this brochurepdf iconexternal icon. There are four different types of CLIA certificates, any one of which is appropriate for POC testing.
See this Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) documentpdf iconexternal icon that describes the different types of CLIA certificates.
A CLIA Certificate of Waiver is appropriate for POC testing and can be obtained as follows:Further information on obtaining a CLIA Certificate of Waiver may be found herepdf iconexternal icon.
POC testing may be performed after the testing site has received a CLIA certificate number.The testing site must keep its certificate information current.