LAB RESOURCES

Running your lab shouldn’t be a mystery. We’ve searched the jungle for relevant information to help you out! Discover the publicly available resources below to help you on your journey.

US State Requirements

CLIA Laboratory ID Lookup

• https://qcor.cms.gov/main.jsp
  • Select OK on the pop-up, then select “CLIA Laboratory Look-Up” from the menu on the left hand side of the screen.

CLIA Contact List by State

• https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/Downloads/CLIASA.pdf
  • NOTE: CMS updates this list routinely, so we strongly recommend that our clients use this link to look up contacts instead of printing the list, or relying on saved copies.

Pay.gov

• https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/55598674
  • Portal to pay CLIA invoices online
  • NOTE: Per CLIA, a successful payment of an invoice online means a laboratory can begin testing (assuming there are no additional state or accreditation requirements). We strongly recommend our clients keep a copy of the receipt as proof of payment.

Laboratory Regulations 42 CFR 493 – CLIA Regulations from the National Archives

• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-493#493.1252

HHS Approved Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors

• https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/Certification_Boards_Laboratory_Directors