§ 40:1213.3 — Cholesterol screening by mobile cholesterol screening units; standards

Louisiana § 40:1213.3

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1213.3. Cholesterol screening by mobile cholesterol screening units; standards
All mobile cholesterol screening units providing cholesterol screening services to the
public shall meet the following standards:
(1) The cholesterol screening services shall be organized and provided under the
general supervision of a licensed clinical laboratory or a licensed physician who is qualified,
by education and training, to conduct and interpret the results of the tests offered, and who
is knowledgeable regarding quality control, calibration of the instrument, and proper
maintenance of the equipment. The physician may be employed or serve as a consultant to
the unit.
(2) Systems and instruments used for the testing shall be properly calibrated and
periodically checked for calibration by a person qualified and trained to do so.
(3) The testing shall be performed only by personnel properly qualified, by education
and training, in the drawing of blood samples, proper sterile techniques, and the correct
operation of the testing instruments.
(4)(a) No person administering the tests shall attempt to interpret the clinical
significance of the test results, render or express a medical diagnosis, or in any way suggest
the necessity or appropriateness or lack of necessity or appropriateness of any form of
treatment.
(b) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to a licensed physician or other
qualified health care professional.
(5) Persons tested shall be advised of the necessity of appropriate follow-up with a
medical professional should the screening test warrant such, as outlined in the national
cholesterol screening program guidelines or equal standards.

Legislative History

Acts 1991, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.193 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.