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Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHChapter 511-5 - HEALTH PROMOTION
Subject 511-5-4 - SEROLOGIC TESTS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
Rule 511-5-4-.02 - Definitions

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-5-4-.02

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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024
Rule 511-5-4-.02 - Definitions

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to same:

(a) "Standard serologic test for syphilis" means a test designed to detect evidence of syphilis.
(b) "Standard serologic test for hepatitis B" means a test designed to detect evidence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
(c) "Standard serologic test for hepatitis C" means a test designed to detect evidence of hepatitis C. This definition includes an HCV-antibody test with reflect HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
(d) "Standard serologic test for HIV" means a test designed to detect evidence of HIV.
(e) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-4-.02

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6, 31-12-3, 31-17-4.

Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.
Amended: F. Aug. 1, 2022; eff. Aug. 31, 2022, as specified by the Agency.