What Is a Moderate Complexity Test

Moderately complex tests are usually those that are available on automated clinical laboratory equipment such as electrolyte profiles, chemistry profiles, complete blood count, urinalysis, urine drug screen, and automated immunoassays.

What is the difference between moderate and high complexity testing?

Low scores indicate low complexity, with tests obtaining a total score of ≤12 being categorized as moderate complexity. Tests with final scores >12 are categorized as high complexity.

What is moderate complex?

Moderately complex means to a lower degree than complex, less extensive. Moderately complex work requires the application of established principles, practices and procedures in combination to tasks, activities or a function.