Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.488.205 Right to informal hearing

(a) Be conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Administrator of CMS;  and

(b) Provide the accreditation organization or State laboratory program the opportunity to present, in writing or in person, evidence or documentation to refute the determination to deny approval, or to withdraw or not renew deeming authority or the exemption of a State's laboratories from CLIA requirements.