This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding licensing requirements for clinical laboratory personnel. It updates the definitions in R.S. 37:1312, changing the phrasing from "shall mean" to "have the following meanings," and introduces a new definition for "source plasma," which refers to the fluid portion of human blood collected by plasmapheresis for manufacturing purposes, explicitly excluding single donor plasma products intended for intravenous use.

Additionally, the bill creates an exemption in R.S. 37:1313(A)(3) for clinical laboratory personnel working in source plasma donation centers that conduct only nondiagnostic tests for screening plasma donors. This change aims to clarify the licensing requirements and provide specific exemptions for personnel in these centers, thereby streamlining the regulatory framework for clinical laboratory practices in Louisiana.

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HB115 Original:
HB115 Engrossed:
HB115 Enrolled:
HB115 Act 60: