Molecular genetic testing United states Testing used in patient care must be done in clinical" laboratories. not research laboratories Clinical laboratories have to meet standards set by federal law (Clia) Non-US laboratories are used when testing is not available in the us DETestsMolecular genetic testing: United States • Testing used in patient care must be done in “clinical” laboratories, not research laboratories • Clinical laboratories have to meet standards set by federal law (“CLIA”) • Non-US laboratories are used when testing is not available in the US