdown of bilirubin, is also potentially indicative of bile duct blockage, hepatitis, or cirrhosis\n2.1.3 Testing \nThe presence of the above constituents\u2014as well as the pH, specific gravity, and clarity of the urine\u2014is determined through visual, chemical, and microscopic laboratory testing. Visual inspections of a urine sample aren't meant to be precise, but the designations of clear, hazy, and cloudy provide a starting point for determining the type and number of constituents in a sample. Later, chemical and microscopic analyses provide more concrete information.[8] \nSome constituents like glucose, ketones, nitrites, and proteins are most easily detected through chemical analysis. Others like casts, crystals, epithelial cells, and red and white blood cells are better detected using microscopy. As such, the constituents (or properties) being tested for largely drive the instruments and IVD test kits used. The specific gravity test, for example, can be measured using either a reagent strip or refractometer. The choice of which device to use is most often determined by the CLIA status of a laboratory; a dipstick analysis is largely considered waived testing, whereas a refractometer test is non-waived. A similar consideration is made when testing for blood in urine: a chemical-based dipstick test for hemoglobin or a microscopic analysis for the presence of red blood cells can be performed. The dipstick test will likely be CLIA-waived, whereas the microscopic examination is certainly not CLIA-waived.[8] As such, if the highest level of testing done at a POL will be urine dipstick testing, only a CLIA certificate of waiver is needed for the lab; if microscopic urinalysis is to be done, the lab must acquire the next highest level of certification, a provider-performed microscopy (PPM) certificate.\nFor POLs with only a CLIA certificate of waiver, the primary tools used for urinary analysis will be CLIA-waived urine reagent strips and automated urine analyzers. Clarity Diagnostics' Clarity Urocheck urine reagent strips, for example, are CLIA-waived and test for up to 10 constituents, as well as pH and specific gravity. The results are then compared visually with a color-coded guide on the bottle.[16] To avoid color-coded visual inspection, a CLIA-waived urine analyzer like Roche Diagnostics' Urisys 1100 allows associated Chemstrip test reagent strips to be inserted and electronically analyzed, printing out the results.[17]\nFor POLs with a PPM certificate, CLIA-waived urine reagent strips and analyzers can still be used. However, certified physicians and mid-level practitioners at the lab may also turn to the bright-field or phase contrast microscope to further evaluate urine for constituents that would indicate disease or injury. Bright-field microscopes are one of the simplest, transmitting white light that gets partially absorbed by the denser parts of the sample, creating contrast. The phase contrast microscope is more complicated, separating the transmitted background light from the light scattered by the specimen to make phase changes more visible. Specimens have to be minimally processed and labile to ensure the accuracy of the test.[18] Microscopic examination is often done reflexively upon confirming abnormal visual and\/or chemical results, as suggested by The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The chemical-based urine reagent strips in some cases can only provide a preliminary diagnosis, requiring microscopy to verify amounts of bacteria or types of crystals in the urine, for example.[8]\nYou can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the constituents mentioned above) in the Additional Resources section of this guide.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Collen, Mark (2012). \"Pro\ufb01t-Driven Drug Testing\". Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy (26): 13\u201317. doi:10.3109\/15360288.2011.650358. https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/7840929\/Profit-driven_drug_testing . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Bonislawski, A. (21 December 2021). \"Lab Industry Hoping for Permanent Fix to PAMA in 2022\". 360 Dx. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20211228004059\/https:\/\/www.360dx.com\/clinical-lab-management\/lab-industry-hoping-permanent-fix-pama-2022 . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 \"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - Download Data\". U.S. Food & Drug Administration. 23 November 2021. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/medical-device-databases\/clinical-laboratory-improvement-amendments-download-data . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Horton, Susan; Fleming, Kenneth A; Kuti, Modupe; Looi, Lai-Meng; Pai, Sanjay A; Sayed, Shahin; Wilson, Michael L (2 April 2019). \"The Top 25 Laboratory Tests by Volume and Revenue in Five Different Countries\" (in en). American Journal of Clinical Pathology 151 (5): 446\u2013451. doi:10.1093\/ajcp\/aqy165. ISSN 0002-9173. https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcp\/article\/151\/5\/446\/5237639 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Pillars of U.S. Physician Office Testing \u2013 Urinalysis\". Kalorama Information. June 2014. Archived from the original on 08 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150608152429\/https:\/\/kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-06\/Pillars-US-Physician-Office-Testing-%E2%80%93-Urinalysis . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 6.0 6.1 \"Common 'Waived' Tests - What They Are, What They Mean, What Happens Next?\" (PDF). College of American Pathologists. Archived from the original on 06 January 2009. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20090106201053\/http:\/\/www.cap.org\/apps\/docs\/pt_checkup\/pol_library\/common_waived_tests.pdf . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 7.0 7.1 7.2 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Lieseke, Constance L.; Zeibig, Elizabeth A. (2012). Essentials Of Medical Laboratory Practice. F. A. Davis. pp. 539. ISBN 9780803630352. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=IX_2AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 9.0 9.1 Seager, Spencer; Slabaugh, Michael (2013). \"Chapter 15:Body Fluids\". Organic and Biochemistry for Today (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. pp. 444\u2013463. ISBN 9781285605906. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=sawWAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA444 . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 10.0 10.1 Bullock, John; Boyle III, Joseph; Wang, Michael B. (2001). \"Chapter 37: Renal Regulation of Acid-Base Balance\". Physiology (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 460\u2013470. ISBN 9780683306033. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=0853B0QzZNIC&pg=PA465#v=onepage&q&f=false . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Urea nitrogen urine test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 21 July 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003605.htm . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 \"Urinalysis\". Testing.com. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 21 January 2022. https:\/\/www.testing.com\/tests\/urinalysis\/ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"RBC urine test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 19 July 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003582.htm . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Hemoglobinuria test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 19 July 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003363.htm . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Urine protein dipstick test\". MedlinePlus. National Institutes of Health. 19 July 2021. https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/003580.htm . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Urine Strips\". Clarity Diagnostics. https:\/\/claritydiagnostics.com\/urine-strips\/ . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Urisys 1100 analyzer\". Roche Diagnostics. https:\/\/diagnostics.roche.com\/us\/en\/products\/instruments\/urisys-1100.html . Retrieved 13 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Waived and Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Tests\". American Academy of Family Physicians. https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/waived-ppm-tests.html . 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Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A wide variety of testing may be done in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL), though much of it may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> (CLIA)-waived testing. This chapter talks about the primary testing domains encountered in POLs. These testing domains appear to be relatively common in a POL and usually offer CLIA-waived testing options. Some of what we know about the POL market and its testing domains comes from Kalorama Information and its 2014\u201315 market research on the POL. While slightly outdated in 2022 (for example, urine drug screening may not be as common today in the POL as it was in 2014 due to stricter reimbursement rules<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CollenDrug_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CollenDrug-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BonislawskiLab21_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BonislawskiLab21-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>), Kalorama's research still likely holds up today, especially when evaluated with the currently available CLIA-waived tests<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCLIATests_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCLIATests-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> and more recent research on common diagnostic tests in other medical settings such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Hospital\" title=\"Hospital\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"b8f070c66d8123fe91063594befebdff\">hospitals<\/a>.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HortonTop25_19_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HortonTop25_19-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> However, we have other sources to draw conclusions from, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Medicare_and_Medicaid_Services\" title=\"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"654b4449e4816e190325b420c264df1a\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services<\/a> (CMS), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Food_and_Drug_Administration\" title=\"Food and Drug Administration\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"e2be8927071ac419c0929f7aa1ede7fe\">U.S. Food & Drug Administration<\/a> (FDA), and other experts in the field.\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.1_Urinalysis\">2.1 Urinalysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Urine_sample_for_Culture_and_Sensitivity.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"bd3747e241acd1fa1fd05aa9bc4582af\"><img alt=\"Urine sample for Culture and Sensitivity.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/d\/d5\/Urine_sample_for_Culture_and_Sensitivity.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>In June 2014, healthcare market research company Kalorama Information estimated that by volume, dipstick urinalysis easily was the most common test type in the POL. That popularity was in part due to advanced technology, low cost, and high market competition, which have in turn helped make many such <i>in vitro<\/i> diagnostic (IVD) tests eligible for CLIA's waived category. In fact, more than 1,000 CLIA waivers have been granted for dipstick urinalysis kits alone since 2004.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCLIATests_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCLIATests-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Advances in CLIA-waived benchtop and portable dipstick readers have further improved dipstick interpretation accuracy and increased urinalysis test volumes in the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloUrinePOL_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloUrinePOL-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Another perhaps more important reason for dipstick urinalysis' popularity in the POL is the enduring usefulness of the IVD tool. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) have referred to the urine dipstick as \"a remarkable 'lab-on-a-strip'\" for its ability to \"help detect infection, bleeding, diabetes, and other problems.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CAPPTCheckUp_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CAPPTCheckUp-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> For example, the pH, specific gravity, and protein prevalence\u2014as well as the presence of constituents such as bilirubin, glucose, and nitrites\u2014all can aid a physician in ultimately making a solid diagnosis. Even pregnancy can be determined using urine dipsticks specifically designed to detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CAPPTCheckUp_6-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CAPPTCheckUp-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.1.1_Basic_concepts_and_collection_procedures\">2.1.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The human urinary system is responsible for several tasks, including filtering blood, excreting waste, regulating pH, regulating blood pressure, and creating the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production in the body.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> The system is composed of kidneys, ureters, the bladder, and the urethra, all of which play an important role in forming and excreting urine from the body. In short, blood passes through the kidney, and through capillary action much of the liquid of the blood is filtered out and collected, eventually passing through the ureters to the bladder and out the urethra. \n<\/p><p>When collected properly using quality assurance methods, the expelled urine then has clinical significance when analyzed using physical, chemical, and even microscopic procedures. However, maintaining quality standards is vital; otherwise, specimens could become contaminated or reach a state not ideal for testing. Clinical collection procedures encourage mid-stream collection of urine into a sterile, well-labeled container. The contents should be tested within an hour of collection or otherwise rapidly refrigerated. The implementation of standardized terminology, equipment calibration techniques, quality control procedures, and proper reagent storage techniques also help ensure test results and interpretation are as accurate as possible. And of course proper hand, eye, and body protection should be correctly used when handling urine.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_7-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_8-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.1.2_Urine_composition\">2.1.2 Urine composition<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Urine is composed predominately of water (95 to 96 percent), with the rest being made up of dissolved organic and inorganic solid waste. When collected over a 24-hour period, the average healthy adult's urine contains approximately 40 to 50 grams of dissolved solid waste. The primary constituents of that waste are, in order of prevalence (assuming a 1,400 mL sample)<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeagerSlabaugh_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeagerSlabaugh-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>urea, the molecule CO(NH<sub>2<\/sub>)<sub>2<\/sub> which acts as a primary carrier of waste nitrogen from protein breakdown in the body: 25.0 grams<\/li>\n<li>chloride, the anion Cl<sup>-<\/sup> which is a vital electrolyte in the blood: 6.3 grams<\/li>\n<li>sodium, the cation Na<sup>+<\/sup> which is vital to osmotic equilibrium in the body: 3.0 grams<\/li>\n<li>potassium, the cation K<sup>+<\/sup> which is vital to proper neuron function and osmotic equilibrium: 1.7 grams<\/li>\n<li>creatinine, an endogenous byproduct of muscle creatine metabolism: 1.5 grams<\/li>\n<li>sulfate, the anion SO<sub>4<\/sub><sup>2\u2212<\/sup> which is a byproduct of protein turnover and the metabolism of several sulfur-containing compounds in food and water: 1.4 grams<\/li>\n<li>dihydrogen phosphate, the anion H<sub>2<\/sub>PO<sup>4-<\/sup> (as a titratable acid) excreted as a byproduct of renal acid-base regulation<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BullockBoyleWang_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BullockBoyleWang-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>: 1.2 grams<\/li>\n<li>ammonium, the cation NH<sup>4+<\/sup> which is excreted as a byproduct of renal acid-base regulation<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BullockBoyleWang_10-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BullockBoyleWang-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>: 0.8 grams<\/li>\n<li>amino acids, organic compounds composed of amine (-NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH) that are building blocks of proteins: 0.8 grams<\/li>\n<li>uric acid, the compound C<sub>5<\/sub>H<sub>4<\/sub>N<sub>4<\/sub>O<sub>3<\/sub> which is a byproduct of the breaking down of substances called purines in the body: 0.7 grams<\/li>\n<li>calcium, the cation Ca<sup>2+<\/sup> which is vital to many functions of human biology: 0.2 grams<\/li>\n<li>magnesium, the cation Mg<sup>2+<\/sup> which is vital to the nucleic acid chemistry of most life: 0.15 grams<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>Clinical laboratories set reference ranges for these constituents, and when a sample shows one or more of them outside of that reference range, the abnormality is often a sign of an ailment or problem in the body or with a diet. For example, the U.S. National Library of Medicine indicates the normal reference range for urea is 12 to 20 grams (though they also note \"normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories\"), and numbers outside that range could indicate anything from kidney problems and malnutrition to too much protein in the diet.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHUreaTest_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHUreaTest-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Other constituents that normally aren't found in urine in significant quantities (or not at all) can make their way there, and their measurable presence are strong indicators of an underlying illness. Those constituents include<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeagerSlabaugh_9-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeagerSlabaugh-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_7-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>:\n<\/p>\n<ul><li>bilirubin, a bile pigment resulting from red blood cell breakdown that potentially indicates bile duct blockage, hepatitis, or cirrhosis<\/li>\n<li>casts, cylindrical particles formed from kidney cell proteins, appear in minute amounts as hyaline in normal samples; the presence of cellular casts containing red and white blood cells indicate a kidney disorder<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCLTOUrine2_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCLTOUrine2-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>crystals, formed from solutes in urine under specific conditions; crystals formed from solutes typical to the healthy individual appear, but the presence of crystals formed from non-typical solutes such as cystine, tyrosine, and leucine potentially indicate illness such as liver disease<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCLTOUrine2_12-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCLTOUrine2-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>epithelial cells, which line the cavities and surfaces of bodily structures, are normal in tiny amounts; the heavy presence of certain types of these cells in the urine indicate a urinary tract condition such as an infection<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCLTOUrine2_12-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCLTOUrine2-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>erythrocytes, otherwise known as red blood cells, are a primary oxygen delivery vehicle, and their presence in urine potentially indicates a urinary tract infection or hemorrhage, prostate issues, or cancer of the bladder or kidney<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHRBCTest_13-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHRBCTest-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>glucose, a sugar that is typically reabsorbed into blood in the kidney during filtering; its presence could indicate a type of diabetes or alimentary glycosuria<\/li>\n<li>hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that when found in urine potentially indicate anything from kidney infection to tuberculosis<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHHemoTest_14-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHHemoTest-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>ketones, byproducts of fat metabolism that potentially indicate diabetes mellitus or a dietary issue<\/li>\n<li>leukocytes, otherwise known as white blood cells, protect the body from infectious disease, and their presence (indicated by leukocyte esterase) in urine potentially indicates bladder or kidney infection<\/li>\n<li>nitrite, the anion NO<sub>2<\/sub><sup>\u2212<\/sup> which appears in urine typically due to endogenous nitrates being converted to nitrites by bacteria, indicating potential bacterial infection<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCLTOUrine2_12-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCLTOUrine2-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>protein, a building block of life, that when found in large quantities in urine could indicate heart and blood pressure problems, urinary tract problems, or dehydration<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHProtTest_15-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHProtTest-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>urobilinogen, created from the breakdown of bilirubin, is also potentially indicative of bile duct blockage, hepatitis, or cirrhosis<\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"2.1.3_Testing\">2.1.3 Testing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The presence of the above constituents\u2014as well as the pH, specific gravity, and clarity of the urine\u2014is determined through visual, chemical, and microscopic laboratory testing. Visual inspections of a urine sample aren't meant to be precise, but the designations of clear, hazy, and cloudy provide a starting point for determining the type and number of constituents in a sample. Later, chemical and microscopic analyses provide more concrete information.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_8-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Some constituents like glucose, ketones, nitrites, and proteins are most easily detected through chemical analysis. Others like casts, crystals, epithelial cells, and red and white blood cells are better detected using microscopy. As such, the constituents (or properties) being tested for largely drive the instruments and IVD test kits used. The specific gravity test, for example, can be measured using either a reagent strip or refractometer. The choice of which device to use is most often determined by the CLIA status of a laboratory; a dipstick analysis is largely considered waived testing, whereas a refractometer test is non-waived. A similar consideration is made when testing for blood in urine: a chemical-based dipstick test for hemoglobin or a microscopic analysis for the presence of red blood cells can be performed. The dipstick test will likely be CLIA-waived, whereas the microscopic examination is certainly not CLIA-waived.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_8-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> As such, if the highest level of testing done at a POL will be urine dipstick testing, only a CLIA certificate of waiver is needed for the lab; if microscopic urinalysis is to be done, the lab must acquire the next highest level of certification, a provider-performed microscopy (PPM) certificate.\n<\/p><p>For POLs with only a CLIA certificate of waiver, the primary tools used for urinary analysis will be CLIA-waived urine reagent strips and automated urine analyzers. Clarity Diagnostics' Clarity Urocheck urine reagent strips, for example, are CLIA-waived and test for up to 10 constituents, as well as pH and specific gravity. The results are then compared visually with a color-coded guide on the bottle.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-UCH10_16-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-UCH10-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup> To avoid color-coded visual inspection, a CLIA-waived urine analyzer like Roche Diagnostics' Urisys 1100 allows associated Chemstrip test reagent strips to be inserted and electronically analyzed, printing out the results.