Our facility is planning to open a satellite office. Are we required to obtain a new CLIA certificate for the laboratory testing performed in the satellite office?
Yes. CLIA certificates are site-specific, meaning each site is required to have its own CLIA certificate. An exception can be made for Federal/State government facilities and Not-for-Profit organizations. Federal/State government facilities and Not-for-Profit organizations may be eligible for multi-site certificates in certain circumstances. Contact the SC DHEC CLIA PROGRAM if you think your facility qualifies for the multi-site exception.
