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CA Bus & Prof Code § 1212 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 1212.

1212.  (a) As used in this chapter, “unlicensed laboratory personnel” means a laboratory aide, histocompatibility technician, cardiopulmonary technician, or other person performing the activities authorized by Section 1269.(b) Any person who is authorized under California law or regulation to perform a clinical laboratory test or examination, or to engage in clinical laboratory practice, shall not come within the definition of “unlicensed laboratory personnel” when performing the clinical laboratory test or examination or engaging in the clinical laboratory practice authorized.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1213 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 1213.

1213.  As used in this chapter, “school” means any place, establishment, or institution organized and operated to offer training for one or more of the personnel classifications included in this chapter or the regulations pertaining thereto.(Added by renumbering Section 1208 (as added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1377) by Stats. 1971, Ch. 438.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1214 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 1214.

1214.  As used in this chapter, “health fair” means a program of health assessment procedures offered to the general public that may include screening, self-ordered, or diagnostic clinical laboratory tests or examinations performed by a clinical laboratory licensed or registered under subdivision (a) of Section 1265 that meets all the requirements of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 450, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1220.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1220.5.

1220.5.  (a) The Department of Health Services shall develop, and provide to all licensed clinical laboratories, a form in triplicate to be used by employees, agents, and couriers of licensed clinical laboratories to give notice when a specimen storage container has been improperly secured pursuant to Section 681.(b) The three copies of the triplicate form shall each contain instructions so that one copy is to be attached to the unlocked specimen storage container, one copy is mailed to the Department of Consumer Affairs to be forwarded to the appropriate licensing entity pursuant to Section 1288.3, and one copy is kept by the licensed clinical laboratory for its records.(c) This form shall be provided to all licensed clinical laboratories on and after January 1, 2001.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 748, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1221.

1221.  The department may employ special examiners, and may make regulations for the conduct of examinations under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 579.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1222.

1222.  The department may approve schools that are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1222.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1222.5.

1222.5.  (a) The department may approve any of the following seeking to provide clinical laboratory scientist programs for instruction in clinical laboratory technique that, in the judgment of the department, will provide instruction adequate to prepare individuals to meet the requirements for licensure or performance of duties under this chapter and regulations of the department:(1) A California licensed clinical laboratory.(2) An accredited college or university in the United States of America.(3) A United States military medical laboratory specialist program of at least 52 weeks duration.(4) A laboratory owned and operated by the United States government.(b) Upon approval by the department, clinical laboratory scientist programs approved by the department may use multiple clinical laboratories to provide training in clinical laboratory technique, provided the following conditions are met:(1) The program may apportion the clinical training among multiple clinical laboratories in any percentage as long as the total training meets the requirements established by the department.(2) Each clinical laboratory has been approved by the department as part of the program in accordance with regulations. The program shall notify the department in writing within 30 days of a change in clinical laboratories used by the program to provide training.(3) The director of the approved program shall be responsible for notifying the department in advance of the start and end date of training for each trainee. The program shall coordinate with the department in meeting established requirements.(4) The director of the approved program shall ensure that all of the department’s requirements for training and affiliation are met.(5) The program has submitted an application on forms provided by the department for approval.(c) The department shall establish by regulation the ratio of licensed clinical laboratory scientists to licensed trainees on the staff of the clinical laboratory and the minimum requirements for training in any specialty or in the entire field of clinical laboratory science or practice. Application for approval shall be made on forms provided by the department.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 352, Sec. 2. (SB 289) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1224 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1224.

1224.  The department may, pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, adopt, amend, or repeal any regulations necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1224.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1224.5.

1224.5.  The department shall conduct a study to determine whether the persons conducting tests in physician office laboratories under paragraph (12) of subdivision (b) of, and paragraph (10) of subdivision (c) of Section 1206.5, produce accurate, reliable, and necessary test results comparable to those produced by other persons performing moderate complexity or high complexity testing, or both.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1225.

1225.  (a) In order to carry out this chapter, any duly authorized representative of the department may do any of the following:(1) Enter or inspect on an announced or unannounced basis any building, premise, equipment, materials, records, or information at any reasonable time to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(2) Inspect, photograph, or copy any records, reports, test results, test specimens, or other information related to the requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(3) Secure any sample, photograph, or other evidence from any building or premise for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(b) The department may cooperate with, or assist persons licensed under this chapter, or other qualified persons, in evaluating laboratory procedures and techniques necessary to achieve and maintain high quality performance in clinical laboratories.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 927, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1226 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1226.

1226.  Annually the department may compile and may thereafter publish and sell a directory of persons within the state licensed under the provisions of this chapter who hold unsuspended, unforfeited and unrevoked licenses. The directory may also contain a copy of the provisions of this chapter and regulations relating thereto and such other information as the department may determine advisable.(Added by renumbering Section 1227 by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1377.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1227 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1227.

1227.  Every person or clinical laboratory licensed or registered under this chapter shall report to the department, within 30 days thereof, any change of name or address.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1228 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1228.

1228.  The department shall appoint a multidisciplinary committee to assist, advise, and make recommendations for the establishment of rules and regulations necessary to insure proper administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and to assist and advise the department in matters concerning examinations for licensees of this chapter. Appointments shall be made from lists of nominees solicited by the department and shall provide adequate and proper representation of all persons affected by this chapter. Subcommittees of the committee may be appointed consisting of committee members and consultants having particular knowledge in a subject area for the purpose of assisting the department on special administrative problems and in making recommendations to the committee for consideration in the establishment of rules and regulations. The terms of office of the members shall be determined by the department.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1125.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1240.

