Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
A clinical laboratory shall have one or more individuals who
qualify as a Technical Supervisor for each specialty area in which the
laboratory is licensed to perform tests. The Director and/or the General
Supervisor may qualify as the Technical Supervisor in one or more of the
specialties, provided he meets the following criteria:
(A) For all specialties except pathology:
(1) Qualifies as a laboratory Director or
General Supervisor under
105 CMR
180.060(A),
180.060(B),
180.060(C)(1),
180.115(B),
or
180.115(C),
and has two years of full-time experience subsequent to graduation in the
specialty for which is to be qualified; or
(2) Qualifies as a Director or General
Supervisor under
105 CMR
180.060(C)(2),
180.115(D),
180.115(E),
or
180.115(F)
and has four years of pertinent full-time
experience subsequent to graduation in the specialty for which is to be
qualified; or
(3) Qualifies as a
laboratory Director or General Supervisor under
105 CMR
180.060(C)(3),
180.115(G),
180.115(I),
or
180.115(J),
and has six years of pertinent full-time experience in an approved clinical
laboratory in the specialty for which he wishes to be qualified.
(B) For the specialty of
pathology:
(1)
Pathology
(histopathology, diagnostic cytology, and oral pathology). Is a
physician certified in anatomical pathology by the American Board of Pathology,
the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possess qualifications
equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible.)
(2)
Histopathology: Sub-specialty
of Skin Pathology. Is a physician certified in dermatopathology by
the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology or
possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for
certification (board eligible).
(3)
Diagnostic Cytology
Is a physician certified by the American Society of Cytology to
practice cytopathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to
those required for certification (board eligible).
(4)
Oral Pathology
Is a dentist who is certified in oral pathology by the American
Board of Oral Pathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to
those required for certification (board eligible).
