§493.1483. Standard: Cytotechnologist qualifications.
42 C.F.R. § 493.1483
Each person examining cytology slide preparations must meet the qualifications of § 493.1449 (b) or (e), or—
Possess a current license as a cytotechnologist issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and
Meet one of the following requirements—
Have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or
Be certified in cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS; or (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an individual is considered qualified as a cytotechnologist under this section if they were qualified and serving as a cytotechnologist in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[57 FR 7172, Feb. 28, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 685, Jan. 6, 1994; 88 FR 90044, Dec. 28, 2023]
Source
Source: 57 FR 7172, Feb. 28, 1992, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 263a, 1302, 1395x(e), 1395x(s)(3) and (s)(17).
Source
Source: 55 FR 9576, Mar. 14, 1990, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[57 FR 7172, Feb. 28, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 685, Jan. 6, 1994; 88 FR 90044, Dec. 28, 2023]