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Medicare State Operations Manual Provider Certification

This Publication 7, Appendix C, Survey Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines for Laboratories and Laboratory Services was rewritten due to publication of CMS-2226-F; 42 CFR 493 Medicare, Medicaid, and CLIA Programs; Laboratory Requirements Relating to Quality Systems and Certain Personnel Qualifications; Final Rule on January 24, 2003, with an effective date of April 24, 2003.

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

Issue Date: February 13, 2004

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