IMPORTANT NOTES-OUT OF STATE TESTING
- You will be required to upload documentation within the online submission. Please have the documents ready prior to starting the survey.
- Renewal notifications may be sent to more than one contact per facility, so please coordinate with your team before completing the survey.
- Those who are contacts for multiple facilities will only receive one email notification. Please be sure to create a new submission for each laboratory.
Information you will need before beginning
- CLIA certificate
- The acceptable file types are PDF, DOCX, HTML, JPG, JPEG, and PNG.
- The maximum size per file is 10,000 KB.
- Laboratory and contact information
- Facility name, CLIA number, physical address, laboratory director name, and laboratory director credentials EXACTLY AS DISPLAYED ON YOUR CLIA CERTIFICATE (except for capitalization; please do not use CAPS unless appropriate [e.g. LLC]).
- Name, email, and phone number for 2 separate contacts for AIDS-related testing
- Testing information
- Tests, methods, and/or instrument information
- Proficiency testing results (3 most recent events)
- Reference laboratory information
Submission actions
- Upon submission, a confirmation email with a PDF of your responses will automatically be sent to email address listed for both contacts.
- Once we receive payment and determine your application to be complete, both contacts will automatically receive a certificate and letter of approval.
- Please allow two weeks for processing.
Payments
- The annual cost for HIV certification is $40.
- The payment link for those making credit card payments will be included at the top of your submission confirmation email.
- Blank invoice forms for those making payment via check will be emailed to both contacts after an initial review.
- Please be sure to return the completed invoice with your check to avoid processing delays. If possible, include the CLIA number on the check.
- Make checks payable to DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH and mail to the address below.
Office of Laboratory Services
HIV Laboratory Certification
ATTN: Amy Grandstaff
167 11th Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303
Once you have gathered the necessary information and documents, click HERE to be directed to the application.