The federal law enacted that regulates the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing (including phlebotomy procedures) by creating a uniform set of provisions governing all clinical laboratories is referred to as:

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The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 are federal regulatory standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States, except clinical trials and basic research. These amendments specify the quality standards for laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results regardless of where the test was performed.

The Federal Law Enacted That Regulates the Quality and Accuracy