The Flower and Fruit. The fruit is what the tree lives and grows for, and it corresponds to the use to which our tree of knowledge leads. But between the leaves and the fruit come the flowers. The parts of a flower; the bright petals and even the stamens and pistils, are modified leaves.
In order to obtain a CLIA certificate, you must complete the SMS-166 Form found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website (see Resources). The form must be signed by the laboratory owner or director, then mailed to the appropriate state agency in which the laboratory is located (see Resources).
These regulations foster good medical laboratory practices to protect everyone. The CLIA regulations set standards for personnel, records, quality control and quality assurance. The greater the complexity of a test, the greater the requirements. Completed CMS-116 CLIA applications or changes to existing information on a CLIA certificate may either be faxed to 303-344-9965 or emailed to jeff.groff@state.co.us. For questions or assistance please call 303-692-3095.