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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amend Applicability for Laboratory Testing Associa Organs ments of 1988 (CLIA)—CLIA

Guidance for: This memorandum provides guidance to state survey agency directors on the applicability of CLIA regulations to testing associated with blood, cells/tissue, and organs for transfusion, implantation, infusion, or transplantation.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 07, 2011

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