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Provider-performed microscopy
1Department of Clinical Pathology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, USA. fkiechle@beaumont.edu
Abstract:
The category of provider-performed microscopy was defined in the Federal Register to provide a unique regulatory approach for bright-field and phase-contrast microscopy performed by a physician, dentist, or midlevel practitioner examining labile specimens. A CLIA certificate for this category of testing is available, which also permits the performance of waived tests. Because these provider-performed microscopy procedures do not have quality-control materials available, special challenges are encountered in establishing and monitoring such testing within a hospital. Vigilance is required to maintain a provider-performed microscopy program within a hospital.
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