Phlebotomy Exam Prep 74, CLIA — Lab Regulation Tiers
Published: July 9, 2026
Duration: 3:39
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The role of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA '88) and CMS in regulating lab testing.
- How to distinguish between waived, moderate, and high complexity tests based on risk and expertise required.
- The specific types of CLIA-waived tests a phlebotomist is most likely to perform, such as point-of-care glucose m...