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Uri1100_17-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Uri1100-17\">[17]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>For POLs with a PPM certificate, CLIA-waived urine reagent strips and analyzers can still be used. However, certified physicians and mid-level practitioners at the lab may also turn to the bright-field or phase contrast microscope to further evaluate urine for constituents that would indicate disease or injury. Bright-field microscopes are one of the simplest, transmitting white light that gets partially absorbed by the denser parts of the sample, creating contrast. The phase contrast microscope is more complicated, separating the transmitted background light from the light scattered by the specimen to make phase changes more visible. Specimens have to be minimally processed and labile to ensure the accuracy of the test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AAFPPPM_18-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AAFPPPM-18\">[18]<\/a><\/sup> Microscopic examination is often done reflexively upon confirming abnormal visual and\/or chemical results, as suggested by The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. The chemical-based urine reagent strips in some cases can only provide a preliminary diagnosis, requiring microscopy to verify amounts of bacteria or types of crystals in the urine, for example.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LiesekeZeibig_8-4\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LiesekeZeibig-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>You can find an extensive listing of CLIA-waived POL instrument and test kit vendors (including for the constituents mentioned above) in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/LII:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Additional_Resources#List_of_CLIA-waived_POL_instrument_and_test_kit_vendors\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"LII:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Additional Resources\" data-key=\"7b007d81df62aa2d265b92f7a3ffdf2c\">Additional Resources section<\/a> of this guide.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-CollenDrug-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CollenDrug_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation Journal\">Collen, Mark (2012). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/7840929\/Profit-driven_drug_testing\" target=\"_blank\">\"Pro\ufb01t-Driven Drug Testing\"<\/a>. <i>Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy<\/i> (26): 13\u201317. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_object_identifier\" data-key=\"ae6d69c760ab710abc2dd89f3937d2f4\">doi<\/a>:<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.3109%2F15360288.2011.650358\" target=\"_blank\">10.3109\/15360288.2011.650358<\/a><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/7840929\/Profit-driven_drug_testing\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/7840929\/Profit-driven_drug_testing<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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Laboratory professionals are moving to a role that places them in the center of the data stream. As such, effective data collection and management is becoming more important than ever. This requires not only quality tools but also smooth, consistent workflows that can easily be followed and updated.\n\nPOL workflow:\r\n\n\nThe above diagram shows the typical workflow for the POL. While managing this workflow is important, the data associated with it goes beyond ordinary practice function; the data can be used to assist with tracking population health for the patients or be combined with financial data such as billing or spending on supplies.\nOther data streams may be generated outside this typical workflow as well. For example, the enactment of Meaningful Use Stage 3 by 2018 (the program was renamed from \"Meaningful Use\" to \"Promoting Interoperability\"[1][2]) meant EHRs had to be able to accept patient-generated data. This meant data coming from tracking tools like Fitbits or glucometers used by the patient had to be able to be accepted into an EHR.[3] This data, along with data from other POCT devices, aid the physician with diagnosis by giving them more data points to examine; however, this also requires the practice to have strong data management methods.\nThis area is a future frontier in the quest to use technology as a means of improving outcomes while driving costs down. The popularity of these patient devices and the trend towards using technology for healthcare purposes is drawing physician interest in using such devices for expanded monitoring of patients, with indicators supporting this trend on the development side.[3][4] The previously mentioned Healthy.io and its urinalysis strip than can be analyzed with a mobile app serves as one example.[5][6] Results can be stored and interpreted via the app, and that data can eventually make its way into a physician's compliant EHR. However, as Dihn-Le et al. pointed out in 2019, \"[i]ncreased partnerships and opportunities between makers of these applications and health systems are necessary to reach high interoperability and streamlined communication between EHR platforms, patient devices, and providers.\"[4]\n\n1.10.1 Data management tools and challenges \nLaboratory data management for a POL has largely been done manually on paper or using office software like Excel. As technology has progressed, some of the larger physician office groups have adopted more sophisticated tools like the LIS, a software system that records, manages, and stores data for clinical laboratories. The LIS is able to connect to laboratory instruments, track orders, and record and store results. A modern LIS is also capable of integrating with an EHR to allow the results to be stored in the complete patient record. However, a full-featured LIS may be too much software for smaller POLs. Some companies like Relaymed have tried to solve this challenge by introducing cloud-based middleware-like solutions that help integrate POCT instruments and wearables with the EHR and test orders to make smoother POC workflows and data management in the POL.[7]\nOther tools for connecting the lab with the physician office have emerged. Clinical information exchange (or health information exchange) systems have been designed to optimize workflows using application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services technology to connect systems.[8] (In fact, the previously mentioned Relaymed system is arguably in many ways a clinical information exchange system.) Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems are also increasingly being used. In many cases these systems are used for entering drug orders, but these systems can also be used to enter laboratory testing orders. This offers an opportunity for laboratory professionals to assist physicians with choosing the appropriate test.[9] \nWhen done well, laboratory data management can allow physician offices to track data for multiple business processes as well as patient care. This is made easier when software systems and POCT instruments are integrated and the staff is trained in their use. As such, laboratory personnel should be part of the data management system decision making processes, especially given the introduction of patient-generated laboratory data. This also provides an opportunity for laboratory directors to get involved, as they are the ones ultimately responsible for compliance with regulatory issues, particularly since CLIA regulations hold laboratory directors responsible for compliance with data-reporting EHR requirements. Yes, the POL is not impacted by some of the challenges regarding CLIA requirements; however, it can still be impacted by the requirements to collect data from multiple sources and put that data into the patient record.[10] As most POLs are operating on a CLIA certificate of waiver and the requirements for the laboratory director are minimal, an air of complacency can evolve in the POL environment. However, a POL's laboratory director must focus on being proactively involved with data collection and management functions, as well as the EHR and LIS selection and familiarization process.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Bresnick, J. (24 April 2018). \"CMS Renames Meaningful Use to Highlight Interoperability Goals\". Health IT Analytics. https:\/\/healthitanalytics.com\/news\/cms-renames-meaningful-use-to-highlight-interoperability-goals . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 AAP Division of Quality (13 June 2019). \"Meaningful use program renamed; stage 3 requirements revised\". AAP News. American Academy of Pediatrics. https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/aapnews\/news\/11909 . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 McLeod, Pamela Scherer (19 March 2015). \"Physicians Use Fitness Trackers to Monitor Patients in Real-time, Even as Developers Work to Incorporate Medical Laboratory Tests into the Devices\". Dark Daily. Dark Intelligence Group, Inc. http:\/\/www.darkdaily.com\/physicians-use-fitness-trackers-to-monitor-patients-in-real-time-even-as-developers-work-to-incorporate-medical-laboratory-tests-into-the-devices-528 . Retrieved 14 April 2015 .   \n \n\n\u2191 4.0 4.1 Dinh-Le, Catherine; Chuang, Rachel; Chokshi, Sara; Mann, Devin (2019). \"Wearable Health Technology and Electronic Health Record Integration: Scoping Review and Future Directions\". JMIR mHealth and uHealth 7 (9). doi:10.2196\/12861. ISSN 2291-5222. PMC 6746089. PMID 31512582. https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6746089\/ .   \n \n\n\u2191 Buhr, Sarah (18 February 2015). \"Scanadu\u2019s New Pee Stick Puts The Medical Lab On Your Smartphone\". Tech Crunch. Yahoo. https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2015\/02\/18\/scanadus-new-pee-stick-puts-the-medical-lab-on-your-smartphone\/ . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"About Us\". Healthy.io. https:\/\/healthy.io\/about-us . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"An alternative to a Lab Information System (LIS)\". Relaymed Blog. Relaymed. 30 November 2021. https:\/\/relaymed.com\/blog\/an-alternative-to-lab-information-system\/ . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Michel, Robert (30 March 2015). \"How Medical Laboratories Help Physicians Overcome the Failure of Many EHR Systems to Support Effective Lab Test Ordering and Lab Result Reporting\". DarkDaily.com. Dark Intelligence Group, Inc. http:\/\/www.darkdaily.com\/how-medical-laboratories-help-physicians-overcome-the-failure-of-many-ehr-systems-to-support-effective-lab-test-ordering-and-lab-result-reporting-330 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Sinard, John (2006). Practical Pathology Informatics: Demystifying Informatics for the Practicing Anatomic Pathologist. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 412. ISBN 9780387280585. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=WerUyK618fcC . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Henricks, Walter H. (18 March 2015). \"Accreditation and Regulatory Implications of Electronic Health Records for Laboratory Reporting\". InsuranceNewsNet.com, Inc. Archived from the original on 07 August 2015. http:\/\/insurancenewsnet.com\/oarticle\/2015\/03\/18\/accreditation-and-regulatory-implications-of-electronic-health-records-for-labor-a-606123.html . 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Laboratory professionals are moving to a role that places them in the center of the data stream. As such, effective data collection and management is becoming more important than ever. This requires not only quality tools but also smooth, consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Workflow\" title=\"Workflow\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"92bd8748272e20d891008dcb8243e8a8\">workflows<\/a> that can easily be followed and updated.\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd><b>POL workflow<\/b>:<br \/><\/dd><\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:POLWorkflow.png\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"2e8f48b2ca3e3eb8cdcee2c3d559bf69\"><img alt=\"POLWorkflow.png\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.limswiki.org\/www.limswiki.org\/images\/3\/3d\/POLWorkflow.png\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 400px;height: auto;\" \/><\/a>\n<\/p><p>The above diagram shows the typical workflow for the POL. While managing this workflow is important, the data associated with it goes beyond ordinary practice function; the data can be used to assist with tracking population health for the patients or be combined with financial data such as billing or spending on supplies.\n<\/p><p>Other data streams may be generated outside this typical workflow as well. For example, the enactment of Meaningful Use Stage 3 by 2018 (the program was renamed from \"Meaningful Use\" to \"Promoting Interoperability\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BresnickCMS18_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BresnickCMS18-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AAPMeaning19_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AAPMeaning19-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>) meant EHRs had to be able to accept patient-generated data. This meant data coming from tracking tools like Fitbits or glucometers used by the patient had to be able to be accepted into an EHR.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Fitbit_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Fitbit-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> This data, along with data from other POCT devices, aid the physician with diagnosis by giving them more data points to examine; however, this also requires the practice to have strong data management methods.\n<\/p><p>This area is a future frontier in the quest to use technology as a means of improving outcomes while driving costs down. The popularity of these patient devices and the trend towards using technology for healthcare purposes is drawing physician interest in using such devices for expanded monitoring of patients, with indicators supporting this trend on the development side.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Fitbit_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Fitbit-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Dinh-LeWear19_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Dinh-LeWear19-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> The previously mentioned Healthy.io and its urinalysis strip than can be analyzed with a mobile app serves as one example.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ScanTC_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ScanTC-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HIAbout_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HIAbout-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> Results can be stored and interpreted via the app, and that data can eventually make its way into a physician's compliant EHR. However, as Dihn-Le <i>et al.<\/i> pointed out in 2019, \"[i]ncreased partnerships and opportunities between makers of these applications and health systems are necessary to reach high interoperability and streamlined communication between EHR platforms, patient devices, and providers.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Dinh-LeWear19_4-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Dinh-LeWear19-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.10.1_Data_management_tools_and_challenges\">1.10.1 Data management tools and challenges<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Laboratory data management for a POL has largely been done manually on paper or using office software like Excel. As technology has progressed, some of the larger physician office groups have adopted more sophisticated tools like the LIS, a software system that records, manages, and stores data for clinical laboratories. The LIS is able to connect to laboratory instruments, track orders, and record and store results. A modern LIS is also capable of integrating with an EHR to allow the results to be stored in the complete patient record. However, a full-featured LIS may be too much software for smaller POLs. Some companies like Relaymed have tried to solve this challenge by introducing cloud-based middleware-like solutions that help integrate POCT instruments and wearables with the EHR and test orders to make smoother POC workflows and data management in the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RMAnAlt21_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RMAnAlt21-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Other tools for connecting the lab with the physician office have emerged. Clinical information exchange (or health information exchange) systems have been designed to optimize workflows using application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services technology to connect systems.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-DarkLISEHR_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-DarkLISEHR-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> (In fact, the previously mentioned Relaymed system is arguably in many ways a clinical information exchange system.) Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems are also increasingly being used. In many cases these systems are used for entering drug orders, but these systems can also be used to enter laboratory testing orders. This offers an opportunity for laboratory professionals to assist physicians with choosing the appropriate test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Sinard_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Sinard-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>When done well, laboratory data management can allow physician offices to track data for multiple business processes as well as patient care. This is made easier when software systems and POCT instruments are integrated and the staff is trained in their use. As such, laboratory personnel should be part of the data management system decision making processes, especially given the introduction of patient-generated laboratory data. This also provides an opportunity for laboratory directors to get involved, as they are the ones ultimately responsible for compliance with regulatory issues, particularly since CLIA regulations hold laboratory directors responsible for compliance with data-reporting EHR requirements. Yes, the POL is not impacted by some of the challenges regarding CLIA requirements; however, it can still be impacted by the requirements to collect data from multiple sources and put that data into the patient record.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HenricksAcc_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HenricksAcc-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> As most POLs are operating on a CLIA certificate of waiver and the requirements for the laboratory director are minimal, an air of complacency can evolve in the POL environment. However, a POL's laboratory director must focus on being proactively involved with data collection and management functions, as well as the EHR and LIS selection and familiarization process.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-BresnickCMS18-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-BresnickCMS18_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Bresnick, J. 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In truth, all these considerations are closely related to each other, with the goal of at least meeting operating costs while providing quality care to patients. However, plenty of challenges must be navigated along the way, from meeting state and federal regulatory requirements to billing properly. For the POL in particular, the practice must decide which tests to offer, finding balance between the most commonly ordered IVD tests\u2014such as dipstick urinalysis, complete blood counts, and prothrombin time[1]\u2014and those that will potentially see rapid revenue growth, including anemia tests, chronic inflammation tests, and the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) diabetic test.[2] \nDetermining ROI on diagnostic services isn't straightforward, however. In their 2020 paper published in British Journal of Healthcare Management, Price et al. note that ROI \"is most applicable when both costs and benefits are quantifiable.\"[3] Quantifying the benefits of adding clinical laboratory testing to your physician office isn't always a straightforward process, to be sure. For example, \"patient satisfaction\" is more a qualitative measurement of ROI. Additionally challenges appear when trying to determine ROI when adding in technology-based tools like a laboratory information system (LIS), as there are usually multiple stakeholders involved in the overall value proposition. Price et al. add[3]: \n\nThe combination of the return on investment with the value proposition provides a framework for identifying the expectation of the benefits of a new test (or a technology) tailored to the contribution (and needs) of each of the stakeholders. It informs the business case for change, as well as becoming the benchmark for delivering that change. To assist with this task, there are various tools available, such as time-driven activity-based costing and patient level information costing systems ...\nHowever, one of the major issues POL operators must deal with when considering cost\/benefit analysis is healthcare reform and reimbursement changes. For example, until CMS intervened in 2010, physicians could bill Medicare per drug panel, meaning an 11-panel urine drug screen could be billed 11 times. CMS amended their rules in 2010 to prevent this type of unintended billing behavior, making drug testing less lucrative in general, especially for the POL.[4] Another example can be found in the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA), passed in April 2014. Though its original purpose was to delay Medicare payment cuts to physicians until March 2015, Medicare cuts targeting the clinical laboratory fee schedule in 2017 were said to pose an economic threat to small laboratories, including POLs. CMS was set to switch to market-based rate changes that researchers like Kalorama Information and organizations like the National Independent Laboratory Association (NILA) and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) believed would adversely affect small laboratories.[5][6][7] Additionally problems came out of PAMA, with a non-representative sample of provider payment data skewing common test reimbursement abnormally lower.[8][9] This has led to much debate about what to do with PAMA. An April 2021 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report suggested the use of a random sampling of labs' payment data to guide reimbursement, with associations like NILA and the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) appearing to support the change in 2022.[8]\nThe economics of data management, which tools to use, and what data to save represent additional considerations for the POL. \"To improve clinical lab profitability in today's healthcare environment, it is essential for any practice to establish an ongoing process to produce data relevant to the management of its patient base,\" Medical Source, Inc. CEO Keith LaBonte said in 2011, also noting the importance of identifying relevant data and implementing effective processes for staff to collect and organize that data in data management systems.[10] \nFor more on estimating ROI for your POL, see the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) 2016 Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators section \"Return on Investment Estimation\".[11] While the estimation tools are targeted at hospitals, many of the same principles may apply to your POL.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Top 10 Tests In Physician Office Revealed\". Kalorama Information. 10 December 2014. Archived from the original on 05 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150605181846\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/about\/release.asp?id=3686 . Retrieved 21 June 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Report: Five Fastest-Growing Tests in Physician Office Labs\". PR Newswire. 18 December 2014. https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/report-five-fastest-growing-tests-in-physician-office-labs-300010866.html . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 3.0 3.1 Price, Christopher P; McGinley, Patrick; John, Andrew St (2 June 2020). \"What is the return on investment for laboratory medicine? The antidote to silo budgeting in diagnostics\" (in en). British Journal of Healthcare Management 26 (6): 1\u20138. doi:10.12968\/bjhc.2019.0075. ISSN 1358-0574. http:\/\/www.magonlinelibrary.com\/doi\/10.12968\/bjhc.2019.0075 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Collen, Mark (2012). \"Pro\ufb01t-Driven Drug Testing\". Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy (26): 13\u201317. doi:10.3109\/15360288.2011.650358. https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/7840929\/Profit-driven_drug_testing . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Park, Richard (13 October 2014). \"Examining the Physician Office Lab Market: Growth and Reimbursement\". Medical Design Technology. Advantage Business Media. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150915023725\/http:\/\/www.mdtmag.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/examining-physician-office-lab-market-growth-and-reimbursement . Retrieved 01 June 2015 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Recapping the 'Doc Fix' Act's Impacts on Medicare Lab Reimbursement\". Kalorama Information. June 2014. Archived from the original on 02 June 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150602204259\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/article\/2014-06\/Recapping-Doc-Fix-Acts-Impacts-Medicare-Lab-Reimbursement . Retrieved 02 June 2015 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Malone, Bill (1 June 2014). \"A New Era for Lab Reimbursement\". Clinical Laboratory News. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/cln\/articles\/2014\/june\/lab-reimbursement . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 8.0 8.1 Bonislawski, A. (21 December 2021). \"Lab Industry Hoping for Permanent Fix to PAMA in 2022\". 360 Dx. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20211228004059\/https:\/\/www.360dx.com\/clinical-lab-management\/lab-industry-hoping-permanent-fix-pama-2022 . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Poggi, J. (February 2020). \"PAMA Two Years Later\". Repertoire. https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/pama-two-years-later.html . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 LaBonte, Keith (February 2011). \"Navigating Reform for Profitability\" (PDF). Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory 20 (2). Archived from the original on 22 March 2015. http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150322005057\/http:\/\/www.consultants-lab.com\/app\/download\/315985104\/advance.pdf . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Return on Investment Estimation\" (PDF). Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators - How to Improve Hospital Quality and Safety. 2016. https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/wysiwyg\/professionals\/systems\/hospital\/qitoolkit\/combined\/f1_combo_returnoninvestment.pdf . 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In truth, all these considerations are closely related to each other, with the goal of at least meeting operating costs while providing quality care to patients. However, plenty of challenges must be navigated along the way, from meeting state and federal regulatory requirements to billing properly. For the POL in particular, the practice must decide which tests to offer, finding balance between the most commonly ordered IVD tests\u2014such as dipstick urinalysis, complete blood counts, and prothrombin time<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloTop10_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloTop10-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>\u2014and those that will potentially see rapid revenue growth, including anemia tests, chronic inflammation tests, and the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) diabetic test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloTop5_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloTop5-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Determining ROI on diagnostic services isn't straightforward, however. In their 2020 paper published in <i>British Journal of Healthcare Management<\/i>, Price <i>et al.<\/i> note that ROI \"is most applicable when both costs and benefits are quantifiable.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PriceWhatIs20_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PriceWhatIs20-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Quantifying the benefits of adding clinical laboratory testing to your physician office isn't always a straightforward process, to be sure. For example, \"patient satisfaction\" is more a qualitative measurement of ROI. Additionally challenges appear when trying to determine ROI when adding in technology-based tools like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory_information_system\" title=\"Laboratory information system\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"37add65b4d1c678b382a7d4817a9cf64\">laboratory information system<\/a> (LIS), as there are usually multiple stakeholders involved in the overall value proposition. Price <i>et al.<\/i> add<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PriceWhatIs20_3-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PriceWhatIs20-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>: \n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The combination of the return on investment with the value proposition provides a framework for identifying the expectation of the benefits of a new test (or a technology) tailored to the contribution (and needs) of each of the stakeholders. It informs the business case for change, as well as becoming the benchmark for delivering that change. To assist with this task, there are various tools available, such as time-driven activity-based costing and patient level information costing systems ...<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, one of the major issues POL operators must deal with when considering cost\/benefit analysis is healthcare reform and reimbursement changes. For example, until CMS intervened in 2010, physicians could bill Medicare per drug panel, meaning an 11-panel urine drug screen could be billed 11 times. CMS amended their rules in 2010 to prevent this type of unintended billing behavior, making drug testing less lucrative in general, especially for the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CollenDrug_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CollenDrug-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Another example can be found in the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA), passed in April 2014. Though its original purpose was to delay Medicare payment cuts to physicians until March 2015, Medicare cuts targeting the clinical laboratory fee schedule in 2017 were said to pose an economic threat to small laboratories, including POLs. CMS was set to switch to market-based rate changes that researchers like Kalorama Information and organizations like the National Independent Laboratory Association (NILA) and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) believed would adversely affect small laboratories.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ParkKalaGrowth_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ParkKalaGrowth-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloPOLCLIA_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloPOLCLIA-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AACCLabPay_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AACCLabPay-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> Additionally problems came out of PAMA, with a non-representative sample of provider payment data skewing common test reimbursement abnormally lower.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BonislawskiLab21_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BonislawskiLab21-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PoggiPAMA20_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PoggiPAMA20-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> This has led to much debate about what to do with PAMA. An April 2021 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report suggested the use of a random sampling of labs' payment data to guide reimbursement, with associations like NILA and the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) appearing to support the change in 2022.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BonislawskiLab21_8-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BonislawskiLab21-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>The economics of data management, which tools to use, and what data to save represent additional considerations for the POL. \"To improve clinical lab profitability in today's healthcare environment, it is essential for any practice to establish an ongoing process to produce data relevant to the management of its patient base,\" Medical Source, Inc. CEO Keith LaBonte said in 2011, also noting the importance of identifying relevant data and implementing effective processes for staff to collect and organize that data in data management systems.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LaBonteNav_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LaBonteNav-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>For more on estimating ROI for your POL, see the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) 2016 <i>Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators<\/i> section \"<a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/wysiwyg\/professionals\/systems\/hospital\/qitoolkit\/combined\/f1_combo_returnoninvestment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Return on Investment Estimation<\/a>\".<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AHRQReturn16_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AHRQReturn16-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> While the estimation tools are targeted at hospitals, many of the same principles may apply to your POL.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-KaloTop10-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-KaloTop10_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150605181846\/http:\/\/www.kaloramainformation.com\/about\/release.asp?id=3686\" target=\"_blank\">\"Top 10 Tests In Physician Office Revealed\"<\/a>. 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The laboratory will serve as a facilitator for the patient and clinicians alike to receive not only test results but also education about those results. The laboratory will also assist the clinical team with test utilization, reporting those results into the EHR as well as maintaining them.[1]\nLaboratory testing is in an upward trend, as seen with the growth of point-of-care testing and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Given the popularity of consumer products that track healthcare data, this trend should continue for years to come. One example of this is VeinViewer, which assists the phlebotomist with the location of veins and eliminates the painful process of sticking a patient more than once in an attempt to draw blood.[3] Other technologies are driving trends in this area, including in the testing domain, where for example Healthy.io (which acquired Scanadu\/inui Health in 2020) offers a urinalysis strip than can be analyzed with a mobile app.[4][5]\n\n1.8.2 POL testing trends \nThe third installment of research firm Kalorama Information's Physician Office Laboratory Markets reported the number of POLs performing CLIA-waived in vitro diagnostic (IVD) testing increased an average annual rate of 3.8 percent from 2005 to 2013, though \"the number of POLs conducting moderate- and high-complexity testing under CLIA compliance or accreditation decreased by an annual average rate of 0.8 percent.\"[6] In mid- to late 2014, Kalorama estimated that POLs were conducting nine percent of all clinical IVD testing in the United States, also noting that \"[n]ine out of the ten most-performed POL tests in the United States are CLIA-waived.\"[7]\nAs for what's being tested, the report noted that \"[i]n the past five years, the most performed POL tests have changed little with the exception of some recently CLIA-waived infectious disease tests and vitamin D testing.\"[6] The study also found that many of the CLIA waivers granted in 2014 have been for tests in \"highly competitive, established POL segments, such as drugs-of-abuse testing, routine clinical chemistries, urinalysis, hormone tests (including pregnancy), and dipstick urinalysis.\"[8] Many of those IVD tests were likely waived by regulation or cleared for home or over-the-counter use; however, a few of those tests had to go through a more rigorous process to become CLIA-waived.\nKalorama Information hasn't released a POL-specific report since 2014, but some information can be gleaned from other sources. In 2020, market research from Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) reported that POCT was outpacing overall diagnostic markets, and that molecular diagnostics is one of the fastest growing lab subspecialties.[9] This matches Thill's 2020 assessment that molecular diagnostics testing is becoming more readily available to the POL.[10] Thill also highlights the potential for PPM testing to make a comeback in the POL after nearly a decade of the percentage of labs performing PPM and other forms of moderate testing dropping. Writing for Repertoire magazine, Thill envisions those numbers slowly increasing again in the future, particularly given the rapid technological developments in molecular diagnostics testing, shifting some CLIA moderate molecular tests to waived, and other high-complexity molecular test to moderate. POLs wanting to perform more COVID-19 testing for their patients may also be a motivating factor to move up to CLIA moderate testing. This move to moderate may also be compelling to larger physician practices of five or more physicians wanting to conduct a higher throughput of both waived and moderate testing.[10]\n\n 1.8.3 Addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process \nOriginally an IVD test product not CLIA-waived by regulation or not cleared for home or over-the-counter use\u2014even if it had clear advantages as a CLIA-waived product\u2014would have to first be taken through the FDA 510(k) premarketing submission process which would then classify it as moderate or high complexity.[11] Then, if the product was viable as a moderate complexity device, the manufacturer would try to market and make money on their product and then go through the CLIA Waiver by Application process if they thought there were clear benefits and eligibility for CLIA-waived product status. By 2014, this process worked well enough for many manufacturers but frustrate a few who deemed their product non-viable to market unless it were CLIA-waived.[12] \nInitially driven by the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2012 (MDUFA III)\u2014an FDA attempt \"to increase the efficiency of regulatory processes in order to reduce the time it takes to bring safe and effective medical devices to the U.S. market\"[13]\u2014the FDA sought to overhaul its Administrative Procedures for CLIA Categorization guidance documents, tracking mechanisms, and public CLIA database to improve the IVD and medical equipment regulation process. Among these changes, effective March 21, 2014, was the addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process, specifically for \"that small subset of products that are not really viable if they are not waived.\"[12][14][15] The process is specific, requiring a pre-submission to receive FDA feedback first and be cleared for the Dual strategy. If approved, both the 510(k) and the CLIA Waiver by Application can be submitted at the same time.[12][11][16]\nOn December 17, 2014, rapid diagnostic manufacturer Quidel Corporation announced its Sofia Strep A+ Fluorescent Immunoassay, which became the first product to be approved through the Dual program[17], opening a potential gateway for other rapid diagnostic companies to fast-track their product through FDA and CLIA waiver approval. By 2020, more finalized reforms to the Dual program clarified the submission process, with the FDA stating, \"Use of the dual 510(k) and CLIA waiver by application pathway is optional; however, FDA believes this pathway is in many instances the least burdensome and fastest approach for manufacturers to obtain a CLIA waiver and at the same time as 510(k) clearance.\"[18] The FDA released its finalized guidance Recommendations for Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application Studies in February 2020[19], which helped clarify their stance. \n\n1.8.4 More sophisticated CLIA-waived tests appear \nSince the mid-2010, more sophisticated tests eligible for labs with a certificate of waiver have been appearing, further increasing same-day testing opportunities in POLs. For example, the first ever waived rapid screening test for syphilis was approved in the United States in December 2014, allowing physicians to make a preliminary diagnosis in as soon as 12 minutes. The product came about with the recognition of a the increasing number of primary and secondary syphilis cases in the U.S., nearly 55,000 new cases a year.[20] In 2015, reportedly almost four percent of all approved CLIA-waived tests were HIV tests, and of labs that offered CLIA-waived testing in general, 36 percent of them included at least one CLIA-waived HIV test.[21] \nOne of the biggest changes in the mid-2010s was the anticipation for waived molecular and nucleic acid-based testing. In an April 2015 interview with GenomeWeb, Cepheid chairman and CEO John Bishop stated the company would be \"adding a sales force specifically for the CLIA market in early May\" with expectations that the \"market is actually going to step up overall test volumes as you move more broadly-disseminated.\"[22] Alere was also making a similar focus, though both companies were arguably heading up the charge towards a new potential trend in the CLIA-waived testing market: molecular and nucleic acid-based testing. \n\n\"I think the molecular tests are going to grab market share very rapidly ... and that's going to get even more emphasized with all of the programs now on antibiotic stewardship and more diagnostically directed use of therapeutics.\"[22] - John Bishop, Cepheid, Inc. chairman and CEO\n\"[W]e look forward to kind of changing the concept in the marketplace, [and showing] that you can get a highly sensitive, molecular result in minutes.\"[23] - K.C. McGrath, Alere, Inc. respiratory product manager\n\"We expect many other simple and accurate tests using nucleic acid-based technology to be developed in the near future. Once cleared by FDA, such tests can allow health care professionals to receive test results more quickly to inform further diagnostic and treatment decisions.\"[24] - Alberto Gutierrez, FDA director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health\n\n\"I think traditional [polymerase chain reaction] assays will get better, faster, their boxes will get smaller, and you'll start to see a lot more point-of-care approved tests.\"[25] - Christine Ginocchio, BioM\u00e9rieux vice president of global microbiology affairs\nMolecular diagnostic tests had long been the domain of the full-fledged laboratory, even as companies like Cepheid made progress with sales of its molecular Flu Xpert test[22], rated by CLIA for moderate complexity labs.[26] With only roughly 29 percent of POLs running at some level of moderate complexity or better[27], however, molecular testing seemed largely out-of-reach for the POL. However, in January 2015, Alere and the FDA announced that the i Influenza A & B test had become the first ever nucleic acid-based test to receive CLIA-waived status, meaning it could be offered in POLs with a certificate of waiver.[26][24] Of course, not only were molecular tests beginning to make appearances for testing respiratory afflictions like influenza, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust waived molecular testing into the spotlight full-force. As of April 2022, nearly 20 CLIA-waived COVID-19 molecular tests\u2014some approved for home use\u2014were available under emergency use authorization (EUA).[28] Molecular-based sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing has also seen an uptick[29], highlighting the growing sophistication of waived tests available to POLs. In another example, in the spring of 2021, Binx Health became the first to have a CLIA-waived molecular chlamydia and gonorrhea POCT on the market.[30]\n\n1.8.5 Other players in the CLIA market \nOther entities have applied their focus to the CLIA market as well. Take AmericanBio, a custom reagent manufacturer that announced in October 2014 that it was implementing a \"CLIA Grade product line and CLIA Grade Custom Manufacturing Services,\" helping device manufacturers sort through \"regulatory framework, validation needs, consistency, and quality driven metrics that will support their diagnostic tool,\" both traditional and molecular.[31] Seminars and webinars about getting medical devices CLIA-waived by market research companies like Research and Markets and government agencies like the National Institutes of Health became more prominent in the mid-2010s also.[32][33] And niche businesses like MRI Global have popped up, offering specialty regulatory, device, and test development services for the CLIA market.[34]\nOne other growing player in the CLIA market is the pharmacy-based laboratory. Since June 2011, POLs have lost ground to pharmacy-based labs, which have gone from making up 2.7 percent of all labs in June 2011[35] to 8.0 percent in May 2022.[36] Though these numbers were growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, it likely only helped boost the pharmacy lab and its efforts to perform lab testing.[37] Writing for 360 Dx, Adam Bonislawski notes that \"[p]harmacy testing is done within pharmacies themselves, which are allowed to offer CLIA-waived tests provided they are registered as CLIA-waved laboratories.\"[37] With the previously mentioned EUAs on CLIA-waived COVID-19 tests, this further emboldened pharmacy labs to muscle in on POL territory to the point of making pharmacies only second to POLs in CLIA-waived testing. 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Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. https:\/\/www.raps.org\/news-and-articles\/news-articles\/2020\/2\/fda-finalizes-guidances-on-clia-waiver-application . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Recommendations for Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application Studies\". U.S. Food & Drug Administration. February 2020. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/regulatory-information\/search-fda-guidance-documents\/recommendations-dual-510k-and-clia-waiver-application-studies . Retrieved 27 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Trinity Biotech Announces CLIA Waiver of Rapid Syphilis Test\". GlobeNewswire, Inc. 16 December 2014. https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2014\/12\/16\/691813\/10112606\/en\/Trinity-Biotech-Announces-CLIA-Waiver-of-Rapid-Syphilis-Test.html . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"HIV testing - prevalent CLIA waived tests\". Percepta Associates, Inc. 12 March 2015. https:\/\/www.perceptaassociates.com\/hiv-testing-clia-waived-tests\/ . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 22.0 22.1 22.2 Johnson, Madeleine (26 April 2015). \"Cepheid Sees 'Significant Opportunity' in Menu Expansion, CLIA Market\". GenomeWeb. Genomeweb LLC. https:\/\/www.genomeweb.com\/business-news\/cepheid-sees-significant-opportunity-menu-expansion-clia-market . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Johnson, Madeleine (19 June 2014). \"With FDA-Cleared Flu Test, Alere Launches Isothermal MDx Platform for US Clinical Market\". GenomeWeb. Genomeweb LLC. https:\/\/www.genomeweb.com\/pcr\/fda-cleared-flu-test-alere-launches-isothermal-mdx-platform-us-clinical-market . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 24.0 24.1 Seiffert, Don (12 January 2015). \"FDA waiver of Alere's flu test poses threat to market leader Cepheid\". Boston Business Journal. American City Business Journals. https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/boston\/blog\/bioflash\/2015\/01\/fda-waiver-of-aleres-flu-test-poses-threat-to.html . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Johnson, Madeleine (30 April 2015). \"Q&A: BioM\u00e9rieux's Christine Ginocchio Chats About Her Clinical Lab Career Arc, Syndromic PCR Panels\". GenomeWeb. Genomeweb LLC. https:\/\/www.genomeweb.com\/pcr\/qa-biom-rieuxs-christine-ginocchio-chats-about-her-clinical-lab-career-arc-syndromic-pcr-panels . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 26.0 26.1 Johnson, Madeleine (12 January 2015). \"With CLIA Waiver and Widespread Flu, Alere Ramps Up Molecular Test Production\". GenomeWeb. Genomeweb LLC. https:\/\/www.genomeweb.com\/pcr\/clia-waiver-and-widespread-flu-alere-ramps-molecular-test-production . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"In Vitro Diagnostics EUAs - Molecular Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 18 April 2022. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices\/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-molecular-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2 . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Larkin, P.M.K.; Garner, O.B. (1 July 2020). \"Molecular Point-of-Care Testing in Clinical Laboratories\". Clinical Laboratory News. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. https:\/\/www.aacc.org\/cln\/articles\/2020\/july\/molecular-point-of-care-testing-in-clinical-laboratories . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Peck, A.D. (28 April 2021). \"FDA Grants CLIA Waiver Allowing First Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea to Be Performed at the Point of Care\". Dark Daily. https:\/\/www.darkdaily.com\/2021\/04\/28\/fda-grants-clia-waiver-allowing-first-test-for-chlamydia-and-gonorrhea-to-be-performed-at-the-point-of-care\/ . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"AmericanBio expands product offerings, introduces exclusive CLIA Grade product line\". AmericanBio, Inc. 17 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150527162034\/https:\/\/www.americanbio.com\/news-events\/americanbio-expands-product-offerings-introduces-exclusive-clia-grade-product-line1 . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"How to get a CLIA Waiver for your Medical Device: One and a Half Day In-person Seminar 2015 (Newark, NJ)\". Research and Markets. May 2015. