Persons authorized to perform certain laboratory tests for detection of human immunodeficiency virus.

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A person may perform a test for the detection of the human immunodeficiency virus that is classified as a waived test pursuant to Subpart A of Part 493 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations in a medical laboratory without obtaining certification as an assistant in a medical laboratory pursuant to NRS 652.127 or a license or certification described in NRS 652.210 if the person submits proof of successful completion of training that has been approved by the Division concerning:

1. The administration of such a test;

2. Infection control procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor;

3. Reporting of communicable diseases as required by NRS 441A.150 and any regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 441A of NRS; and

4. Counseling and referrals to be provided to persons who test positive for the human immunodeficiency virus, including, without limitation, counseling provided pursuant to NRS 441A.336.

(Added to NRS by 2015, 848)


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