La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1213.2

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671

Section 40:1213.2 - Definitions

As used in this Part:

(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.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1213.2

Acts 1991, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.192 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

Acts 1991, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.192 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.