In order for a physician's office to be able to perform certain lab tests, a ____ must be obtained.

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In order for a physician's office to perform certain lab tests, they must obtain a certificate of waiver from the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program. This certificate allows the office to perform simple lab tests, such as blood sugar or pregnancy tests, without needing to meet the full regulations required of larger labs. A grant, CMS certification, or physician office waiver are not the correct options for this scenario.

In Order for a Physician's Office to Be Able to Perform