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150527174014\/http:\/\/www.researchandmarkets.com\/reports\/3215400\/how-to-get-a-clia-waiver-for-your-medical-device . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 [08 January 2020 \"\"CLIA Waivers: The What, The Why, and The How\" Webinar\"]. National Institutes of Health. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. 08 January 2020 . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"FDA Clearance Consultants for 510(k) Submission\". MRI Global. https:\/\/www.mriglobal.org\/fda-clearance-consultants-for-510k-submission\/ . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Laboratories by Type of Facility\" (PDF). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. June 2011. Archived from the original on 10 April 2012. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120410205217\/https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/factype.pdf . Retrieved 17 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Laboratories by Type of Facility\" (PDF). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. May 2022. https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/factype.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 37.0 37.1 37.2 Bonislawski, A. (2 February 2022). \"COVID-19 Accelerating Trend Toward Pharmacy-Based Testing\". 360 Dx. https:\/\/www.360dx.com\/clinical-lab-management\/covid-19-accelerating-trend-toward-pharmacy-based-testing . 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The laboratory will serve as a facilitator for the patient and clinicians alike to receive not only test results but also education about those results. The laboratory will also assist the clinical team with test utilization, reporting those results into the EHR as well as maintaining them.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-COLAPCMH_1-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-COLAPCMH-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Laboratory testing is in an upward trend, as seen with the growth of point-of-care testing and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Given the popularity of consumer products that track healthcare data, this trend should continue for years to come. One example of this is VeinViewer, which assists the phlebotomist with the location of veins and eliminates the painful process of sticking a patient more than once in an attempt to draw blood.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-VViewer_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-VViewer-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Other technologies are driving trends in this area, including in the testing domain, where for example Healthy.io (which acquired Scanadu\/inui Health in 2020) offers a urinalysis strip than can be analyzed with a mobile app.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ScanTC_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ScanTC-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HIAbout_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HIAbout-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.8.2_POL_testing_trends\">1.8.2 POL testing trends<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The third installment of research firm Kalorama Information's <i>Physician Office Laboratory Markets<\/i> reported the number of POLs performing CLIA-waived <i>in vitro<\/i> diagnostic (IVD) testing increased an average annual rate of 3.8 percent from 2005 to 2013, though \"the number of POLs conducting moderate- and high-complexity testing under CLIA compliance or accreditation decreased by an annual average rate of 0.8 percent.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ParkKalaGrowth_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ParkKalaGrowth-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> In mid- to late 2014, Kalorama estimated that POLs were conducting nine percent of all clinical IVD testing in the United States, also noting that \"[n]ine out of the ten most-performed POL tests in the United States are CLIA-waived.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KaloIVDFut_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KaloIVDFut-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>As for what's being tested, the report noted that \"[i]n the past five years, the most performed POL tests have changed little with the exception of some recently CLIA-waived infectious disease tests and vitamin D testing.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ParkKalaGrowth_6-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ParkKalaGrowth-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> The study also found that many of the CLIA waivers granted in 2014 have been for tests in \"highly competitive, established POL segments, such as drugs-of-abuse testing, routine clinical chemistries, urinalysis, hormone tests (including pregnancy), and dipstick urinalysis.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ParkKalaTech_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ParkKalaTech-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> Many of those IVD tests were likely waived by regulation or cleared for home or over-the-counter use; however, a few of those tests had to go through a more rigorous process to become CLIA-waived.\n<\/p><p>Kalorama Information hasn't released a POL-specific report since 2014, but some information can be gleaned from other sources. In 2020, market research from Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) reported that POCT was outpacing overall diagnostic markets, and that molecular diagnostics is one of the fastest growing lab subspecialties.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HIDA2020Lab_9-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HIDA2020Lab-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> This matches Thill's 2020 assessment that molecular diagnostics testing is becoming more readily available to the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ThillSelling20_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ThillSelling20-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> Thill also highlights the potential for PPM testing to make a comeback in the POL after nearly a decade of the percentage of labs performing PPM and other forms of moderate testing dropping. Writing for <i>Repertoire<\/i> magazine, Thill envisions those numbers slowly increasing again in the future, particularly given the rapid technological developments in molecular diagnostics testing, shifting some CLIA moderate molecular tests to waived, and other high-complexity molecular test to moderate. POLs wanting to perform more COVID-19 testing for their patients may also be a motivating factor to move up to CLIA moderate testing. This move to moderate may also be compelling to larger physician practices of five or more physicians wanting to conduct a higher throughput of both waived and moderate testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ThillSelling20_10-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ThillSelling20-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"rdp-ebb-1.8.3_Addition_of_the_Dual_510(k)_and_CLIA_Waiver_by_Application_process\"><\/span><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.8.3_Addition_of_the_Dual_510.28k.29_and_CLIA_Waiver_by_Application_process\">1.8.3 Addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Originally an IVD test product not CLIA-waived by regulation or not cleared for home or over-the-counter use\u2014even if it had clear advantages as a CLIA-waived product\u2014would have to first be taken through the FDA 510(k) premarketing submission process which would then classify it as moderate or high complexity.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIAAdminProc_11-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIAAdminProc-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> Then, if the product was viable as a moderate complexity device, the manufacturer would try to market and make money on their product and then go through the CLIA Waiver by Application process if they thought there were clear benefits and eligibility for CLIA-waived product status. By 2014, this process worked well enough for many manufacturers but frustrate a few who deemed their product non-viable to market unless it were CLIA-waived.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WirtQandA_12-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WirtQandA-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>Initially driven by the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2012 (MDUFA III)\u2014an FDA attempt \"to increase the efficiency of regulatory processes in order to reduce the time it takes to bring safe and effective medical devices to the U.S. market\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MDUFAIII_13-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MDUFAIII-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup>\u2014the FDA sought to overhaul its Administrative Procedures for CLIA Categorization guidance documents, tracking mechanisms, and public CLIA database to improve the IVD and medical equipment regulation process. Among these changes, effective March 21, 2014, was the addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process, specifically for \"that small subset of products that are not really viable if they are not waived.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WirtQandA_12-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WirtQandA-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MullenFDABlog_14-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MullenFDABlog-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RathFDA_15-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RathFDA-15\">[15]<\/a><\/sup> The process is specific, requiring a pre-submission to receive FDA feedback first and be cleared for the Dual strategy. If approved, both the 510(k) and the CLIA Waiver by Application can be submitted at the same time.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-WirtQandA_12-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-WirtQandA-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIAAdminProc_11-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIAAdminProc-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDACLIAWaiver_16-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDACLIAWaiver-16\">[16]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>On December 17, 2014, rapid diagnostic manufacturer Quidel Corporation announced its Sofia Strep A+ Fluorescent Immunoassay, which became the first product to be approved through the Dual program<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-QuidelFirst_17-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-QuidelFirst-17\">[17]<\/a><\/sup>, opening a potential gateway for other rapid diagnostic companies to fast-track their product through FDA and CLIA waiver approval. By 2020, more finalized reforms to the Dual program clarified the submission process, with the FDA stating, \"Use of the dual 510(k) and CLIA waiver by application pathway is optional; however, FDA believes this pathway is in many instances the least burdensome and fastest approach for manufacturers to obtain a CLIA waiver and at the same time as 510(k) clearance.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-MezherFDA20_18-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-MezherFDA20-18\">[18]<\/a><\/sup> The FDA released its finalized guidance <i>Recommendations for Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application Studies<\/i> in February 2020<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDARecomm20_19-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDARecomm20-19\">[19]<\/a><\/sup>, which helped clarify their stance. \n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.8.4_More_sophisticated_CLIA-waived_tests_appear\">1.8.4 More sophisticated CLIA-waived tests appear<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Man_undergoes_a_COVID-19_swab_test_E.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"686a1a72f9945ee40684d033ac24b793\"><img alt=\"Man undergoes a COVID-19 swab test E.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/e6\/Man_undergoes_a_COVID-19_swab_test_E.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Since the mid-2010, more sophisticated tests eligible for labs with a certificate of waiver have been appearing, further increasing same-day testing opportunities in POLs. For example, the first ever waived rapid screening test for syphilis was approved in the United States in December 2014, allowing physicians to make a preliminary diagnosis in as soon as 12 minutes. The product came about with the recognition of a the increasing number of primary and secondary syphilis cases in the U.S., nearly 55,000 new cases a year.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-TBSyph_20-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-TBSyph-20\">[20]<\/a><\/sup> In 2015, reportedly almost four percent of all approved CLIA-waived tests were HIV tests, and of labs that offered CLIA-waived testing in general, 36 percent of them included at least one CLIA-waived HIV test.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PerceptaHIVCLIA_21-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PerceptaHIVCLIA-21\">[21]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>One of the biggest changes in the mid-2010s was the anticipation for waived molecular and nucleic acid-based testing. In an April 2015 interview with GenomeWeb, Cepheid chairman and CEO John Bishop stated the company would be \"adding a sales force specifically for the CLIA market in early May\" with expectations that the \"market is actually going to step up overall test volumes as you move more broadly-disseminated.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonCeph_22-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonCeph-22\">[22]<\/a><\/sup> Alere was also making a similar focus, though both companies were arguably heading up the charge towards a new potential trend in the CLIA-waived testing market: molecular and nucleic acid-based testing. \n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\"I think the molecular tests are going to grab market share very rapidly ... and that's going to get even more emphasized with all of the programs now on antibiotic stewardship and more diagnostically directed use of therapeutics.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonCeph_22-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonCeph-22\">[22]<\/a><\/sup> - <i>John Bishop, Cepheid, Inc. chairman and CEO<\/i>\n<\/p><p>\"[W]e look forward to kind of changing the concept in the marketplace, [and showing] that you can get a highly sensitive, molecular result in minutes.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonAlere_23-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonAlere-23\">[23]<\/a><\/sup> - <i>K.C. McGrath, Alere, Inc. respiratory product manager<\/i>\n<\/p><p>\"We expect many other simple and accurate tests using nucleic acid-based technology to be developed in the near future. Once cleared by FDA, such tests can allow health care professionals to receive test results more quickly to inform further diagnostic and treatment decisions.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeiffertAlere_24-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeiffertAlere-24\">[24]<\/a><\/sup> - <i>Alberto Gutierrez, FDA director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health<\/i>\n<\/p><p>\n\"I think traditional [polymerase chain reaction] assays will get better, faster, their boxes will get smaller, and you'll start to see a lot more point-of-care approved tests.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonGinocchio_25-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonGinocchio-25\">[25]<\/a><\/sup> - <i>Christine Ginocchio, BioM\u00e9rieux vice president of global microbiology affairs<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Molecular diagnostic tests had long been the domain of the full-fledged laboratory, even as companies like Cepheid made progress with sales of its molecular Flu Xpert test<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonCeph_22-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonCeph-22\">[22]<\/a><\/sup>, rated by CLIA for moderate complexity labs.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonAlere2_26-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonAlere2-26\">[26]<\/a><\/sup> With only roughly 29 percent of POLs running at some level of moderate complexity or better<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_27-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-27\">[27]<\/a><\/sup>, however, molecular testing seemed largely out-of-reach for the POL. However, in January 2015, Alere and the FDA announced that the i Influenza A & B test had become the first ever nucleic acid-based test to receive CLIA-waived status, meaning it could be offered in POLs with a certificate of waiver.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JohnsonAlere2_26-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JohnsonAlere2-26\">[26]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeiffertAlere_24-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeiffertAlere-24\">[24]<\/a><\/sup> Of course, not only were molecular tests beginning to make appearances for testing respiratory afflictions like influenza, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust waived molecular testing into the spotlight full-force. As of April 2022, nearly 20 CLIA-waived COVID-19 molecular tests\u2014some approved for home use\u2014were available under emergency use authorization (EUA).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDAInVitro22_28-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDAInVitro22-28\">[28]<\/a><\/sup> Molecular-based sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing has also seen an uptick<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LarkinMolec20_29-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LarkinMolec20-29\">[29]<\/a><\/sup>, highlighting the growing sophistication of waived tests available to POLs. In another example, in the spring of 2021, Binx Health became the first to have a CLIA-waived molecular chlamydia and gonorrhea POCT on the market.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PeckFDA21_30-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PeckFDA21-30\">[30]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.8.5_Other_players_in_the_CLIA_market\">1.8.5 Other players in the CLIA market<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Other entities have applied their focus to the CLIA market as well. Take AmericanBio, a custom reagent manufacturer that announced in October 2014 that it was implementing a \"CLIA Grade product line and CLIA Grade Custom Manufacturing Services,\" helping device manufacturers sort through \"regulatory framework, validation needs, consistency, and quality driven metrics that will support their diagnostic tool,\" both traditional and molecular.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ABCLIA_31-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ABCLIA-31\">[31]<\/a><\/sup> Seminars and webinars about getting medical devices CLIA-waived by market research companies like Research and Markets and government agencies like the National Institutes of Health became more prominent in the mid-2010s also.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RMCLIA_32-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RMCLIA-32\">[32]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHCLIA_33-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHCLIA-33\">[33]<\/a><\/sup> And niche businesses like MRI Global have popped up, offering specialty regulatory, device, and test development services for the CLIA market.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PfMCLIA_34-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PfMCLIA-34\">[34]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>One other growing player in the CLIA market is the pharmacy-based laboratory. Since June 2011, POLs have lost ground to pharmacy-based labs, which have gone from making up 2.7 percent of all labs in June 2011<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSJune11Count_35-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSJune11Count-35\">[35]<\/a><\/sup> to 8.0 percent in May 2022.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSMar22Count_36-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSMar22Count-36\">[36]<\/a><\/sup> Though these numbers were growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, it likely only helped boost the pharmacy lab and its efforts to perform lab testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BonislawskiCOVID22_37-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BonislawskiCOVID22-37\">[37]<\/a><\/sup> Writing for <i>360 Dx<\/i>, Adam Bonislawski notes that \"[p]harmacy testing is done within pharmacies themselves, which are allowed to offer CLIA-waived tests provided they are registered as CLIA-waved laboratories.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-BonislawskiCOVID22_37-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-BonislawskiCOVID22-37\">[37]<\/a><\/sup> With the previously mentioned EUAs on CLIA-waived COVID-19 tests, this further emboldened pharmacy labs to muscle in on POL territory to the point of making pharmacies only second to POLs in CLIA-waived testing. 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These tests must be of moderate complexity and require a microscope as the primary analysis tool, and they must be performed by a qualified physician or nurse practitioner in a set period of time, with limited handling of the specimen for the utmost accuracy.[1] Eligibility of PPM tests is determined by CMS, and those tests include wet mounted tissue examinations, semen analysis, certain mucous and nasal smears, and certain urinalyses.[2] (For the full list, consult the CMS-updated PDF file.)\nThese individual tests are useful to many POLs, though they have their own procedures and require the ability to focus and maintain the microscope at optimal performance level. Part of doing so is learning the structures of the microscope and how to use it. Since these procedures are performed by physicians or mid-level practitioners, the provider should be well trained in how to do this. They should be able to identify the parts of the microscope and understand how the lenses work. Knowledge of proper slide preparation is also vital, as improperly prepared slides can ruin an otherwise correctly performed PPMT procedure. In addition to an appropriate microscope, PPMT procedures require several other items, including immersion oil, lens paper, and tissue (lint free, soft).[3] Finally, though PPMT isn't regulated, the provider and laboratory personnel should carefully document quality assurance procedures for PPMT at regular intervals.[1] As noted previously, POLs that incorporate PPM testing have different requirements for laboratory directors than CLIA-waived labs, requiring a higher level of documented training and competence.[4]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 \"Waived and Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Tests\". American Academy of Family Physicians. https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/waived-ppm-tests.html . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Provider-performed Microscopy Procedures\" (PDF). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/ppmplist.pdf . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"How to Apply for a CLIA Certificate, Including International Laboratories\". Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 1 December 2021. https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Provider-performed_microscopy_testing\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Provider-performed_microscopy_testing<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:40.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 30 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","971e3d4c15ecef24c2f15be1859736fc_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Provider-performed_microscopy_testing rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Provider-performed_microscopy_testing skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Provider-performed microscopy testing<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.7_Provider-performed_microscopy_testing\">1.7 Provider-performed microscopy testing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CLIA has approved some tests for the provider performed microscopy (PPM) level, a subcategory of the moderate complexity level. These tests must be of moderate complexity and require a microscope as the primary analysis tool, and they must be performed by a qualified physician or nurse practitioner in a set period of time, with limited handling of the specimen for the utmost accuracy.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AAFPPPM_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AAFPPPM-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Eligibility of PPM tests is determined by CMS, and those tests include wet mounted tissue examinations, semen analysis, certain mucous and nasal smears, and certain urinalyses.