Welcome to the State of California 

Phlebotomy Certification

Phlebotomists may now apply online for certification.https://secure.cps.ca.gov/cltreg/

Applicable Laws and Regulations


California Business and Professions Code:  Sections 1240-1246.5 (there are other sections that apply to billing issues and license offenses)  

Health and Safety Code: Sections  120580 and 120900-120920 (there are other sections that apply embedded in these sections).

California Code of Regulations - Title 17:  Section 1034 (there are other sections that apply embedded in these sections).

    Division 1. State Department of Health Services

        Chapter 2. Laboratories

            Subchapter 1.  Service Laboratories

                Group 2.  Clinical Laboratory Regulations

                    Article 1.5. Licensure of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

                          § 1034 Certification of Phlebotomy Technicians

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"Phlebotomy Regulations"  (PowerPoint, 2MB)
This is a PowerPoint overview of the phlebotomy regulations.

How To Obtain a Phlebotomy Certificate (PDF):Opens a new browser window.
This is a table which describes the step-by-step process of how a new or experienced phlebotomist will obtain a California State issued certificate under the new phlebotomy regulations.

Certification Organizations (PDF):Opens a new browser window.
This document lists the national examination services that certify phlebotomists, most of whom will seek state approval under the new regulations. 

Approved Phlebotomy Training School list(PDF) Opens a new browser window.

This document provides a list of all currently state approved phlebotomy training programs. 

FAQ's (PDF):Opens a new browser window.
The most common questions and answers concerning the phlebotomy regulations.

For additional information you may contact LFSpersonnel@cdph.ca.gov or call 510-620-3800.