Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam Practice Question

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Regulating the type and complexity of laboratory tests on human specimens falls under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88). This legislation establishes standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of lab testing.

The CDC primarily focuses on public health and disease prevention rather than direct regulation of laboratory testing. The EPA is concerned with environmental protection and does not oversee laboratory tests related to human specimens. The NIH conducts medical research and provides funding but does not regulate laboratory practices. OSHA is dedicated to workplace safety, which does not encompass the regulation of laboratory testing types or complexities.