Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures Booklet

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This booklet describes recommended practices for physicians, midlevel practitioners (nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant), and dentists who perform patient testing under a CLIA Certificate for PPM procedures.

Full Description

​PPM-certified laboratories may perform certain microscopic examinations during the course of apatient visit using specimens that quickly deteriorate or are not easily transportable. PPM-certifiedlaboratories must meet the same CLIA quality standards as laboratories performing moderatecomplexity tests. This booklet describes recommended practices for physicians, midlevelpractitioners (nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant), and dentists who performpatient testing under a CLIA Certificate for PPM procedures.

Additional information

Format

Article

Source

External

Contributor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Length

84 pages

Publication Date

7/1/19