42 CFR 493.1417 - Standard; Clinical consultant qualifications.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026

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§ 493.1417 - Standard; Clinical consultant qualifications.

The clinical consultant must be qualified to consult with and render opinions to the laboratory's clients concerning the diagnosis, treatment and management of patient care. The clinical consultant must—

(a) Be qualified as a laboratory director under § 493.1405(b)(1), (2), or (3); or

(b) Be a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy or doctor of podiatric medicine and possess a license to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry in the State in which the laboratory is located.

[57 FR 7172, Feb. 28, 1992, as amended at 58 FR 5234, Jan. 19, 1993; 88 FR 90040, Dec. 28, 2023]

authority: 42 U.S.C. 263a,1302,1395x,1395x

source: 55 FR 9576, Mar. 14, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 42 CFR 493.1417