CLIA Waived Rapid Tests Buying Guide

Rapid test purchasing should match the clinical workflow

CLIA-waived and point-of-care tests are not all interchangeable. Clinics should compare the specimen type, result time, kit format, controls, reader requirements, expiration dating, and staff documentation process before choosing a test.

What to compare

• CLIA status and intended use
• Specimen type and collection workflow
• Result time and reader requirements
• Kit size, controls, and expiration dating
• Seasonal demand and reorder frequency

Respiratory testing should be reviewed before fall and winter demand. Strep, mono, pregnancy, UDS, UA, and chronic-care tests should be reviewed by actual usage and clinic service line.

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