Ohio Admin. Code 3701-3-04 - Laboratory result reporting
(A) The person in charge of any laboratory
that examines specimens of human origin for evidence of diseases designated as
reportable by rule
3701-3-02
of the Administrative Code shall report all positive results of such
examinations in the manner set forth in rule
3701-3-05 of the
Administrative Code.
(B) A positive
result of a laboratory examination for a reportable disease shall be considered
reason to suspect that a person is infected by that disease. Upon receipt of a
laboratory report of a positive result for a reportable disease, the city or
general health district in which the suspect case resides shall make an inquiry
through the appropriate health care provider to determine if the suspected case
exists.
(C) A laboratory report
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Case information: name, date of birth,
sex, and street address including city, state, and zip code.
(2) Laboratory test information: specimen
identification number, specimen collection date, specimen type, test name, test
result, and if applicable, the organism and serotype.
(3) Health care provider information: name,
telephone number, street address including city, state, and postal zip
code.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3701.23
Rule Amplifies: 3701.23
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1964, 3/13/80, 7/23/98, 1/1/09, 2/1/11
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