Medical Test Sites - Supplemental Material

The Medical Test Sites (MTS) program currently has the following supplemental materials available:

Competency Assessment

• CLIA Assessing Personnel Competency Brochure
• Validation and Verification Information
  • APHL Laboratory Test Verification and Validation Toolkit
  • Biannual Verification of Accuracy Suggestions (PDF)
  • Calibration and Calibration Verification Compliance Guide
  • CLIA Calibration and Calibration Verification Brochure
  • CLIA Verification of Performance Specifications Brochure
  • Instrument Validation Requirements
• Medical Test Site Survey Checklist (All Specialties)
• Pre-inspection Self-assessment Checklist
  • Aerobic cultures
  • Chemistry Testing – Moderate Complexity Only
  • Dermatology Testing
  • Gram stains
  • Hematology Testing – Moderate Complexity Only
  • Histology – Frozen Section Laboratory
  • Microscopic examinations
  • Moderate complexity testing kits

Proficiency Testing

• CLIA Proficiency Testing and PT Referral Brochure

• Good Laboratory Practices

  • Ready? Set? Test! This brochure developed by CDC (PDF) describes recommended practices for physicians, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and others who perform patient testing under a waived license.

  • Review the CDC Provider Preformed Microscopy Procedures Brochure for best practices in PPMP testing.

• Laboratory Director Responsibilities

  • Review the Laboratory Director Responsibilities guidance provided by CLIA (PDF). Washington state enforces the same minimum requirements for laboratory directors.