House Bill No. by Representative Stagni amends existing Louisiana law regarding the licensing requirements for clinical laboratory personnel. The bill introduces a new definition for "source plasma," which is described as the fluid portion of human blood collected by plasmapheresis for manufacturing purposes, excluding single donor plasma products intended for intravenous use. Additionally, the bill modifies the introductory paragraph of R.S. 37:1312 and enacts new provisions under R.S. 37:1312(15) and 1313(A)(3).

The key change proposed in this bill is the creation of an exemption from licensing requirements for clinical laboratory personnel working in source plasma donation centers that perform only nondiagnostic tests for screening donors. This exemption adds flexibility to the current licensing framework, which previously required clinical laboratory personnel to be licensed in all clinical laboratory settings, with limited exceptions for government-operated and nonprofit laboratories. The bill aims to streamline operations in source plasma donation centers while ensuring that necessary screening processes are maintained.

Statutes affected:
HB115 Original: