The Purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)is to

question 34

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) is to

• A) improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States.
• B) prevent the exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
• C) ensure safety in the laboratory.
• D) prevent errors in technique during laboratory testing.

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