California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1288.5: No person may solicit or accept any biological specimen for clinical laboratory testing or examination unless there is in effect for the clinical laboratory where the test or examination is to be perf

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A person cannot request or receive biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing unless a valid authorization is in effect for the laboratory performing the test.

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No person may solicit or accept any biological specimen for clinical laboratory testing or examination unless there is in effect for the clinical laboratory where the test or examination is to be performed a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter applicable to the category of test or examination which includes that testing or examination, and the person performing the test or examination is authorized to perform the test or examination under this chapter.

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