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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Proficiency Testing (PT) Referral Categories

Guidance for: This memorandum to state survey agency directors clarifies final regulations about proficiency testing referral categories under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA).

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

Issue Date: December 15, 2017

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