What does COC stand for in CLIA terminology?

What does COC stand for in CLIA terminology?

• A. Certificate of Waiver
• B. Certificate of Provider Performed Microscopy
• C. Certificate of Accreditation
• D. Certificate of Compliance

Answer: (D)

In CLIA terminology, COC stands for Certificate of Compliance. This certificate is issued after a laboratory passes a CMS survey and demonstrates compliance with CLIA requirements for the tests it performs (typically non-waived, such as moderate- to high-complexity testing). It differs from a Certificate of Waiver, which is for labs that perform only waived tests, and from a Certificate of Accreditation, which is issued when a lab is accredited by a CMS-approved accrediting organization. The provider-performed microscopy procedures designation is separate from the COC itself.

In CLIA terminology, COC stands for Certificate of Compliance. This certificate is issued after a laboratory passes a CMS survey and demonstrates compliance with CLIA requirements for the tests it performs (typically non-waived, such as moderate- to high-complexity testing). It differs from a Certificate of Waiver, which is for labs that perform only waived tests, and from a Certificate of Accreditation, which is issued when a lab is accredited by a CMS-approved accrediting organization. The provider-performed microscopy procedures designation is separate from the COC itself.