Multiple Site Information

"Multiple Site" Laboratory Clarification for CLIA Labs

CLIA certificates are location specific.  This means that the facility address, as listed on the CMS-116 application is where testing may take place under the CLIA certificate, once granted.  CLIA regulation allows for certain, specific "multiple site" exceptions.  This page provides links to explanatory information regarding these exceptions.

• CMS February 6, 2009 Memo: Ref. S&C-09-23 (pdf)
  
• CMS December 2, 2011 Memo: Ref. S&C-12-09-CLIA (pdf)
  
• CMS February 28, 2022 Memo: QSO-22-13-CLIA (pdf)
  
• Eligibility for a Multiple Site Laboratory - Criteria and Requirements (pdf)
  
• Multiple Site Laboratory Application form (pdf)