Table 13
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) Classification of Family Physicians' Office Laboratories (as of April 2011)
| Waived Lab | Provider Performed Microscopy Lab | Moderate Complexity Lab | High Complexity Lab | Valid N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Respondents | 61.8% | 9.5% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 555 |
| Practice Location | |||||
| Metropolitan Area | 63.4% | 10.2% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 431 |
| Non-Metropolitan Area | 53.7% | 8.9% | 24.4% | 13.0% | 100 |
| Number of Years Since Residency Completion | |||||
| 7 or Fewer Years | 53.4% | 8.4% | 32.7% | 5.6% | 96 |
| 8 to 14 Years | 60.0% | 10.2% | 19.6% | 10.2% | 122 |
| 15 to 21 Years | 71.9% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% | 99 |
| 22 or More Years | 61.7% | 9.5% | 21.0% | 7.7% | 237 |
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians, Practice Profile Survey II, April 2011 |
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