Section R. 325.179b - Submission of HIV laboratory specimensRule 9b.
(1) A laboratory that receives any clinical specimen which yields results indicative of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is responsible for ensuring that specimens are submitted to the department or to a laboratory designated by the department. These specimens include any of the following: (a) Remnant specimens from all positive western blot (WB) or immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) confirmed tests.(b) Remnant specimens from viral detection or quantitation tests upon request by the department within 3 months from specimen collection date, if available.(c) Remnant specimens from multiple reactive rapid enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests that together constitute an HIV diagnosis.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.179b