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSPPMList_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSPPMList-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> (For the full list, consult the <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/ppmplist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CMS-updated PDF file<\/a>.)\n<\/p><p>These individual tests are useful to many POLs, though they have their own procedures and require the ability to focus and maintain the microscope at optimal performance level. Part of doing so is learning the structures of the microscope and how to use it. Since these procedures are performed by physicians or mid-level practitioners, the provider should be well trained in how to do this. They should be able to identify the parts of the microscope and understand how the lenses work. Knowledge of proper slide preparation is also vital, as improperly prepared slides can ruin an otherwise correctly performed PPMT procedure. In addition to an appropriate microscope, PPMT procedures require several other items, including immersion oil, lens paper, and tissue (lint free, soft).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Finally, though PPMT isn't regulated, the provider and laboratory personnel should carefully document quality assurance procedures for PPMT at regular intervals.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-AAFPPPM_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-AAFPPPM-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> As noted previously, POLs that incorporate PPM testing have different requirements for laboratory directors than CLIA-waived labs, requiring a higher level of documented training and competence.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCertApply_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCertApply-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-AAFPPPM-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AAFPPPM_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-AAFPPPM_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/waived-ppm-tests.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Waived and Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Tests\"<\/a>. American Academy of Family Physicians<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/waived-ppm-tests.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/family-physician\/practice-and-career\/managing-your-practice\/clia\/waived-ppm-tests.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 20 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Waived+and+Provider+Performed+Microscopy+%28PPM%29+Tests&rft.atitle=&rft.pub=American+Academy+of+Family+Physicians&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aafp.org%2Ffamily-physician%2Fpractice-and-career%2Fmanaging-your-practice%2Fclia%2Fwaived-ppm-tests.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Provider-performed_microscopy_testing\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMSPPMList-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMSPPMList_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/ppmplist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Provider-performed Microscopy Procedures\"<\/a> (PDF). 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Retrieved 20 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Provider-performed+Microscopy+Procedures&rft.atitle=&rft.pub=Centers+for+Medicare+and+Medicaid+Services&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.gov%2FRegulations-and-Guidance%2FLegislation%2FCLIA%2Fdownloads%2Fppmplist.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Provider-performed_microscopy_testing\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-GarrelsOatis-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/i><\/a> (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323292368<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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However, both personnel and patients (those who use testing devices at home) must be trained on how to use POCT devices in order to get the most accurate results.[3][4]\nSome POCT devices are gradually allowing the patient to send data from their instruments\u2014or even their mobile phones\u2014directly to the physician office. However, this has historically not always a straightforward procedure. As the CAP noted in 2013 concerning POCT, \"interoperability should be developed or expanded ... to provide better oversight and incorporation of results into the electronic medical record.\"[5] Multi-stage efforts towards \"Meaningful Use\" of electronic health records (EHRs) that are able to accept patient-generated data went into effect in the early to mid-2010s, followed by other pushes towards integrating POCT results with a wide variety of informatics systems.[6][7] However, interoperability and meaningful use of POCT data and EHRs still has work to do. As Labcorp's strategic director of clinical technology Adam Plotts notes, \"[t]he main challenge is the way technology brings outside patient data into the provider's workflow.\"[8] During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has extended to at-home testing and the reporting of results over a mobile device.[9] However, from the perspective of the POL, these same at-home test kits can be used in the POL, and as long as results get properly documented\u2014preferably in the patient's EHR record\u2014POCT provides a better chance at timely patient outcomes.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Stiles, K. (2020). \"Nebraska Public Health Laboratory Point of Care Waived Testing for Long Term Care Facilities\". Nebraska Public Health Laboratory. https:\/\/www.nehca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/POC-Waived-Training-LTC.pdf . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Thill, M. (October 2020). \"Selling Moderate Complexity\". Repertoire. https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Kiechle, Frederick L.Main, Rhonda Ingram (2002). The Hitchhiker's Guide to Improving Efficiency in the Clinical Laboratory. American Association for Clinical Chemistry. pp. 132. ISBN 9781890883720. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=ud55aVHAiTQC . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing\". Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools. National Institutes of Health. 30 June 2018. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190211145517\/http:\/\/report.nih.gov\/nihfactsheets\/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=112 . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Point Of Care Testing\". College of American Pathologists. September 2013. http:\/\/www.cap.org\/apps\/\/cap.portal?_nfpb=true&cntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow&_windowLabel=cntvwrPtlt&cntvwrPtlt{actionForm.contentReference}=policies%2Fpolicy_appII.html .   \n[dead link ] \n\n\u2191 Futrell, K. (22 June 2017). \"Looking at POCT through a new 'value' lens\". Medical Laboratory Observer. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/continuing-education\/article\/13009205\/looking-at-poct-through-a-new-value-lens . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Dhawan, Atam P. (2018). \"Editorial Trends and Challenges in Translation of Point-of-Care Technologies in Healthcare\". IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine 6: 1\u20138. doi:10.1109\/JTEHM.2018.2866162. ISSN 2168-2372. PMC PMC6225954. PMID 30430044. https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/8485509\/ .   \n \n\n\u2191 Plotts, A. (21 September 2021). \"Creating Meaningful Interoperability for Patient Healthcare Records\". Labcorp. https:\/\/www.labcorp.com\/unique-perspectives\/blog\/creating-meaningful-interoperability-patient-healthcare-records . Retrieved 20 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Juluru, K.; Weitz, A.; Fleurence, R.L. et al. (11 February 2022). \"Reporting COVID-19 Self-Test Results: The Next Frontier\" (in en). 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However, both personnel and patients (those who use testing devices at home) must be trained on how to use POCT devices in order to get the most accurate results.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-KiechleMain_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-KiechleMain-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHPOCTFact_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHPOCTFact-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Some POCT devices are gradually allowing the patient to send data from their instruments\u2014or even their mobile phones\u2014directly to the physician office. However, this has historically not always a straightforward procedure. As the CAP noted in 2013 concerning POCT, \"interoperability should be developed or expanded ... to provide better oversight and incorporation of results into the electronic medical record.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CAPPOCT_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CAPPOCT-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Multi-stage efforts towards \"Meaningful Use\" of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Electronic_health_record\" title=\"Electronic health record\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"f2e31a73217185bb01389404c1fd5255\">electronic health records<\/a> (EHRs) that are able to accept patient-generated data went into effect in the early to mid-2010s, followed by other pushes towards integrating POCT results with a wide variety of informatics systems.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FutrellLook17_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FutrellLook17-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-7\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> However, interoperability and meaningful use of POCT data and EHRs still has work to do. As Labcorp's strategic director of clinical technology Adam Plotts notes, \"[t]he main challenge is the way technology brings outside patient data into the provider's workflow.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-PlottsCreat21_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-PlottsCreat21-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has extended to at-home testing and the reporting of results over a mobile device.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-9\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> However, from the perspective of the POL, these same at-home test kits can be used in the POL, and as long as results get properly documented\u2014preferably in the patient's EHR record\u2014POCT provides a better chance at timely patient outcomes.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-NPHPOCT-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-NPHPOCT_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Stiles, K. (2020). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nehca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/POC-Waived-Training-LTC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Nebraska Public Health Laboratory Point of Care Waived Testing for Long Term Care Facilities\"<\/a>. Nebraska Public Health Laboratory<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nehca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/POC-Waived-Training-LTC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nehca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/POC-Waived-Training-LTC.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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(October 2020). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Selling Moderate Complexity\"<\/a>. <i>Repertoire<\/i><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/repertoiremag.com\/selling-moderate-complexity.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Selling+Moderate+Complexity&rft.atitle=Repertoire&rft.aulast=Thill%2C+M.&rft.au=Thill%2C+M.&rft.date=October+2020&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Frepertoiremag.com%2Fselling-moderate-complexity.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Point-of-care_testing\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-KiechleMain-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-KiechleMain_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Kiechle, Frederick L.Main, Rhonda Ingram (2002). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=ud55aVHAiTQC\" target=\"_blank\"><i>The Hitchhiker's Guide to Improving Efficiency in the Clinical Laboratory<\/i><\/a>. 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Serialized with JSON.\n -->\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"printfooter\">Source: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Point-of-care_testing\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Point-of-care_testing<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- end content --><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div><!-- end of the left (by default at least) column --><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/body>","8cb8caa8995d9527de5db6d5ff498a21_images":["https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/6c\/COVID-19_Schnelltest.jpg"],"8cb8caa8995d9527de5db6d5ff498a21_timestamp":1657141235,"161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_type":"article","161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_title":"1.5 Regulatory compliance: CLIA","161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_url":"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA","161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_plaintext":"\n\nBook:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Regulatory compliance: CLIAFrom LIMSWikiJump to navigationJump to search1.5 Regulatory compliance: CLIA \nIn 1988, CLIA was passed as an amendment to the original 1967 legislature.[1] CLIA attempts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of test results regardless of where the test was performed. As part of this process, seven different criteria are used to gauge and assign one of three complexity levels to laboratory devices, assays, and examinations: high, moderate, and waived.[2][3] Clinical laboratories handling specimens originating from the U.S. and its territories must apply for a CLIA certificate that is appropriate for the type of testing it performs.\nThe POL largely conducts CLIA-waived tests, with 70.6 percent of all non-exempt POLs in the U.S. running on a CLIA certificate of waiver as of May 2022.[4] These tests are recognized as simple to perform with a low risk of erroneous results and include among others urinalysis for pregnancy and drugs of abuse, blood glucose and cholesterol tests, and fertility analysis. Despite the simplicity of a waived test, it \"needs to be performed correctly, by trained personnel and in an environment where good laboratory practices are followed.\"[5] As such, CMS provided additional enforcement of labs with CLIA certificates of waiver in the 2010s, conducting on-site visits to approximately two percent of such labs to verify quality testing, regulatory compliance, and test appropriateness.[6] \nCLIA-waived testing is not the only testing that goes on at a POL. In some cases, a POL may also offer moderate-level provider performed microscopy (PPM) testing (17.5 percent of all POLs as of May 2022[4]), depending on the office specialty.[7] To perform this type of testing in addition to waived testing, a PPM certificate is required.\nFor POLs exclusively conducting waived testing, anyone can be the laboratory director; however, some states have different requirements, so it is important the POL checks with their local regulatory body when hiring staff for the laboratory. POLs that also incorporate PPM testing have different requirements for directors, who \"must meet specific education, training and experience under subpart M of the CLIA requirements.\"[8]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Public Law 100-578\" (PDF). United States Statutes at Large, Volume 102. 31 October 1988. https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 August 2018). \"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Test complexities\". https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"CLIA Categorizations\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 25 February 2020. https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/ivd-regulatory-assistance\/clia-categorizations . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 4.0 4.1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Waived Tests\". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3 September 2021. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/waived-tests.html . Retrieved April 18, 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Certificate of Waiver Laboratory Project\". Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 27 February 2014. Archived from the original on 02 January 2019. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190102181225\/https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Certificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"How to Apply for a CLIA Certificate, Including International Laboratories\". Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 1 December 2021. https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:40.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 28 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Regulatory_compliance_CLIA rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Regulatory_compliance_CLIA skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Regulatory compliance: CLIA<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.5_Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\">1.5 Regulatory compliance: CLIA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 1988, CLIA was passed as an amendment to the original 1967 legislature.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIA88Doc_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIA88Doc-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> CLIA attempts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of test results regardless of where the test was performed. As part of this process, seven different criteria are used to gauge and assign one of three complexity levels to laboratory devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Assay\" title=\"Assay\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"ea17cf4415e898e1838538495235ef71\">assays<\/a>, and examinations: high, moderate, and waived.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCTestCom_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCTestCom-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-FDAIVDReg_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-FDAIVDReg-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Clinical laboratories handling specimens originating from the U.S. and its territories must apply for a CLIA certificate that is appropriate for the type of testing it performs.\n<\/p><p>The POL largely conducts CLIA-waived tests, with 70.6 percent of all non-exempt POLs in the U.S. running on a CLIA certificate of waiver as of May 2022.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> These tests are recognized as simple to perform with a low risk of erroneous results and include among others urinalysis for pregnancy and drugs of abuse, blood glucose and cholesterol tests, and fertility analysis. Despite the simplicity of a waived test, it \"needs to be performed correctly, by trained personnel and in an environment where good laboratory practices are followed.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCWaived_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCWaived-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> As such, CMS provided additional enforcement of labs with CLIA certificates of waiver in the 2010s, conducting on-site visits to approximately two percent of such labs to verify quality testing, regulatory compliance, and test appropriateness.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSWaivedCheck_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSWaivedCheck-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> \n<\/p><p>CLIA-waived testing is not the only testing that goes on at a POL. In some cases, a POL may also offer moderate-level provider performed microscopy (PPM) testing (17.5 percent of all POLs as of May 2022<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_4-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>), depending on the office specialty.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> To perform this type of testing in addition to waived testing, a PPM certificate is required.\n<\/p><p>For POLs exclusively conducting waived testing, anyone can be the laboratory director; however, some states have different requirements, so it is important the POL checks with their local regulatory body when hiring staff for the laboratory. POLs that also incorporate PPM testing have different requirements for directors, who \"must meet specific education, training and experience under subpart M of the CLIA requirements.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSCertApply_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSCertApply-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-CLIA88Doc-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CLIA88Doc_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Public Law 100-578\"<\/a> (PDF). <i>United States Statutes at Large, Volume 102<\/i>. 31 October 1988<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Public+Law+100-578&rft.atitle=United+States+Statutes+at+Large%2C+Volume+102&rft.date=31+October+1988&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govinfo.gov%2Fcontent%2Fpkg%2FSTATUTE-102%2Fpdf%2FSTATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CDCTestCom-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CDCTestCom_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 August 2018). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Test complexities\"<\/a><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Clinical+Laboratory+Improvement+Amendments+%28CLIA%29%3A+Test+complexities&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.au=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft.date=6+August+2018&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fclia%2Ftest-complexities.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-FDAIVDReg-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-FDAIVDReg_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/ivd-regulatory-assistance\/clia-categorizations\" target=\"_blank\">\"CLIA Categorizations\"<\/a>. 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Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=CLIA+Categorizations&rft.atitle=&rft.date=25+February+2020&rft.pub=U.S.+Food+and+Drug+Administration&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2Fmedical-devices%2Fivd-regulatory-assistance%2Fclia-categorizations&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMS22Enroll-4\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_4-0\">4.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_4-1\">4.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\"<\/a> (PDF)<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 17 May 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Enrollment%2C+CLIA+exempt+states%2C+and+certification+of+accreditation+by+organization&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Centers+for+Medicare+and+Medicaid+Services%2C+Division+of+Laboratory+Services&rft.au=Centers+for+Medicare+and+Medicaid+Services%2C+Division+of+Laboratory+Services&rft.date=May+2022&rft_id=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.gov%2FRegulations-and-Guidance%2FLegislation%2FCLIA%2FDownloads%2Fstatupda.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CDCWaived-5\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CDCWaived_5-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/waived-tests.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Waived Tests\"<\/a>. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3 September 2021<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/waived-tests.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labquality\/waived-tests.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved April 18, 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Waived+Tests&rft.atitle=&rft.date=3+September+2021&rft.pub=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Flabquality%2Fwaived-tests.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMSWaivedCheck-6\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMSWaivedCheck_6-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190102181225\/https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Certificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html\" target=\"_blank\">\"Certificate of Waiver Laboratory Project\"<\/a>. