This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding licensing requirements for clinical laboratory personnel. It modifies the introductory paragraph of R.S. 37:1312 to change the phrasing from "shall mean" to "have the following meanings." Additionally, it introduces a new definition for "source plasma," which is described as the fluid portion of human blood collected by plasmapheresis for manufacturing purposes, explicitly excluding single donor plasma products intended for intravenous use.

Furthermore, the bill enacts a new exemption under R.S. 37:1313(A)(3), allowing clinical laboratory personnel working in source plasma donation centers to perform only nondiagnostic tests for screening donors without needing a license. This change aims to clarify the regulatory framework for clinical laboratory personnel while providing specific exemptions for those operating in the context of source plasma donation.

Statutes affected:
HB115 Original:
HB115 Engrossed:
HB115 Enrolled:
HB115 Act 60: