263561 - Cytology

2026-11-03

1 . Have on its Staff a board - certified pathologist with training and current experience in cytopathology , preferably with added qualification in cytopathology ( i . e ., a cytopathology residency with passing of the Cytopath Boards ). 2 . Any Physician reading and reporting upon smears and biopsy tissue samples must possess either a regular license or a special purpose license from the State of Alabama Board of Medical Examiners in accordance with Chapter 24 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975 . 3 . Certification by the CLIA ( Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ) and provide a summary report of the most recent CLIA inspection upon request . 4 . The laboratory ’ s cytotechnologists are graduates of an accredited school of cytotechnology and are registered through examination by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists ( ASCP ). 5 . All personnel examining Pap smears or biopsy tissue samples have passed a CLIA - approved proficiency test .

Alabama

2026-03-27