Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1213.2. Definitions

(1) “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.

(2) “Department” means the Louisiana Department of Health.

(3) “Fingerstick sample” means a quantity of blood taken from a person by sticking his finger with a needle or lancet.

(4) “Mobile cholesterol screening unit” means a unit or operation that travels from one location to another and provides cholesterol screening services to the public without the necessity of a referral from a licensed physician.

(5) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.