A patient presents with a complaint of blood in the stool. What would be a CLIA waived test that could be used in this instance? A patient presents with a complaint of a sore throat and swollen tonsils that has been present for a week. What would be a CLIA waived test that could be used in this instance?
In each of these scenarios, who is responsible for ordering the lab test, and what documentation must be completed? What could be a potential consequence of not following manufacturer's directions when performing a CLIA waived test?