CLIA-WAIVED LIPID PANEL AND TRIGLYCERIDE ANALYZERS

CLIA-waived lipid panel and triglyceride analyzers are medical equipment used to determine fat (lipid) levels in samples of patient’s blood. CLIA-waived lipid panel and triglyceride analyzers typically require only a finger stick to obtain a drop of patient blood for analysis and provide immediate results, allowing physicians to counsel patients on dietary or lifestyle changes if these are required.

CLIA stands for “Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.” This is a group of regulations promulgated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that set clinical laboratory testing standards. CLIA-waived refers to testing devices that are simple in operation and have been cleared by the FDA for use by existing physician office staff.