Ohio § 3725.05 Federal requirements for collection of plasma

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§ 3725.05 — Federal requirements for collection of plasma

Ohio § 3725.05

Title 37Health-Safety-Morals

Ch. 3725Plasmapheresis Centers

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3725.05 (2026).

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No plasmapheresis center shall be certified by the director of health unless all federal requirements for the collection of plasma by plasmapheresis under the "Public Health Service Act," 58 Stat. 682 (1944) 42 U.S.C. 201, as amended, are met and:

(A)A test approved by the director of health for hepatitis B antigen is made on a sample of blood taken from the donor at the time of blood collection;

(B)No person who has ever shown a positive test for hepatitis B antigen or who has a history of hepatitis serves as a donor for plasma, with the exception of plasma intended for special purposes approved by the director of health;

(C)A qualified licensed physician, known as the medical director, is responsible for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted thereunder, and for maintaining

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No plasmapheresis center shall be certified by the director of health unless all federal requirements for the collection of plasma by plasmapheresis under the "Public Health Service Act," 58 Stat. 682 (1944) 42 U.S.C. 201, as amended, are met and:

(A) A test approved by the director of health for hepatitis B antigen is made on a sample of blood taken from the donor at the time of blood collection;

(B) No person who has ever shown a positive test for hepatitis B antigen or who has a history of hepatitis serves as a donor for plasma, with the exception of plasma intended for special purposes approved by the director of health;

(C) A qualified licensed physician, known as the medical director, is responsible for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted thereunder, and for maintaining the health and safety of participants in the plasmapheresis procedure;

(D) One of the following individuals is in attendance at all times when a donor is undergoing plasmapheresis and is responsible for supervising the procedure and the maintenance of sterile technique:

(1) A physician authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery;

(2) A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse as defined in section4723.01of the Revised Code;

(3) An individual who is certified as an emergency medical technician-intermediate or emergency medical technician-paramedic under Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code, but is not attending or supervising the procedure or maintaining sterile technique in the individual's capacity as an emergency medical technician;

(4) Another qualified medical staff person, including a medical technologist, approved by the director of health.

(E) Handwashing facilities are present in the room where the blood is drawn and in the room where the formed elements are separated from the plasma.

Last updated July 31, 2023 at 4:51 PM