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2026 CLIA Inspection Readiness Survey
We’re conducting a short industry survey of CLIA lab leaders to better understand inspection readiness and compliance challenges. Responses are anonymous and will be aggregated into a benchmark report.
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If your lab were inspected tomorrow, how confident are you that you would pass without major findings?
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Very confident. No concerns.
Mostly confident. Minor gaps possible.
Somewhat confident. Known gaps exist.
Not confident. Significant risk areas.
When was your last full mock inspection or comprehensive internal audit?
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Within the last 3 months
3–6 months ago
6–12 months ago
12 months ago
Never
Which area would you be most concerned about during an inspection? (Check all that apply)
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Personnel qualifications & competency
SOPs/Document control
Quality management (QMS structure, CAPA, etc.)
Validation/Verification Documentation
Proficiency testing
Equipment Management
We don’t have a clear weak area
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How are you currently managing your SOPs and quality documents?
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Fully centralized QMS/Document Control Software
Mix of systems. Including shared drives, emails, paper, etc.
Manual/Paper-Based
How confident are you that all personnel files (qualifications, training, competency) are fully audit-ready today?
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Fully confident
Mostly confident
Some gaps
Significant gaps/unsure
Approximately how much time does your leadership team spend on compliance activities each week?
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<5 hours
5–10 hours
10–20 hours
20+ hours
If you identified a major compliance gap today, how quickly could your team realistically address it?
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Immediately, within days
Within a few weeks
1–3 months
3 months
Not sure
Laboratory Demographics
Tell us about your CLIA lab.
Type of Laboratory
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Independant Laboratory
Hospital Based Laboratory
Physycian Office Laboratory
Other:
Size of your Quality Assurance Department
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Zero - managed by CLIA personnel.
1 Full time employee
2-4 Full time employees
5+ Full time employees.
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