Separate CLIA

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Florida question, I have 2 locations that are not in contiguous buildings on my campus that are interested in POC testing. Can I include them in the hospital CLIA or do they need their own separate CLIA certificates?

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Angel Lorenzo

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 3:41PM

Hi Anita , Simple answer 2 separate buildings ( Adressess) 2 Clia's .

Julie Aragon

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 4:01PM

Yes, if they are different buildings, different addresses, you need different CLIA numbers. You can always contact your local CLIA office with a schematic. They can give you an official opinion

Andries Sigtenhorst

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 4:06PM

Ditto on Angel and Julie. However, be sure to include in your inquiry to your local CLIA office about your actual layout. If each building has the same mailing address, there are some very specific circumstances that allow for same CLIA, different buildings ("on my campus" is part of what triggered my thought process). You won't go wrong with separate CLIAs, but you might have an opportunity there.

Jeremy MacDonald

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 4:12PM

We have a large campus; we have a couple building across the street that are considered part of our campus and are included in our CLIA licensure. It can be done.

Glen McDaniel

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 5:18PM

It depends. It is not as logical as you might think. Check your local CLIA reps. If the locations are considered part of the same larger entity they may have the same CLIA number. I know of one instance where 2 labs under same director, same staff, were situated at forked road (not contiguous buildings) and CLIA advised them to apply for single certificate. CLIA Form CMS 116 for example has a multiple site exception (Section V)

Anita Belanger

Wed Jun 11, 2025 at 5:32PM

Thank you all. This is from the form that Glen noted. My situation is #3 and the facilities are not contiguous. I do have an email out to the state as well.

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