Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-02-.09

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 1730-02-.09 - LABORATORY SERVICES

(1) The facilities shall have the capability for use of either in-house or consultant laboratory service for blood chemistry, cultures and antibiotic sensitivity testing, complete blood counts, histopathological examinations and necropsies. The in-house laboratory facility shall meet the following minimum standards:

(a) The laboratory room shall be clean and orderly with provision made for ample storage;

(b) Adequate refrigeration shall be provided;

(c) All facilities must have a minimum, in-house capability of the conduct of:

1. Urine tests,

2. Micro-hematocrit determination,

3. Flotation tests for ova of internal parasites,

4. Skin scraping for external parasite diagnosis, and

5. Exams for diagnosing heartworm disease.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-02-.09

Original rule filed April 28, 1995; effective July 12, 1995. Repeal and new rule filed June 10, 1999; effective August 24, 1999. Amendment filed September 12, 2001; effective November 26, 2001.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, 63-12-101 et. seq., 63-12-103, 63-12-106, 63-12-124, and 63-12-129.