What is meant by clia-waived testS?

CLIA-waived tests are diagnostic tests that are simple to perform and have a low risk of erroneous results, allowing them to be conducted in non-laboratory settings. These tests are approved by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to ensure they meet specific criteria for accuracy and reliability. Common examples include home pregnancy tests and certain rapid tests for Infectious Diseases. Because of their straightforward nature, they can be performed by untrained personnel with minimal supervision.