Question
Is a student’s parent or legal guardian allowed to perform a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived test COVID-19 test in public and private schools, Kindergarten-Twelve (K-12) grades?
Answer
Yes. The laws and rules do not prohibit a parent or legal guardian from performing a CLIA-waived COVID-19 test in public and private schools, K-12 grades. This activity would be like testing at home.
Testing in Schools Frequently Asked Questions | Washington State Department of Health
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