# Phlebotomy Exam Prep 74, CLIA — Lab Regulation Tiers

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Published: 2026-07-09T22:25:11+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The role of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA '88) and CMS in regulating lab testing. - How to distinguish between waived, moderate, and high complexity tests based on risk and expertise required. - The specific types of CLIA-waived tests a phlebotomist is most likely to perform, such as point-of-care glucose monitoring. - Understanding the phlebotomist's scope of practice and why they do not perform moderate or high complexity tests. - The unique category of Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) and who is qualified to perform these procedures. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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