Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee Application Fee: $41.00 Requirements: Baccalaureate with required courses. All documents must be sent directly to LFS from the source. Examination: None Renewal: Annually Average Time to Process Application: 150 days (5 months). Incomplete application packages may be abandoned 150 days after registration. Refer to LFS website for more complete information. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Section 1200-1322. California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1033.