CLIA certification and state clinical lab licensing

CLIA, administered by CMS, applies to U.S. labs testing human specimens for diagnosis, prevention or treatment. Certificate types range from waiver to accreditation. Some states (e.g. New York, California) have additional licensing.

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CMS provides CLIA lab lookup; state health departments list licensed labs.

General guidance, not legal advice. Requirements depend on industry, jurisdiction and test purpose; confirm with the relevant agency.