A clinical laboratory shall have one or more individuals who qualify as a TechnicalSupervisor for each specialty area in which the laboratory is licensed to perform tests. The Director and/or the General Supervisor may qualify as the Technical Supervisor in one or more of the specialties, provided he meets the following criteria:
(A) For all specialties except pathology:
- (1) Qualifies as a laboratory Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(A), 180.060(B), 180.060(C)(1), 180.115(B), or 180.115(C), and has two years of full-time experience subsequent to graduation in the specialty for which is to be qualified; or
- (2) Qualifies as a Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(C)(2), 180.115(D), 180.115(E), or 180.115(F) and has four years of pertinent full-time experience subsequent to graduation in the specialty for which is to be qualified; or
- (3) Qualifies as a laboratory Director or General Supervisor under 105 CMR 180.060(C)(3), 180.115(G), 180.115(I), or 180.115(J), and has six years of pertinent full-time experience in an approved clinical laboratory in the specialty for which he wishes to be qualified.
(B) For the specialty of pathology:
- (1) Pathology (histopathology, diagnostic cytology, and oral pathology). Is a physician certified in anatomical pathology by the American Board of Pathology, the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possess qualifications equivalentto those required for certification (board eligible.)
- (2) Histopathology: Sub-specialty of Skin Pathology. Is a physician certified in dermatopathology by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible).
- (3) Diagnostic Cytology Is a physician certified by the American Society of Cytology to practice cytopathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible).
- (4) Oral Pathology Is a dentist who is certified in oral pathology by the American Board of Oral Pathology or possesses qualifications which are equivalent to those required for certification (board eligible).