Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Personnel & Director Licensing
Hawaii is one of the states that licenses lab personnel.
Book a free consultationShort answer: Under HAR 11-110.1-23, no one may serve as a clinical laboratory director, medical technologist (clinical laboratory scientist), clinical laboratory specialist, cytotechnologist, or medical laboratory technician in Hawaii without a state license from the DOH State Laboratories Division. Hawaii-licensed personnel in these categories meet CLIA personnel requirements, and directors must also satisfy 42 CFR 493 Subpart M.
| Hawaii personnel license (HAR 11-110.1-23) | Typical CLIA role |
|---|---|
| Clinical laboratory director | Laboratory director |
| Medical technologist (clinical laboratory scientist) | Testing personnel, supervisor, technical consultant |
| Clinical laboratory specialist | Specialty testing / supervision |
| Cytotechnologist | Cytology |
| Medical laboratory technician | Testing personnel |
Licenses are issued by the DOH State Laboratories Division (licensing page), decided within 60 days of a complete application, and expire January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
Related guides
- State Permit & CLIA Guide
- Personnel Licensing
- Honolulu Waived & POL
- Neighbor Islands
- Hire a Lab Director
- Out-of-State Labs
- Mock Inspections & 2567
- Hawaii lab consultant on soundlabconsult.com
- Hawaii CLIA & state license guide
Frequently asked questions
When do Hawaii lab personnel licenses expire?
January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
How long does Hawaii take to decide a license?
Within 60 days of a complete application with fees.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Sound Lab Consultants is an independent consulting firm and is not affiliated with the Hawaii Department of Health, CMS, CDC, FDA, CAP, COLA, or The Joint Commission. Regulatory summaries are educational; confirm requirements with the agency.