Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1213.3. Cholesterol screening by mobile cholesterol screening units; 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.

(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.