42 CFR 493.1483

§ 493.1483 Standard: Cytotechnologist qualifications.

United States · 42 CFR — Public Health · Status: effective

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Citation: 42 CFR 493.1483, § 493.1483 Standard: Cytotechnologist qualifications, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/207907
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Each person examining cytology slide preparations must meet the qualifications of § 493.1449 (b) or (e), or— (a) Possess a current license as a cytotechnologist issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required; and (b) Meet one of the following requirements: (1) Have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or (2) Be certified in cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS; or (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an individual is considered qualified as a cytotechnologist under this section if they were qualified and serving as a cytotechnologist in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.