HIGH COMPLEXITY TESTING
DIRECTOR:
1. Laboratory director license if required by State2. Licensed MD, DO AND Certified in anatomic or clinical pathology OR Lab training or experience consisting of: 1 year directing or supervising non-waived lab OR 20 CME credits in lab practice relevant to director responsibilities (effective in August 93) OR Training equivalent to 20 CME credits during medical residency.
3. Doctoral degree in laboratory science AND Board certified OR 1 year experience directing or supervising non-waived lab.
4. Master's degree in lab science AND 1 year lab training or experience AND 1 year of supervisory experience.
5. Bachelor's degree in lab science AND 2 years lab training or experience AND 2 years of supervisory experience.
6. Prior to Feb 28, 1992, qualified under state law or Medicare lab regulations as Director.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT:
1. License, if required by State2. Licensed MD, DO AND Certified in anatomic or clinical pathology OR Lab training or experience consisting of: 1 year laboratory training or experience in designated specialty/ subspecialty areas of service.
3. Doctoral or Master's degree in laboratory science AND 1 year laboratory training or experience in designated specialty/subspecialty in areas of service.
4. Bachelor's degree in lab science AND 2 years laboratory training or experience in designated specialty/subspecialty in areas of service.
NOTE: "Training or experience" can be acquired concurrently in specialties and subspecialties.
CLINICAL CONSULTANT:
1.Licensed MD or DO.2.Qualified laboratory director (See director's column).
TESTING PERSONNEL:
1. Licensed by State, if required.2. Licensed MD or DO.
3. Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's or Associate's degree in laboratory science.
4. High School graduate and 50 weeks military training as Medical Lab Specialist.
5. High School graduate or equivalent AND Documentation of training appropriate to testing performed. TO INCLUDE: specimen collection, labeling, preparation, etc.; implement laboratory procedures; perform tests assigned; conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration; knowledge of reagent stability and storage; implement quality control procedures; knowledge of factors influencing test results; validate patient test results with QC before reporting.