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 27 February 2014. Archived from <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Certificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html\" target=\"_blank\">the original<\/a> on 02 January 2019<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190102181225\/https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Certificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190102181225\/https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Certificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Certificate+of+Waiver+Laboratory+Project&rft.atitle=&rft.date=27+February+2014&rft.pub=Centers+for+Medicare+and+Medicaid+Services&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20190102181225%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.gov%2FRegulations-and-Guidance%2FLegislation%2FCLIA%2FCertificate_of_-Waiver_Laboratory_Project.html&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-GarrelsOatis-7\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_7-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/i><\/a> (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323292368<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+and+Diagnostic+Testing+in+Ambulatory+Care%3A+A+Guide+for+Healthcare+Professionals&rft.aulast=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.au=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.date=2014&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B368&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323292368&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DLM9sBQAAQBAJ&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMSCertApply-8\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMSCertApply_8-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories\" target=\"_blank\">\"How to Apply for a CLIA Certificate, Including International Laboratories\"<\/a>. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 1 December 2021<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=How+to+Apply+for+a+CLIA+Certificate%2C+Including+International+Laboratories&rft.atitle=&rft.date=1+December+2021&rft.pub=Centers+for+Medicare+and+Medicaid+Services&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.gov%2FRegulations-and-Guidance%2FLegislation%2FCLIA%2FHow_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210035\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.071 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.088 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 5559\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 43164\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 16467\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 18\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 13226\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 80.881 1 -total\n 89.53% 72.413 1 Template:Reflist\n 66.23% 53.568 8 Template:Citation\/core\n 58.60% 47.394 7 Template:Cite_web\n 17.92% 14.496 1 Template:Cite_book\n 14.52% 11.747 7 Template:Date\n 10.38% 8.394 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\n 8.49% 6.865 1 Template:Citation\/identifier\n 4.53% 3.667 10 Template:Citation\/make_link\n 2.60% 2.100 1 Template:Column-width\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13314-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210035 and revision id 48156. Serialized with JSON.\n -->\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"printfooter\">Source: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_CLIA<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- end content --><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div><!-- end of the left (by default at least) column --><div class=\"visualClear\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/body>","161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_images":[],"161371af6aec3810f80a73f664f9bf2f_timestamp":1657141235,"8d83d7e4356cd08a0a5bed13ae4f3ab3_type":"article","8d83d7e4356cd08a0a5bed13ae4f3ab3_title":"1.4 Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA","8d83d7e4356cd08a0a5bed13ae4f3ab3_url":"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA","8d83d7e4356cd08a0a5bed13ae4f3ab3_plaintext":"\n\nBook:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACAFrom LIMSWikiJump to navigationJump to search1.4 Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA \nClinical laboratories must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Among HIPAAs many goals is the desire to improve privacy and security protections for an individual's personal and identifying health information. As such, laboratories are required to implement measures that prevent unauthorized disclosure of and access to a patient's protected health information (PHI) in the laboratory. In the original implementation of HIPAA, this meant that laboratory staff were discouraged from giving laboratory test results to a patient without physician permission.[1] However, in February 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services wanted to encourage patients to take a more proactive approach to their own health care by giving them a mechanism to learn more about their own health. The HHS put into place an amendment to CLIA that became effective in April 2014, allowing patients to request laboratory results directly from a laboratory. Under the change, laboratories (including POLs) were required to give patients their laboratory results within 30 days of a written request by the patient or authorized agent, while still maintaining safeguards related to patient data and other sections of HIPAA.[2] This of course applies to the POL and their associated physician offices, which remain the second-most common violator of HIPAA privacy regulations.[3]\nAnother federal statute that impacts laboratory testing is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), signed in 2010 by President Barack Obama. When enacted, this law cut fees paid for laboratory testing and established accountable care organizations (ACOs). Both the cuts to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and the creation of ACOs initially posed challenges to the laboratory\u2014especially in the physician office\u2014as economic concerns were expected to cause a laboratory to no longer have incentive to offer some forms of testing.[4] However, the PPACA brought with it a beneficial transition from an incentivized volumetric approach to clinical testing (fee for service) to a preventative approach focused on quality patient outcomes (value-based service).[5] This healthcare outcome approach matched will with the growing demand for point-of-care testing (POCT), which \"promotes these goals with rapid test results that providers can use to immediately inform patients of their condition or progress, and modify their treatment on-site.\"[6] And while POCT\u2014particularly CLIA-waived testing\u2014can happen in many clinical labs, from the hospital to the urgent care clinic, it has become a significant source of testing for the POL.[7]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"CLIA Program and HIPAA Privacy Rule; Patients' Access to Test Reports\" (PDF). Federal Register 79 (25): 7290\u20137316. 6 February 2014. https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2014-02-06\/pdf\/2014-02280.pdf . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Robeznieks, A. (3 March 2021). \"Common HIPAA violations physicians should guard against\". American Medical Associations. https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/practice-management\/hipaa\/common-hipaa-violations-physicians-should-guard-against . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Hughes, D.; Cammarata, B. (16 January 2014). \"Clinical labs under ACA: Challenge and opportunity\". Law360. https:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/500623\/clinical-labs-under-aca-challenge-and-opportunity . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Laughlin, S. (22 October 2015). \"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\". Medical Laboratory Observer. https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Rothenberg, I.Z. (9 July 2018). \"Point of Care Testing (POCT): What\u2019s New?\". Physicians Office Resource. https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/laboratory\/point-of-care-testing-poct-what-s-new\/ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Rothenberg, I.Z. (1 July 2021). \"The Increase in Waived Testing in the Physician Office\". Physicians Office Resource. https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/finance\/waived-testing\/ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:39.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 36 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","8d83d7e4356cd08a0a5bed13ae4f3ab3_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Regulatory_compliance_HIPAA_and_PPACA rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Regulatory_compliance_HIPAA_and_PPACA skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.4_Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\">1.4 Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clinical laboratories must comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act\" title=\"Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"b70673a0117c21576016cb7498867153\">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act<\/a> of 1996 (HIPAA). Among HIPAAs many goals is the desire to improve privacy and security protections for an individual's personal and identifying health information. As such, laboratories are required to implement measures that prevent unauthorized disclosure of and access to a patient's protected health information (PHI) in the laboratory. In the original implementation of HIPAA, this meant that laboratory staff were discouraged from giving laboratory test results to a patient without physician permission.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> However, in February 2014, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/United_States_Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services\" title=\"United States Department of Health and Human Services\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"efa106bcbb93039b1a6c3c596daedec3\">Department of Health and Human Services<\/a> wanted to encourage patients to take a more proactive approach to their own health care by giving them a mechanism to learn more about their own health. The HHS put into place an amendment to CLIA that became effective in April 2014, allowing patients to request laboratory results directly from a laboratory. Under the change, laboratories (including POLs) were required to give patients their laboratory results within 30 days of a written request by the patient or authorized agent, while still maintaining safeguards related to patient data and other sections of HIPAA.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HHS14_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HHS14-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> This of course applies to the POL and their associated physician offices, which remain the second-most common violator of HIPAA privacy regulations.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RobeznieksCommon21_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RobeznieksCommon21-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Another federal statute that impacts laboratory testing is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), signed in 2010 by President Barack Obama. When enacted, this law cut fees paid for laboratory testing and established accountable care organizations (ACOs). Both the cuts to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and the creation of ACOs initially posed challenges to the laboratory\u2014especially in the physician office\u2014as economic concerns were expected to cause a laboratory to no longer have incentive to offer some forms of testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-HughesCamm_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-HughesCamm-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> However, the PPACA brought with it a beneficial transition from an incentivized volumetric approach to clinical testing (fee for service) to a preventative approach focused on quality patient outcomes (value-based service).<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> This healthcare outcome approach matched will with the growing demand for point-of-care testing (POCT), which \"promotes these goals with rapid test results that providers can use to immediately inform patients of their condition or progress, and modify their treatment on-site.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RothenbergPoint18_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RothenbergPoint18-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> And while POCT\u2014particularly CLIA-waived testing\u2014can happen in many clinical labs, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Hospital\" title=\"Hospital\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"b8f070c66d8123fe91063594befebdff\">hospital<\/a> to the urgent care clinic, it has become a significant source of testing for the POL.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-RothenbergTheIncrease21_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-RothenbergTheIncrease21-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-GarrelsOatis-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/i><\/a> (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323292368<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+and+Diagnostic+Testing+in+Ambulatory+Care%3A+A+Guide+for+Healthcare+Professionals&rft.aulast=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.au=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.date=2014&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B368&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323292368&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DLM9sBQAAQBAJ&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-HHS14-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-HHS14_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation Journal\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2014-02-06\/pdf\/2014-02280.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"CLIA Program and HIPAA Privacy Rule; Patients' Access to Test Reports\"<\/a> (PDF). <i>Federal Register<\/i> <b>79<\/b> (25): 7290\u20137316. 6 February 2014<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2014-02-06\/pdf\/2014-02280.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2014-02-06\/pdf\/2014-02280.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&rft.genre=article&rft.atitle=CLIA+Program+and+HIPAA+Privacy+Rule%3B+Patients%27+Access+to+Test+Reports&rft.jtitle=Federal+Register&rft.date=6+February+2014&rft.volume=79&rft.issue=25&rft.pages=7290%E2%80%937316&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govinfo.gov%2Fcontent%2Fpkg%2FFR-2014-02-06%2Fpdf%2F2014-02280.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-RobeznieksCommon21-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-RobeznieksCommon21_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Robeznieks, A. (3 March 2021). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/practice-management\/hipaa\/common-hipaa-violations-physicians-should-guard-against\" target=\"_blank\">\"Common HIPAA violations physicians should guard against\"<\/a>. American Medical Associations<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/practice-management\/hipaa\/common-hipaa-violations-physicians-should-guard-against\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/practice-management\/hipaa\/common-hipaa-violations-physicians-should-guard-against<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Common+HIPAA+violations+physicians+should+guard+against&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Robeznieks%2C+A.&rft.au=Robeznieks%2C+A.&rft.date=3+March+2021&rft.pub=American+Medical+Associations&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ama-assn.org%2Fpractice-management%2Fhipaa%2Fcommon-hipaa-violations-physicians-should-guard-against&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-HughesCamm-4\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-HughesCamm_4-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Hughes, D.; Cammarata, B. (16 January 2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/500623\/clinical-labs-under-aca-challenge-and-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\">\"Clinical labs under ACA: Challenge and opportunity\"<\/a>. Law360<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/500623\/clinical-labs-under-aca-challenge-and-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.law360.com\/articles\/500623\/clinical-labs-under-aca-challenge-and-opportunity<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Clinical+labs+under+ACA%3A+Challenge+and+opportunity&rft.atitle=&rft.aulast=Hughes%2C+D.%3B+Cammarata%2C+B.&rft.au=Hughes%2C+D.%3B+Cammarata%2C+B.&rft.date=16+January+2014&rft.pub=Law360&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.law360.com%2Farticles%2F500623%2Fclinical-labs-under-aca-challenge-and-opportunity&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-LaughlinTheLIS15-5\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-LaughlinTheLIS15_5-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Laughlin, S. (22 October 2015). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">\"The LIS, the healthcare market, and the POL\"<\/a>. <i>Medical Laboratory Observer<\/i><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mlo-online.com\/information-technology\/lis\/article\/13008470\/the-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=The+LIS%2C+the+healthcare+market%2C+and+the+POL&rft.atitle=Medical+Laboratory+Observer&rft.aulast=Laughlin%2C+S.&rft.au=Laughlin%2C+S.&rft.date=22+October+2015&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlo-online.com%2Finformation-technology%2Flis%2Farticle%2F13008470%2Fthe-lis-the-healthcare-market-and-the-pol&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-RothenbergPoint18-6\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-RothenbergPoint18_6-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Rothenberg, I.Z. (9 July 2018). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/laboratory\/point-of-care-testing-poct-what-s-new\/\" target=\"_blank\">\"Point of Care Testing (POCT): What\u2019s New?\"<\/a>. <i>Physicians Office Resource<\/i><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/laboratory\/point-of-care-testing-poct-what-s-new\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/laboratory\/point-of-care-testing-poct-what-s-new\/<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Point+of+Care+Testing+%28POCT%29%3A+What%E2%80%99s+New%3F&rft.atitle=Physicians+Office+Resource&rft.aulast=Rothenberg%2C+I.Z.&rft.au=Rothenberg%2C+I.Z.&rft.date=9+July+2018&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.physiciansofficeresource.com%2Farticles%2Flaboratory%2Fpoint-of-care-testing-poct-what-s-new%2F&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Regulatory_compliance:_HIPAA_and_PPACA\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-RothenbergTheIncrease21-7\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-RothenbergTheIncrease21_7-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Rothenberg, I.Z. (1 July 2021). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/finance\/waived-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\">\"The Increase in Waived Testing in the Physician Office\"<\/a>. <i>Physicians Office Resource<\/i><span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/finance\/waived-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.physiciansofficeresource.com\/articles\/finance\/waived-testing\/<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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Good safety practices ensure the specimen being tested does not get contaminated, and they also protect the person doing the testing from infection or other issues resulting from exposure. \nQuality control guidelines and standards ensure procedures are followed and equipment is checked, lowering specimen contamination risk and improving the accuracy of test results. Laboratory safety guidelines assist professionals with managing risk from biohazards, chemical hazards, or physical hazards that may be present in the laboratory. The two U.S government agencies that primarily set safety guidelines are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). CDC training involves learning about the chain of infection and standard precautions for infection control, while OSHA biohazard training involves the blood borne pathogen standard (BBPS) as well as the exposure control plans and guidelines that promote staff health and safety. OSHA also requires training to deal with chemical hazards in the laboratory.[1][2]\nLaboratories of any size must also deal with physical hazards such as obstructions, electrical equipment, fires, floods, and earthquakes. Preparing for these possible hazards in some cases can be as simple as ensuring a box is not placed where someone walking could trip over it. OSHA has numerous guidelines related to the physical hazard training, including how to conduct a fire drill. Other beneficial preparatory activities include organizing and documenting clearly labeled chemical inventories, providing clear access to material safety data sheets (MSDS), enacting a hazard communication program, and providing training on OSHA adherence protocols.[1][2]\nThe POL is not exempt from these quality control and safety considerations simply because it's smaller and less sophisticated, however. It may not have the chemical stocks and testing hazards of a large diagnostic lab, but specimens must still be kept uncontaminated, and procedures for using even the simplest of CLIA-waived test devices must be followed. Biohazards are still generated and must be treated appropriately using work-practice controls, personal protective equipment, and engineering controls. This includes handling bleach (sodium hypochlorite), one of the most prevalent chemicals in labs[3], which must still be handled properly to ensure human safety and equipment longevity.[1][2]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cox, Phyllis; Wilken, Danielle (2010). \"Chapter 1: Safety in the Laboratory\". Palko's Medical Laboratory Procedures (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. pp. 1\u201323. ISBN 9780073401959. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=6uWWPQAACAAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 2.0 2.1 2.2 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Examples of Common Laboratory Chemicals and their Hazard Class\". National Institutes of Health, Office of Management. 27 November 2012. https:\/\/orf.od.nih.gov\/EnvironmentalProtection\/WasteDisposal\/Pages\/Examples+of+Common+Laboratory+ChemicalsandtheirHazardClass.aspx . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:39.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 31 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","3659d8bb823c611f01ae58d3b6f321c0_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Laboratory_safety rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Laboratory_safety skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Laboratory safety<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.3_Laboratory_safety\">1.3 Laboratory safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Sharps_Container.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"a483689789f297740b20b6868ebb99ba\"><img alt=\"Sharps Container.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/3\/34\/Sharps_Container.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Like any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Laboratory\" title=\"Laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"c57fc5aac9e4abf31dccae81df664c33\">laboratory<\/a>, safety in the clinical laboratory is of vital importance. Good safety practices ensure the specimen being tested does not get contaminated, and they also protect the person doing the testing from infection or other issues resulting from exposure. \n<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Quality_control\" title=\"Quality control\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"1e0e0c2eb3e45aff02f5d61799821f0f\">Quality control<\/a> guidelines and standards ensure procedures are followed and equipment is checked, lowering specimen contamination risk and improving the accuracy of test results. Laboratory safety guidelines assist professionals with managing risk from biohazards, chemical hazards, or physical hazards that may be present in the laboratory. The two U.S government agencies that primarily set safety guidelines are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention\" title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"176aa9c9513251c328d864d1e724e814\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). CDC training involves learning about the chain of infection and standard precautions for infection control, while OSHA biohazard training involves the blood borne pathogen standard (BBPS) as well as the exposure control plans and guidelines that promote staff health and safety. OSHA also requires training to deal with chemical hazards in the laboratory.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Palko_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Palko-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>Laboratories of any size must also deal with physical hazards such as obstructions, electrical equipment, fires, floods, and earthquakes. Preparing for these possible hazards in some cases can be as simple as ensuring a box is not placed where someone walking could trip over it. OSHA has numerous guidelines related to the physical hazard training, including how to conduct a fire drill. Other beneficial preparatory activities include organizing and documenting clearly labeled chemical inventories, providing clear access to material safety data sheets (MSDS), enacting a hazard communication program, and providing training on OSHA adherence protocols.