An Act relative to clinical laboratory testing

HD 924 requires clinical laboratories to obtain written consent from the person who provided a specimen before conducting tests. It also mandates that laboratories performing any test must routinely participate in CMS-approved proficiency testing programs for that specific test, unless no such program is available. This bill directly affects patients (who provide specimens), healthcare providers ordering tests, and clinical laboratories. The key changes are the new consent requirement and the proficiency testing mandate for all test types, aiming to improve testing accuracy and patient rights.