Who regulates Medical Laboratories in California?

In California, medical laboratories are primarily regulated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), specifically through its Laboratory Field Services (LFS) division. The LFS is responsible for licensing laboratories, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and overseeing laboratory personnel qualifications. Additionally, laboratories must adhere to standards set forth by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).