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Palko_1-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Palko-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>The POL is not exempt from these quality control and safety considerations simply because it's smaller and less sophisticated, however. It may not have the chemical stocks and testing hazards of a large diagnostic lab, but specimens must still be kept uncontaminated, and procedures for using even the simplest of CLIA-waived test devices must be followed. Biohazards are still generated and must be treated appropriately using work-practice controls, personal protective equipment, and engineering controls. This includes handling bleach (sodium hypochlorite), one of the most prevalent chemicals in labs<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-NIHChemDisp_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-NIHChemDisp-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>, which must still be handled properly to ensure human safety and equipment longevity.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-Palko_1-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-Palko-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-Palko-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-Palko_1-0\">1.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-Palko_1-1\">1.1<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-Palko_1-2\">1.2<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Cox, Phyllis; Wilken, Danielle (2010). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=6uWWPQAACAAJ\" target=\"_blank\">\"Chapter 1: Safety in the Laboratory\"<\/a>. <i>Palko's Medical Laboratory Procedures<\/i> (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. pp. 1\u201323. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780073401959<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=6uWWPQAACAAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=6uWWPQAACAAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Chapter+1%3A+Safety+in+the+Laboratory&rft.atitle=Palko%27s+Medical+Laboratory+Procedures&rft.aulast=Cox%2C+Phyllis%3B+Wilken%2C+Danielle&rft.au=Cox%2C+Phyllis%3B+Wilken%2C+Danielle&rft.date=2010&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B1%E2%80%9323&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=McGraw-Hill+Education&rft.isbn=9780073401959&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3D6uWWPQAACAAJ&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-0\">2.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-1\">2.1<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-2\">2.2<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/i><\/a> (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323292368<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+and+Diagnostic+Testing+in+Ambulatory+Care%3A+A+Guide+for+Healthcare+Professionals&rft.aulast=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.au=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.date=2014&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B368&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323292368&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DLM9sBQAAQBAJ&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-NIHChemDisp-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-NIHChemDisp_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/orf.od.nih.gov\/EnvironmentalProtection\/WasteDisposal\/Pages\/Examples+of+Common+Laboratory+ChemicalsandtheirHazardClass.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">\"Examples of Common Laboratory Chemicals and their Hazard Class\"<\/a>. National Institutes of Health, Office of Management. 27 November 2012<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/orf.od.nih.gov\/EnvironmentalProtection\/WasteDisposal\/Pages\/Examples+of+Common+Laboratory+ChemicalsandtheirHazardClass.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/orf.od.nih.gov\/EnvironmentalProtection\/WasteDisposal\/Pages\/Examples+of+Common+Laboratory+ChemicalsandtheirHazardClass.aspx<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Examples+of+Common+Laboratory+Chemicals+and+their+Hazard+Class&rft.atitle=&rft.date=27+November+2012&rft.pub=National+Institutes+of+Health%2C+Office+of+Management&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Forf.od.nih.gov%2FEnvironmentalProtection%2FWasteDisposal%2FPages%2FExamples%2Bof%2BCommon%2BLaboratory%2BChemicalsandtheirHazardClass.aspx&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210035\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.050 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.103 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 2161\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 20321\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 5991\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 18\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 6264\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 55.681 1 -total\n 89.14% 49.633 1 Template:Reflist\n 53.08% 29.558 3 Template:Citation\/core\n 45.99% 25.608 2 Template:Cite_book\n 20.24% 11.268 1 Template:Cite_web\n 12.76% 7.103 2 Template:Citation\/identifier\n 10.73% 5.972 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Laboratory_safety\n 7.59% 4.229 1 Template:Date\n 5.20% 2.894 4 Template:Citation\/make_link\n 3.76% 2.091 1 Template:Column-width\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13312-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210035 and revision id 48154. 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This, of course, requires accurate results to ensure the best result. In the 1970s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted non-clinical laboratories in many cases conceived experiments poorly, failed to inform laboratory personnel of protocol, and didn't regard strict laboratory procedure to be necessary. This brought about the Good Laboratory Practice regulations in November 1976.[1][2] Clinical laboratories were not left out of this recognition of the need for improvements, however. Though the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act of 1967 brought about some reforms to laboratory practices[3], the act wasn't doing enough by the mid-1980s. The regulations were revised and put into effect on October 31, 1988 as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.[4] Known as \"CLIA,\" the regulations have helped shape the policy and procedure of clinical laboratories of all types, including how training and experience is gauged and documented, reagents are prepared, and quality control is approached.\nToday in the U.S., like any other clinical lab, physician office laboratories must follow good laboratory practices to ensure the best outcomes for its associated patients. These practices must be engaged in at every stage of the laboratory testing process. During the initial test ordering process, for example, lab personnel must review orders for accuracy and seek verification from the physician if there are any questions. Following order entry, staff should complete a requisition and explain all preparation procedures to the patient. When the patient arrives, staff should use appropriate procedures and containers to collect the specimen(s) from the patient. Processing of the specimen should include proper storage, preservation (if required), labeling, and transportation. The POL must run quality control tests prior to testing the patient sample to ensure instruments are properly calibrated and appropriate testing proficiency is met. After test completion, a laboratory report is printed and the physician notified. Patients should also be notified per the policy of the physician practice. Disposal of laboratory waste is also part of good laboratory practice, as is proper documentation in the patient record regarding testing and results.[5]\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 Taylor, Jean M.; Stein, Gary C.; Weinberg, Sandy (2002). \"Chapter 1: Historical Perspective\". Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (3rd ed.). CRC Press. pp. 1\u201324. ISBN 9780203911082. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=50P7CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Seiler, J\u00fcrg P. (2006). \"Chapter 1: What Is Good Laboratory Practice All About?\". Good Laboratory Practice (2nd ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 1\u201358. ISBN 9783540282341. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=Hhj1sDFIlOYC&pg=PA1 . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Public Law 90-174\" (PDF). United States Statutes at Large, Volume 81. 5 December 1967. https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-81\/pdf\/STATUTE-81-Pg533.pdf . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Public Law 100-578\" (PDF). United States Statutes at Large, Volume 102. 31 October 1988. https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:38.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 29 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","3908c6703a039bbe1119ec7484a39cde_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Good_laboratory_practices rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_Good_laboratory_practices skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/Good laboratory practices<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.2_Good_laboratory_practices\">1.2 Good laboratory practices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As previously stated, the ultimate goal of the clinical laboratory\u2014and by extension, the POL\u2014is to test specimens from human patients to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of a patient condition. This, of course, requires accurate results to ensure the best result. In the 1970s, the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Food_and_Drug_Administration\" title=\"Food and Drug Administration\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"e2be8927071ac419c0929f7aa1ede7fe\">Food and Drug Administration<\/a> noted non-clinical laboratories in many cases conceived experiments poorly, failed to inform laboratory personnel of protocol, and didn't regard strict laboratory procedure to be necessary. This brought about the Good Laboratory Practice regulations in November 1976.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-TaylorSteinGLP_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-TaylorSteinGLP-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-SeilerGLP_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-SeilerGLP-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Clinical laboratories were not left out of this recognition of the need for improvements, however. Though the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act of 1967 brought about some reforms to laboratory practices<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIA67Doc_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIA67Doc-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>, the act wasn't doing enough by the mid-1980s. The regulations were revised and put into effect on October 31, 1988 as the <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> of 1988<\/i>.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIA88Doc_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIA88Doc-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Known as \"CLIA,\" the regulations have helped shape the policy and procedure of clinical laboratories of all types, including how training and experience is gauged and documented, reagents are prepared, and quality control is approached.\n<\/p><p>Today in the U.S., like any other clinical lab, physician office laboratories must follow good laboratory practices to ensure the best outcomes for its associated patients. These practices must be engaged in at every stage of the laboratory testing process. During the initial test ordering process, for example, lab personnel must review orders for accuracy and seek verification from the physician if there are any questions. Following order entry, staff should complete a requisition and explain all preparation procedures to the patient. When the patient arrives, staff should use appropriate procedures and containers to collect the specimen(s) from the patient. Processing of the specimen should include proper storage, preservation (if required), labeling, and transportation. The POL must run quality control tests prior to testing the patient sample to ensure instruments are properly calibrated and appropriate testing proficiency is met. After test completion, a laboratory report is printed and the physician notified. Patients should also be notified per the policy of the physician practice. Disposal of laboratory waste is also part of good laboratory practice, as is proper documentation in the patient record regarding testing and results.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-TaylorSteinGLP-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-TaylorSteinGLP_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Taylor, Jean M.; Stein, Gary C.; Weinberg, Sandy (2002). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=50P7CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1\" target=\"_blank\">\"Chapter 1: Historical Perspective\"<\/a>. <i>Good Laboratory Practice Regulations<\/i> (3rd ed.). CRC Press. pp. 1\u201324. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780203911082<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=50P7CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=50P7CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA1<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Chapter+1%3A+Historical+Perspective&rft.atitle=Good+Laboratory+Practice+Regulations&rft.aulast=Taylor%2C+Jean+M.%3B+Stein%2C+Gary+C.%3B+Weinberg%2C+Sandy&rft.au=Taylor%2C+Jean+M.%3B+Stein%2C+Gary+C.%3B+Weinberg%2C+Sandy&rft.date=2002&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B1%E2%80%9324&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=CRC+Press&rft.isbn=9780203911082&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3D50P7CAAAQBAJ%26pg%3DPA1&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-SeilerGLP-2\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-SeilerGLP_2-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Seiler, J\u00fcrg P. (2006). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=Hhj1sDFIlOYC&pg=PA1\" target=\"_blank\">\"Chapter 1: What Is Good Laboratory Practice All About?\"<\/a>. <i>Good Laboratory Practice<\/i> (2nd ed.). Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 1\u201358. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9783540282341<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=Hhj1sDFIlOYC&pg=PA1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=Hhj1sDFIlOYC&pg=PA1<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Chapter+1%3A+What+Is+Good+Laboratory+Practice+All+About%3F&rft.atitle=Good+Laboratory+Practice&rft.aulast=Seiler%2C+J%C3%BCrg+P.&rft.au=Seiler%2C+J%C3%BCrg+P.&rft.date=2006&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B1%E2%80%9358&rft.edition=2nd&rft.pub=Springer+Science+%26+Business+Media&rft.isbn=9783540282341&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DHhj1sDFIlOYC%26pg%3DPA1&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CLIA67Doc-3\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CLIA67Doc_3-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-81\/pdf\/STATUTE-81-Pg533.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Public Law 90-174\"<\/a> (PDF). <i>United States Statutes at Large, Volume 81<\/i>. 5 December 1967<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-81\/pdf\/STATUTE-81-Pg533.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-81\/pdf\/STATUTE-81-Pg533.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Public+Law+90-174&rft.atitle=United+States+Statutes+at+Large%2C+Volume+81&rft.date=5+December+1967&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govinfo.gov%2Fcontent%2Fpkg%2FSTATUTE-81%2Fpdf%2FSTATUTE-81-Pg533.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CLIA88Doc-4\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CLIA88Doc_4-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Public Law 100-578\"<\/a> (PDF). <i>United States Statutes at Large, Volume 102<\/i>. 31 October 1988<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-102\/pdf\/STATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Public+Law+100-578&rft.atitle=United+States+Statutes+at+Large%2C+Volume+102&rft.date=31+October+1988&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govinfo.gov%2Fcontent%2Fpkg%2FSTATUTE-102%2Fpdf%2FSTATUTE-102-Pg2903.pdf&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-GarrelsOatis-5\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_5-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation book\">Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals<\/i><\/a> (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text wiki-link\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Standard_Book_Number\" data-key=\"f64947ba21e884434bd70e8d9e60bae6\">ISBN<\/a> 9780323292368<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=book&rft.btitle=Laboratory+and+Diagnostic+Testing+in+Ambulatory+Care%3A+A+Guide+for+Healthcare+Professionals&rft.aulast=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.au=Garrels%2C+Marti%3B+Oatis%2C+Carol+S.&rft.date=2014&rft.pages=pp.%26nbsp%3B368&rft.edition=3rd&rft.pub=Elsevier+Health+Sciences&rft.isbn=9780323292368&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks.google.com%2Fbooks%3Fid%3DLM9sBQAAQBAJ&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210035\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.054 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.072 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 3597\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 29880\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 8894\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 18\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 8876\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 67.182 1 -total\n 91.88% 61.727 1 Template:Reflist\n 59.58% 40.024 5 Template:Citation\/core\n 46.31% 31.112 3 Template:Cite_book\n 25.81% 17.342 2 Template:Cite_web\n 11.93% 8.014 3 Template:Citation\/identifier\n 8.64% 5.802 2 Template:Date\n 8.01% 5.379 1 Template:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/Good_laboratory_practices\n 5.28% 3.549 9 Template:Citation\/make_link\n 3.73% 2.508 3 Template:Only_in_print\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13311-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210034 and revision id 48153. 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The clinical environment \nThe physician office laboratory (POL) is a clinical laboratory that is physician-, partnership-, or group-maintained, with the goal of diagnosing, preventing, and\/or treating a disease or impairment in a patient as part of a physician practice. While definitions vary from state to state, this is a solid enough definition for broader purposes. Approximately 40 percent of all clinical laboratories in the U.S. are POLs according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services statistics from May 2022.[1], suggesting they serve an important role within the current healthcare paradigm. However, there are nuances to (and evolution of) the POL that make it worthy of further discussion. This chapter addresses the clinical laboratory testing environment, with a focus on these POLs and how they differ from other clinical labs.\n\r\n\n\n1.1 The POL as a clinical laboratory \nThe physician office laboratory (POL) is a type of clinical laboratory located in an ambulatory or outpatient care setting, usually in the physician office. A clinical laboratory specializes in testing specimens from human patients to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of a patient condition. That testing generally depends on one or more of three common methodologies to meet those goals: comparing the current value of a tested substance to a reference value, examining a specimen with microscopy, and\/or detecting the presence of infection-causing pathogens.[2] The success of these methodologies is largely dependent upon the actions of laboratory directors, supervisors, pathologists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, and clinical laboratory assistants who perform and interpret analyses of patient specimens using one or more techniques.[3] Those methodologies and techniques also require a wide variety of instruments and equipment. A histotechnologist will require a microtome to prepare a specimen for an anatomical pathology examination, and blood chemistry analyses depend on sample tubes, centrifuges, and blood analyzers. More advanced clinical laboratories performing molecular diagnostics techniques will use specialty tools like fluorescence microscopes and spectrometers. And all that equipment must meet manufacturing, testing, and calibration standards to ensure the utmost accuracy of tests.[4]\nHowever, the clinical environment of the POL is somewhat different than your average reference or diagnostic lab that receives, processes, and reports on specimens en masse. The POL is typically a smaller operation, performing simple laboratory testing that can produce useful diagnostic data cheaply and rapidly. Rather than performing advanced pathology procedures that require specific equipment and expertise, the POL typically focuses on blood chemistry, urinalysis, and other testing domains that don't require significant resources and provide rapid results. This can be seen in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services statistics reported in May 2022 that show 70.6 percent of non-exempt POLs in the U.S. are certified to provide Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests[5], \"simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result.\"[6] These \"simple tests\" don't require advanced equipment and highly-trained physicians. Urinalysis reagent strips, influenza nasal swabs, and whole blood mononucleosis kits are all CLIA-waived testing devices that can be used by well-trained phlebotomists, nurses, or laboratory assistants.[7] Some POLs opt to provide more advanced testing services, however, with 17.5 percent of all non-exempt POLs holding provider performed microscopy (PPM) certificates to perform moderate-level CLIA testing.[5] This allows POLs to perform moderate complexity tests like urine sediment analysis and the determination of \"the presence or absence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or cellular elements\" in a specimen.[8] However, the majority of POLs remain smaller and simpler than their diagnostic lab counterparts.\n\nReferences \n\n\n\u2191 \"Laboratories by Type of Facility\" (PDF). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. May 2022. https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/factype.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Garrels, Marti; Oatis, Carol S. (2014). Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 368. ISBN 9780323292368. https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=LM9sBQAAQBAJ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Careers in Pathology and Medical Laboratory Science\" (PDF). American Society for Clinical Pathology. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151031084059\/http:\/\/www.ascp.org\/pdf\/CareerBooklet.aspx . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"Laboratory Safety Standards\". American National Standards Institute. 2022. https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/industry\/laboratory-safety . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 5.0 5.1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). \"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\" (PDF). http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf . Retrieved 17 May 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (6 August 2018). \"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA): Test complexities\". https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clia\/test-complexities.html . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 \"CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - Currently Waived Analytes\". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 18 April 2022. https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfClia\/analyteswaived.cfm . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\u2191 Kulczycki, Michael (1 April 2014). \"Focusing on Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedure Requirements for Ambulatory Health Care\". Ambulatory Buzz. The Joint Commission. Archived from the original on 01 March 2016. https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160301192508\/http:\/\/www.jointcommission.org\/musingsambulatory_patient_safety\/focusing_provider_microscopy_procedure_req_ambulatory_health_care\/ . Retrieved 18 April 2022 .   \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:38.