The Clinical Laboratory Licensing Program provides New Jersey State licensure to collection stations and clinical laboratories performing patient specimen collection and testing. 

Clinical Laboratory Licensing Program Objectives:

• Develops New Jersey Administrative Codes for licensing and operation of clinical laboratories and collection stations which reflect current, best practices and which meet or exceed applicable federal regulations;
  
  
• Inspects licensed laboratories and collection stations to ensure accuracy and reliability of patient test results.  Inspections are conducted by clinical laboratory evaluators to ensure that the operations of the laboratories and collection stations comply with the respective New Jersey Administrative Code; and
  
  
• Investigates errors and complaints which jeopardize the health and safety of patients.
  
  
• Reviews records of and/or assesses patient testing, equipment maintenance, quality control, staffing levels, medical records, observes testing procedures as well as patient care and interviews staff.  An inspection may take one or more days. 

Collection Station Licensing for Independent Collectors

Letter for Operating an Independent Collection Service for individuals interested in operating an independent collection service.

Laboratory Reporting Requirements

To report ALL blood lead results, please contact:

Childhood Lead Program (<17 years of age)
Pinar Erdogdu, MPH

Coordinator, Childhood Lead Program
Pinar.Erdogdu@doh.nj.gov
609-633-2937

OR

Occupational Health (Adults, ≥16 years of age)
Marija Borjan, PhD, MPH
Research Scientist II, Occupational Health Surveillance Unit
Marija.Borjan@doh.nj.gov
609-913-5105