Section 7.27.550. Results of screening test.

	(a)  Screening test results must be returned to the physician, certified nurse midwife, or certified direct-entry midwife as indicated on the return address portion of the screening test form.  
	(b)  Screening test results must indicate whether the specimen was negative, positive, or in any way abnormal, for each test performed. If a borderline positive initial screening test result is followed by a second screening test result that is normal, the test result must be classified as a normal screening result.  
	(c)  The designated laboratory shall report to the health care provider by telephone any positive or abnormal results requiring action. This same information must be reported to the department by telephone. Normal results must be reported by mail to the health care provider described in (a) of this section within 30 days.  

Authorities

18.05.040;18.15.200

Notes

Authority

AS 18.05.040 AS 18.15.200 Editor's note: The address for reporting the information described in 7 AAC 27.550(c) is the Department of Health and Social Services, division of public health, section of women's, children's, and family health, 3601 C Street, Suite 322, Anchorage, AK 99503. The telephone number is [phone].

History

Eff. 12/30/77, Register 64; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 7/13/94, Register 131

References

7.27.550