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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

Meaning

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ($text{CLIA}$) are federal regulatory standards in the United States that apply to all facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. These regulations ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results regardless of where the tests are performed. Compliance is mandatory for clinical laboratories involved in hormonal testing, ensuring the integrity of endocrine diagnoses.