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 27 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","78f755ad986f4241d1bb4b1949babcbe_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_The_clinical_environment_The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/The POL as a clinical laboratory<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><div align=\"center\">-----Return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Introduction\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Introduction\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"cb68509fd01da9cbffa38859ad885cdd\">the beginning<\/a> of this guide-----<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1._The_clinical_environment\">1. The clinical environment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_laboratory\" title=\"Clinical laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"307bcdf1bdbcd1bb167cee435b7a5463\">clinical laboratory<\/a> that is physician-, partnership-, or group-maintained, with the goal of diagnosing, preventing, and\/or treating a disease or impairment in a patient as part of a physician practice. While definitions vary from state to state, this is a solid enough definition for broader purposes. Approximately 40 percent of all clinical laboratories in the U.S. are POLs according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Medicare_and_Medicaid_Services\" title=\"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"654b4449e4816e190325b420c264df1a\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services<\/a> statistics from May 2022.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMSMar22Count_1-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMSMar22Count-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup>, suggesting they serve an important role within the current healthcare paradigm. However, there are nuances to (and evolution of) the POL that make it worthy of further discussion. This chapter addresses the clinical laboratory testing environment, with a focus on these POLs and how they differ from other clinical labs.\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"1.1_The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory\">1.1 The POL as a clinical laboratory<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Zika_testing_for_NEW_HORIZONS_personnel_160607-F-UU025-255.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"fb20bf4a705e6316e9b539ccae7e4eb8\"><img alt=\"Zika testing for NEW HORIZONS personnel 160607-F-UU025-255.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/97\/Zika_testing_for_NEW_HORIZONS_personnel_160607-F-UU025-255.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 400px;height: auto;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_laboratory\" title=\"Clinical laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"307bcdf1bdbcd1bb167cee435b7a5463\">clinical laboratory<\/a> located in an ambulatory or outpatient care setting, usually in the physician office. A clinical laboratory specializes in testing specimens from human patients to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of a patient condition. That testing generally depends on one or more of three common methodologies to meet those goals: comparing the current value of a tested substance to a reference value, examining a specimen with microscopy, and\/or detecting the presence of infection-causing pathogens.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-GarrelsOatis_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-GarrelsOatis-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> The success of these methodologies is largely dependent upon the actions of laboratory directors, supervisors, pathologists, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, and clinical laboratory assistants who perform and interpret analyses of patient specimens using one or more techniques.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ASCPCareers_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ASCPCareers-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Those methodologies and techniques also require a wide variety of instruments and equipment. A histotechnologist will require a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/microtome\" class=\"extiw wiki-link\" title=\"wikipedia:microtome\" data-key=\"cb74ffa0c44a3337f4471f3053a1378c\">microtome<\/a> to prepare a specimen for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Anatomical_pathology\" title=\"Anatomical pathology\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"5668db6faf37e8c1432a1d7953f30cb7\">anatomical pathology<\/a> examination, and blood chemistry analyses depend on sample tubes, centrifuges, and blood analyzers. More advanced clinical laboratories performing <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Molecular_pathology\" class=\"extiw wiki-link\" title=\"wikipedia:Molecular pathology\" data-key=\"0538250b9c60d2fc449baffb59d4173b\">molecular diagnostics<\/a> techniques will use specialty tools like fluorescence microscopes and spectrometers. And all that equipment must meet manufacturing, testing, and calibration standards to ensure the utmost accuracy of tests.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-ANSISafety_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-ANSISafety-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p><p>However, the clinical environment of the POL is somewhat different than your average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Reference_lab#Referral_and_diagnostic\" class=\"mw-redirect wiki-link\" title=\"Reference lab\" data-key=\"065be6e90bd4b7d18c05243c3e8ed161\">reference or diagnostic lab<\/a> that receives, processes, and reports on specimens <i>en masse<\/i>. The POL is typically a smaller operation, performing simple laboratory testing that can produce useful diagnostic data cheaply and rapidly. Rather than performing advanced pathology procedures that require specific equipment and expertise, the POL typically focuses on blood chemistry, urinalysis, and other testing domains that don't require significant resources and provide rapid results. This can be seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Centers_for_Medicare_and_Medicaid_Services\" title=\"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"654b4449e4816e190325b420c264df1a\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services<\/a> statistics reported in May 2022 that show 70.6 percent of non-exempt POLs in the U.S. are certified to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_Laboratory_Improvement_Amendments\" title=\"Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"64bdae1dc17c40c28e0c560396a6ae35\">Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments<\/a> (CLIA)-waived tests<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>, \"simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result.\"<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CDCTestCom_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CDCTestCom-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> These \"simple tests\" don't require advanced equipment and highly-trained physicians. Urinalysis reagent strips, influenza nasal swabs, and whole blood mononucleosis kits are all CLIA-waived testing devices that can be used by well-trained phlebotomists, nurses, or laboratory assistants.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CLIAWaivedList_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CLIAWaivedList-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> Some POLs opt to provide more advanced testing services, however, with 17.5 percent of all non-exempt POLs holding provider performed microscopy (PPM) certificates to perform moderate-level CLIA testing.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_5-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-CMS22Enroll-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> This allows POLs to perform moderate complexity tests like urine sediment analysis and the determination of \"the presence or absence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or cellular elements\" in a specimen.<sup id=\"rdp-ebb-cite_ref-JCPPM_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"#cite_note-JCPPM-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> However, the majority of POLs remain smaller and simpler than their diagnostic lab counterparts.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"References\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reflist references-column-width\" style=\"-moz-column-width: 30em; -webkit-column-width: 30em; column-width: 30em; list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"mw-references-wrap\"><ol class=\"references\">\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMSMar22Count-1\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMSMar22Count_1-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/downloads\/factype.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Laboratories by Type of Facility\"<\/a> (PDF). 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Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Careers+in+Pathology+and+Medical+Laboratory+Science&rft.atitle=&rft.pub=American+Society+for+Clinical+Pathology&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20151031084059%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascp.org%2Fpdf%2FCareerBooklet.aspx&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-ANSISafety-4\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\"><a href=\"#cite_ref-ANSISafety_4-0\">\u2191<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\"><a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/industry\/laboratory-safety\" target=\"_blank\">\"Laboratory Safety Standards\"<\/a>. American National Standards Institute. 2022<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/industry\/laboratory-safety\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/webstore.ansi.org\/industry\/laboratory-safety<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. Retrieved 18 April 2022<\/span>.<\/span><span class=\"Z3988\" title=\"ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=bookitem&rft.btitle=Laboratory+Safety+Standards&rft.atitle=&rft.date=2022&rft.pub=American+National+Standards+Institute&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwebstore.ansi.org%2Findustry%2Flaboratory-safety&rfr_id=info:sid\/en.wikipedia.org:Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory\"><span style=\"display: none;\"> <\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"cite_note-CMS22Enroll-5\"><span class=\"mw-cite-backlink\">\u2191 <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_5-0\">5.0<\/a><\/sup> <sup><a href=\"#cite_ref-CMS22Enroll_5-1\">5.1<\/a><\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"reference-text\"><span class=\"citation web\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Division of Laboratory Services (May 2022). <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\"Enrollment, CLIA exempt states, and certification of accreditation by organization\"<\/a> (PDF)<span class=\"printonly\">. <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external free\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Regulations-and-Guidance\/Legislation\/CLIA\/Downloads\/statupda.pdf<\/a><\/span><span class=\"reference-accessdate\">. 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Douglas\nLicense for content: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International\nPublication date: June 2022\nThis guide provides an in-depth discussion of the physician office laboratory (POL) and its place in the clinical laboratory world. Though a lot has changed in regards to the POL and the role it plays in clinical testing\u2014including a pandemic\u2014the POL remains an important part of the clinical testing culture today and deserves discussion. This guides discusses that clinical environment, as well as the testing domains typical to the POL, the data management considerations it must make, and the regulatory and quality assurance issues that come with the territory. Also included are a great many useful, POL-friendly resources like CLIA-waived test vendors, education programs for laboratorians, and more. \nThis second edition, among other things, updates numerous statistics, adds new findings related to POLs, and reorganizes the structure to be more consistent with current LIMSwiki guides. Trends concerning reimbursement for tests, molecular testing, pharmacy labs, and more were added to the guide, as was more up-to-date information about return on investment, data management practices, and quality assurance. All reference resources in the guide were also refreshed for this update to show the latest education programs, CLIA-waived offerings, and more.\nThe table of contents for The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation is as follows:\n\r\n \n1. The clinical environment\n\n1.1 The POL as a clinical laboratory\n1.2 Good laboratory practices\n1.3 Laboratory safety\n1.4 Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA\n1.5 Regulatory compliance: CLIA\n1.6 Point-of-care testing\n1.7 Provider-performed microscopy testing\n1.8 CLIA market and industry trends\n1.8.1 Clinical laboratory testing trends\n1.8.2 POL testing trends\n1.8.3 Addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process\n1.8.4 More sophisticated CLIA-waived tests appear\n1.8.5 Other players in the CLIA market<\/dd>\n1.9 Economic issues related to the POL\n1.10 Data management\n1.10.1 Data management tools and challenges<\/dd>\n2. Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL\t\n\n2.1 Urinalysis\n2.1.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures\n2.1.2 Urine composition\n2.1.3 Testing<\/dd>\n2.2 Hematology and blood collection\n2.2.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures\n2.2.2 Blood composition\n2.2.3 Testing<\/dd>\n2.3 Clinical chemistry\n2.3.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures\n2.3.2 Fluid composition\n2.3.3. Testing<\/dd>\n2.4 Immunology\n2.4.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures\n2.4.2 Specimen composition and testing<\/dd>\n2.5 Toxicology and pain management\n2.5.1 Testing<\/dd>\n2.6 Molecular diagnostics\n3. Data management \t\n\n3.1 Workflow and functional requirements\n3.2. LIS integration with software and instruments\n3.2.1 EHR-LIS integration and interfacing<\/dd>\n3.3 Best practices and standard operating procedures\n3.4 Other workflow requirements\n4. Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\n\n4.1 Education and training\n4.2 Educational programs\n4.2.1 Higher-education\n4.2.2 One-year hospital-based programs\n4.2.3 Continuing education<\/dd>\n4.3 Certification and accreditation\n4.3.1 Individual certification and accreditation programs\n4.3.2 Laboratory accreditation programs<\/dd>\n4.4 Other considerations for the POL\n5. Final thoughts and additional resources\t\n\n5.1 Final thoughts\n5.2 Further reading\n5.3 CLIA-waived instrument and test kit vendors\n5.4 Other diagnostic instrument and test kit vendors\n5.5 Instrument and equipment distributors\n5.6 Consultants serving the POL market\n5.7 Consumables and supplies used in the POL\n5.7.1 Diagnostic analyzers and devices (CLIA-waived)\n5.7.2 Diagnostic test kits and supplies (CLIA-waived)\n5.7.3 Laboratory furniture and equipment\n5.7.4 Medical supplies<\/dd>\n5.8 Staffing agencies\n5.8.1 National (U.S.) and global\n5.8.2 Regional (U.S.)<\/dd>\n5.9 Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement\n\n\n\n\nSource: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Introduction\">https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Introduction<\/a>\nNavigation menuPage actionsBookDiscussionView sourceHistoryPage actionsBookDiscussionMoreToolsIn other languagesPersonal toolsLog inRequest accountNavigationMain pageRecent changesRandom pageHelp about MediaWikiSearch\u00a0 ToolsWhat links hereRelated changesSpecial pagesPermanent linkPage informationSponsors \r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n \n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n \n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\n\n\t\r\nPrint\/exportCreate a bookDownload as PDFDownload as PDFDownload as Plain textPrintable version This page was last edited on 1 June 2022, at 21:37.Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted.This page has been accessed 37 times.Privacy policyAbout LIMSWikiDisclaimers\n\n\n\n","cb68509fd01da9cbffa38859ad885cdd_html":"<body class=\"mediawiki ltr sitedir-ltr mw-hide-empty-elt ns-208 ns-subject page-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Introduction rootpage-Book_The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation_Introduction skin-monobook action-view skin--responsive\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-globalWrapper\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-column-content\"><div id=\"rdp-ebb-content\" class=\"mw-body\" role=\"main\"><a id=\"rdp-ebb-top\"><\/a>\n<h1 id=\"rdp-ebb-firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\">Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Introduction<\/h1><div id=\"rdp-ebb-bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\"><!-- start content --><div id=\"rdp-ebb-mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\"><div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><div class=\"floatright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/File:Blood_test.jpg\" class=\"image wiki-link\" data-key=\"b82fb23e4df80a09e51ee98209fb7d9a\"><img alt=\"Blood test.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/6f\/Blood_test.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b>Title<\/b>: <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation<\/i>\n<\/p><p><b>Edition<\/b>: Second edition\n<\/p><p><b>Author for citation<\/b>: Shawn E. Douglas\n<\/p><p><b>License for content<\/b>: <a rel=\"external_link\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International<\/a>\n<\/p><p><b>Publication date<\/b>: June 2022\n<\/p><p>This guide provides an in-depth discussion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Physician_office_laboratory\" title=\"Physician office laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"0655647b0091e0dd168f162b621a6cef\">physician office laboratory<\/a> (POL) and its place in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Clinical_laboratory\" title=\"Clinical laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"307bcdf1bdbcd1bb167cee435b7a5463\">clinical laboratory<\/a> world. Though a lot has changed in regards to the POL and the role it plays in clinical testing\u2014including a pandemic\u2014the POL remains an important part of the clinical testing culture today and deserves discussion. This guides discusses that clinical environment, as well as the testing domains typical to the POL, the data management considerations it must make, and the regulatory and quality assurance issues that come with the territory. Also included are a great many useful, POL-friendly resources like CLIA-waived test vendors, education programs for laboratorians, and more. \n<\/p><p>This second edition, among other things, updates numerous statistics, adds new findings related to POLs, and reorganizes the structure to be more consistent with current LIMSwiki guides. Trends concerning reimbursement for tests, molecular testing, pharmacy labs, and more were added to the guide, as was more up-to-date information about return on investment, data management practices, and quality assurance. All reference resources in the guide were also refreshed for this update to show the latest education programs, CLIA-waived offerings, and more.\n<\/p><p>The table of contents for <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation<\/i> is as follows:\n<\/p><p><br \/> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/The_clinical_environment\/The_POL_as_a_clinical_laboratory\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/The clinical environment\/The POL as a clinical laboratory\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"78f755ad986f4241d1bb4b1949babcbe\">1. The clinical environment<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd>1.1 The POL as a clinical laboratory<\/dd>\n<dd>1.2 Good laboratory practices<\/dd>\n<dd>1.3 Laboratory safety<\/dd>\n<dd>1.4 Regulatory compliance: HIPAA and PPACA<\/dd>\n<dd>1.5 Regulatory compliance: CLIA<\/dd>\n<dd>1.6 Point-of-care testing<\/dd>\n<dd>1.7 Provider-performed microscopy testing<\/dd>\n<dd>1.8 CLIA market and industry trends\n<dl><dd>1.8.1 Clinical laboratory testing trends<\/dd>\n<dd>1.8.2 POL testing trends<\/dd>\n<dd>1.8.3 Addition of the Dual 510(k) and CLIA Waiver by Application process<\/dd>\n<dd>1.8.4 More sophisticated CLIA-waived tests appear<\/dd>\n<dd>1.8.5 Other players in the CLIA market<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>1.9 Economic issues related to the POL<\/dd>\n<dd>1.10 Data management\n<dl><dd>1.10.1 Data management tools and challenges<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd><\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Primary_laboratory_testing_domains_in_the_POL\/Urinalysis\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL\/Urinalysis\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"4e27df4ec20cd3542d57571e570c5134\">2. Primary laboratory testing domains in the POL<\/a>\t\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd>2.1 Urinalysis\n<dl><dd>2.1.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/dd>\n<dd>2.1.2 Urine composition<\/dd>\n<dd>2.1.3 Testing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>2.2 Hematology and blood collection\n<dl><dd>2.2.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/dd>\n<dd>2.2.2 Blood composition<\/dd>\n<dd>2.2.3 Testing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>2.3 Clinical chemistry\n<dl><dd>2.3.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/dd>\n<dd>2.3.2 Fluid composition<\/dd>\n<dd>2.3.3. Testing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>2.4 Immunology\n<dl><dd>2.4.1 Basic concepts and collection procedures<\/dd>\n<dd>2.4.2 Specimen composition and testing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>2.5 Toxicology and pain management\n<dl><dd>2.5.1 Testing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>2.6 Molecular diagnostics<\/dd><\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Data_management\/Workflow_and_functional_requirements\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Data management\/Workflow and functional requirements\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"16ac907e7b68a60439dfa9722f073ecd\">3. Data management<\/a> \t\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd>3.1 Workflow and functional requirements<\/dd>\n<dd>3.2. LIS integration with software and instruments\n<dl><dd>3.2.1 EHR-LIS integration and interfacing<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>3.3 Best practices and standard operating procedures<\/dd>\n<dd>3.4 Other workflow requirements<\/dd><\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Education,_staffing,_accreditation,_and_other_considerations\/Education_and_training\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations\/Education and training\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"77c2b2b060b4436055be2aab1366c4b7\">4. Education, staffing, accreditation, and other considerations<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd>4.1 Education and training<\/dd>\n<dd>4.2 Educational programs\n<dl><dd>4.2.1 Higher-education<\/dd>\n<dd>4.2.2 One-year hospital-based programs<\/dd>\n<dd>4.2.3 Continuing education<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>4.3 Certification and accreditation\n<dl><dd>4.3.1 Individual certification and accreditation programs<\/dd>\n<dd>4.3.2 Laboratory accreditation programs<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>4.4 Other considerations for the POL<\/dd><\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limswiki.org\/index.php\/Book:The_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Physician_Office_Laboratory_Setup_and_Operation\/Final_thoughts_and_additional_resources\/Final_thoughts\" title=\"Book:The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation\/Final thoughts and additional resources\/Final thoughts\" class=\"wiki-link\" data-key=\"7793c319c2f426c0087c88933f7e6e2b\">5. Final thoughts and additional resources<\/a>\t\n<\/p>\n<dl><dd>5.1 Final thoughts<\/dd>\n<dd>5.2 Further reading<\/dd>\n<dd>5.3 CLIA-waived instrument and test kit vendors<\/dd>\n<dd>5.4 Other diagnostic instrument and test kit vendors<\/dd>\n<dd>5.5 Instrument and equipment distributors<\/dd>\n<dd>5.6 Consultants serving the POL market<\/dd>\n<dd>5.7 Consumables and supplies used in the POL\n<dl><dd>5.7.1 Diagnostic analyzers and devices (CLIA-waived)<\/dd>\n<dd>5.7.2 Diagnostic test kits and supplies (CLIA-waived)<\/dd>\n<dd>5.7.3 Laboratory furniture and equipment<\/dd>\n<dd>5.7.4 Medical supplies<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>5.8 Staffing agencies\n<dl><dd>5.8.1 National (U.S.) and global<\/dd>\n<dd>5.8.2 Regional (U.S.)<\/dd><\/dl><\/dd>\n<dd>5.9 Laboratory billing and revenue enhancement<\/dd><\/dl>\n<!-- \nNewPP limit report\nCached time: 20220706210034\nCache expiry: 86400\nDynamic content: false\nComplications: []\nCPU time usage: 0.047 seconds\nReal time usage: 0.611 seconds\nPreprocessor visited node count: 1\/1000000\nPost\u2010expand include size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nTemplate argument size: 0\/2097152 bytes\nHighest expansion depth: 1\/40\nExpensive parser function count: 0\/100\nUnstrip recursion depth: 0\/20\nUnstrip post\u2010expand size: 0\/5000000 bytes\n-->\n<!--\nTransclusion expansion time report (%,ms,calls,template)\n100.00% 0.000 1 -total\n-->\n\n<!-- Saved in parser cache with key limswiki:pcache:idhash:13309-0!canonical and timestamp 20220706210033 and revision id 48151. 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The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation
Second Edition
Editor: Shawn Douglas
Publisher: LabLynx Press
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