title: Proficiency testing: now it is a reality.
abstract: On January 1, 1994, enrollment in an accredited proficiency testing program became mandatory under the CLIA regulations for physicians performing moderate and high complexity tests in their offices. Physicians not enrolled in programs are in violation of the standard.
authors.affiliation: POL Consultants, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Voldish
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D002983:Clinical Competence; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D009515:New Jersey; D010824:Physicians' Offices / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States