The lowest level of an in-office lab certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) can perform which tests?
A) CBC and dipstick urine
B) urine pregnancy and blood alcohol level
C) dipstick urine and urine pregnancy
D) CBC and blood alcohol level

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According to CLIA regulations, the lowest level of an in-office lab (known as waived testing) can perform only simple tests with a low risk for error, such as dipstick urine tests and urine pregnancy tests. CBC (complete blood count) and blood alcohol level tests require a higher level of certification and cannot be performed at waived testing facilities.

The Lowest Level of an In-Office Lab Certified by Clinical