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Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Practitioners)

​The Office of Laboratory Services is pleased to announce the implementation of our online laboratory personnel licensing system.  LAB-PLUS (Laboratory Practitioner Licensing User Suite) is a comprehensive, automated system that will streamline the licensing process and provide real-time updates for license verification purposes.  The transition to LAB-PLUS will eliminate paper applications and renewal forms.  Starting December 31, 2025, the only paper applications we will accept are the pre-printed renewal forms that were previously mailed.

​Licensees will have 24/7 access to a user dashboard in which they can update demographic, contact, and employment information, check application/license status, download and print the license, and chat with members of our team (during normal business hours).  All existing license data has been transferred and licensees will renew via LAB-PLUS on their regular schedule.

Current licensees, click HERE to request your one-time log in code.

Laboratories will have 24/7 access to a laboratory dashboard in which they can view and edit a roster of employees, print licenses, and pay fees on behalf of their employees, if desired.

Please refer to the sections below for more information.  Email us at dholsclp@wv.gov​ if you have questions or experience technical issues with LAB-PLUS.

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​​The Law 

The West Virginia Division of Health Legislative Rule governing Clinical Laboratory Practitioner Licensure and Certification (64 CSR 57) was effective May 1, 2022. The rule covers laboratories performing clinical laboratory testing of moderate or high complexity as defined by CLIA-88, and states that "No person will perform any clinical laboratory practitioner's tasks in West Virginia except as specified in this rule, unless the person is licensed by the secretary (of West Virginia DHHR) as a clinical laboratory practitioner."  This means that moderate and high complexity testing personnel must be licensed through this office to legally test clinical samples.  Any person found performing moderate or high complexity testing without a license will be assessed a penalty fee of $100 and the facility will be cited under CLIA for non-compliance with WV state law.


Licensure Source Verification Lookup

Licensure verifications can be obtained via LAB-PLUS​.

The legacy verification website is still available for reference, but it will not be updated after December 31, 2025.


Please allow two (2) weeks for the processing of all applications. 


To Obtain an Initial License

To apply for a new license, please visit LAB-PLUS and select the applicable option for the type of license you are seeking.  Please note, paper applications will no longer be accepted.  Applicants will need to upload all required documents within LAB-PLUS, so please have them ready before you begin.  Documentation requirements can be found HERE.  Applications will not be processed until all required documents are received.

Please note, if the degree was not earned with the United States or a US territory, the applicant must provide a foreign credential equivalency evaluation (per CMS SOM, Chapter 6, Section 6122 and CLIA Interpretative Guidelines at §42CFR493.2).
 

To Renew Your License 

To renew an existing license, licensees will need to log in to LAB-PLUS using a one-time registration code (click HERE to request a code) .  Individuals who have not registered for an account by 60 days prior to their license expiration date will receive a letter by mail with the registration code.  Individuals who have registered for an account will receive a notification via email when the renewal period opens and will not receive a letter.

Ten (10) hours of continuing education is required to renew a license.  A list of both free and paid CE options can be found HERE.  You may also order courses from the Office of Laboratory Services via the Training page.  Continuing education must be related to the licensees current job duties and the testing performed.  We may accept CE provided by the employer if the content is appropriate.

Licensees will be required to upload copies of certificates, transcripts, or other evidence of completion, so please have them ready before you begin the renewal process.  If evidence of completion is not available, licensees may ask their employer to verify on their behalf within the application.

 

Fees

  • Annual License Fee - $25
  • Late Fee (renewal application submitted between 0-14 days prior to expiration) - $10
  • Reinstatement Fee (for expired license) - $20
  • Same Day (within 24 business hours) Processing - $35
  • Physical License with badge holder - $20
  • Expired or No License for Testing Personnel Found During Laboratory Inspection - $100
  • Official License Verification - $10

Please note, penalty and special handling fees are cumulative.  For example: You have an expired license and need same day processing = $25 license fee + $20 lapsed license fee + $35 same day fee = Total Due $80.
 
 

Important Information 

  • Renewal applications are due 14 days prior to their expiration.
    • Licenses renewed fewer than 14 days prior to expiration will incur a $10 late fee.
    • Once the license has expired, a $20 reinstatement fee is required.
  • Please allow two (2) week for licenses to be processed.
    • ​Applicants can check the status of their application by logging in to LAB-PLUS.
    • You will receive a notice via email when your license has been issued or renewed.
  • If your name has changed, you may update it via the user dashboard and the license will automatically regenerate using the new name.
  • The secure online payment system will accept credit, debit, or checks via ACH.  We will continue to accept paper checks and money orders at this time.
    • ​Applications will not be processed unless all applicable fees have been paid. 
 
 

LAB-PLUS User Guides


Additional Information 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
Licensure Category Requirements Comparison Chart
 
 
 
Contact Information
 
Send checks/money orders to: 
WV Office of Laboratory Services 
ATTN: Personnel Licensure
167 11th Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303
 
 
Personnel Licensure Support and Processing
VACANT 
Phone: 304-558-3530 extension 58914
Fax: 304-746-0658
 
Training and Evaluation/Licensure Supervisor
Dana Stillwagon, MLS(ASCP)CM
Phone: 304-558-3530 extension 58916 
Fax: 304-746-0658