Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.3 – Cholesterol screening by mobile cholesterol screening units; standards
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.3
- Cholesterol screening: means determining the cholesterol level present in a person's blood by analyzing a drop of blood taken from him by means of a fingerstick sample. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
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.
Acts 1991, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 40:1299.193 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.