moderately complex test

moderately complex test

A test defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as one requiring basic lab knowledge and training for personnel performing the test. Moderately complex tests (MCTs) may require reagent preparation, limited pre-treatment of specimens, quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, some skill in troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, and some skill or judgement in interpretation of results. Most MCTs are relatively simple and, because they are portable, may be adapted for alternative site testing.