§ 1036. Clinical Consultant.

(a) Every clinical laboratory director, under whom moderate or high complexity tests or examinations are performed, shall either perform the duties of a clinical consultant or employ a clinical consultant who can provide consultation about the appropriateness of testing ordered and interpretation of test results, as specified in Section 1209, chapter 3 of the Business and Professions Code.

(b) The clinical consultant shall possess a current, valid license issued by the State to direct a clinical laboratory pursuant to chapter 3, Business and Professions Code, or to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry pursuant to chapter 5, Business and Professions Code appropriate to the specialties and subspecialties for which he or she is consulting.

(c) The clinical consultant shall:

(1) Provide clinical consultation to the clients of the laboratory; and

(2) Assist in ordering tests appropriate to meet clinical expectations; and

(3) Ensure that test results include pertinent information required for interpretation; and

(4) Communicate matters about quality of test results reported and interpretation in relation to specific patient conditions.

HISTORY

1. New article 2.3 (sections 1036-1036.4) and section filed 2-24-2000 as an emergency; operative 2-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 72, No. 1.

2. New article 2.3 (sections 1036-1036.4) and section refiled 6-21-2000 as an emergency; operative 6-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New article 2.3 (sections 1036-1036.4) and section refiled 10-19-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-21-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-19-2000 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (b), transmitted to OAL 2-21-2001 and filed 4-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 14).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 1224, Business and Professions Code; and Section 100275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1209.1 and 1210, Business and Professions Code.