CLIA-waived
Pronunciation: CLEE-ah waived
Laboratory tests approved for point-of-care use in clinical settings without extensive laboratory oversight requirements.
Full Definition
CLIA-waived refers to laboratory tests that have been approved by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for use in clinical settings with minimal regulatory oversight due to their simplicity and low risk of erroneous results. In behavioral health settings, CLIA-waived tests commonly include urine drug screens, rapid HIV tests, and pregnancy tests that support clinical decision-making and treatment monitoring. These tests require specific documentation of quality control procedures, staff training records, and result interpretation protocols, even though they don't require the extensive oversight of high-complexity laboratory tests.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenated when used as an adjective; requires documentation of quality control procedures.
In Context
- "The clinic uses CLIA-waived urine drug screens for immediate treatment decision-making." — Laboratory procedure manual
- "Staff must complete annual training on CLIA-waived test procedures and quality control requirements." — Training requirement documentation