Fees: Fees are subject to change with each fiscal year. Refer to the LFS General Fee Information Page for a full list of fees associated with licensing. Exams: Applicants must refer to the LFS Website for the list of approved certifying organization examinations for each license category Academic and Training or Experience Requirements: Baccalaureate in microbiology or equivalent with specific course requirements plus one year of post-baccalaureate training or one year of work experience in all areas of the specialty of microbiology, microbiology including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology; immunology, including diagnostic immunology and syphilis serology; and molecular biology in a clinical laboratory that possesses a certificate issued under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) for performing high complexity testing in the specialty of microbiology. Renewal Period: Every two years. Refer to the LFS Website for more complete information. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Section 1200-1327. California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1031.
