A physician may direct a clinical laboratory without a director's license if he / she is certified in clinical pathology by a national board and has at least four years of relevant experience.

Non-physicians may obtain a director's license if he / she:

• Holds a doctor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science
• Is certified in one of the laboratory specialties by a national board
• Passes an exam in supervision and administration
• Completes one hour of HIV / AIDS continuing education
• Completes two hours of medical errors continuing education