1240.  This chapter does not authorize any person to practice medicine and surgery or to furnish the services of physicians for the practice of medicine and surgery. This chapter does not repeal or in any manner affect any provision of this code relating to the practice of medicine. This chapter does not prohibit the performance of tests not covered in Section 1206.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1377.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1241.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1241.1.

1241.1.  (a) A primary care clinic, licensed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, that is operating within a network of primary care clinics, may be issued a license to operate a clinical laboratory pursuant to Section 1265, which authorizes the conduct of clinical laboratory tests and examinations from its network of primary care clinics, if all of the following conditions are met:(1) The central laboratory’s sole purpose is performing moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory tests and examinations, or both, for the patients of the clinics in the network.(2) Prior to performing any tests or examinations, the central laboratory obtains a certificate under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 263a) (CLIA) and a state laboratory license for the appropriate complexity level of clinical laboratory testing pursuant to Section 1265.(b) For purposes of this section, “network of primary care clinics” means two or more primary care clinics operated by the same nonprofit corporation with the same board of directors and the same corporate officers, and operating under the same procedures and protocols.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 795, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1242.

1242.  Any person duly licensed under the provisions of this chapter to perform tests called for in a clinical laboratory may perform skin tests for specific diseases, arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture for purposes of withdrawing blood or for clinical laboratory test purposes as defined by regulations established by the department and upon specific authorization from any person in accordance with the authority granted under any provisions of law relating to the healing arts.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 695, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1242.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1242.5.

1242.5.  Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 1241, the department may by regulation authorize laboratory personnel certified pursuant to Section 1246 to perform venipuncture, arterial puncture, or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood or for clinical laboratory test purposes, as defined by regulations established by the department.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 695, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1242.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1242.6.

1242.6.  (a) Any registered nurse licensed under the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2700) of Division 2 may perform arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood or for test purposes upon authorization from any licensed physician and surgeon or any licensed dentist.(b) Any licensed vocational nurse licensed under the provisions of Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) of Division 2 may perform arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood or for test purposes upon authorization from any licensed physician and surgeon, or any licensed dentist if prior thereto the licensed vocational nurse has been instructed by a physician and surgeon and has demonstrated competence to the physician and surgeon in the proper procedure to be employed when withdrawing blood, or has satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of instruction approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians or has demonstrated competence to the satisfaction of that board.(c) Any respiratory care practitioner certified under the provisions of Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 3700) of Division 2 may perform arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood or for test purposes upon authorization from any licensed physician and surgeon.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 759, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1243.

1243.  A student regularly matriculated in any college or university accredited by an accrediting agency acceptable to the department, or in any legally chartered school approved by the department for training purposes may perform arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture as a part of the necessary training program when done under the direct and responsible supervision of a person licensed to perform tests under the provisions of this chapter or a licensed physician and surgeon.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1377.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1244.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1244.1.

1244.1.  Thirty days prior to operating a program of nondiagnostic general health assessment, the entity or person operating that program shall file the following documentation with the local health officer in each county in which the program shall operate:(a) The location of the program, the type and kind of nondiagnostic general health assessments being conducted, the dates and times of operation of programs, and evidence that the program shall be operated in compliance with Section 1244. (b) The local health officer shall be notified in writing of any changes to occur in locations, dates, or times indicated in the documentation required in subdivision (a). The local health officer shall be notified of any changes at least 24 hours prior to the program operating at the different locations, dates, or times.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 195, Sec. 5. Effective July 9, 1990.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1244.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1244.3.

1244.3.  Responsibility for enforcement of Sections 1244 and 1244.1 shall be with the local health officer or his or her authorized designee, including public health laboratory directors. Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from using any necessary enforcement actions for the protection of the public health and safety.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 195, Sec. 6. Effective July 9, 1990.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1244.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1244.4.

1244.4.  Any fee for the filing of documentation and related enforcement activities pursuant to Section 1244, 1244.1, and 1244.3 shall be determined by the local enforcement agency and shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) except that those fees shall be adjusted annually by any annual increase in the California Consumer Price Index as determined pursuant to Section 2212 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. All moneys collected as fees pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the appropriate city, county, or city and county treasury and shall only be expended in carrying out Sections 1244, 1244.1, and 1244.3.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 195, Sec. 7. Effective July 9, 1990.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1245 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1245.

1245.  (a) Any individual may perform a blood gas analysis if all the following conditions exist:(1) He or she has earned a high school diploma or equivalent, as determined by HCFA pursuant to CLIA.(2) He or she performs the blood gas analysis in a clinic or a general acute care hospital, as defined respectively in Sections 1202 and 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(3) He or she has been instructed by a physician and surgeon licensed in this state, who is in charge of a department of pulmonary physiology or clinical pathology in licensed clinics or hospitals, as defined respectively in Sections 1202 and 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, in the proper procedure to be employed when performing a blood gas analysis.(4) He or she performs the blood gas analysis under the direction and supervision of the physician and surgeon.(5) He or she submits the analysis for interpretation to the physician and surgeon under whose direction and supervision he or she performed the analysis.(b) After September 1, 1997, any person may perform a blood gas analysis classified as of high complexity under CLIA, if, in addition to the requirements of subdivision (a), he or she has earned an associate degree related to pulmonary function from an accredited institution as determined by HCFA pursuant to CLIA.(c) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as authorizing any individual, not otherwise authorized, to withdraw blood.(d) Nothing contained in this section is applicable to a person licensed as a respiratory care practitioner under Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 3700). Those persons are authorized to perform those functions set forth in that chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1246.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1246.5.

1246.5.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person may request, and any licensed clinical laboratory or public health laboratory may perform, the laboratory tests specified in this section. A registered clinical laboratory may perform the laboratory tests specified in this section if the test is subject to a certificate of waiver under CLIA and the laboratory has registered with the department under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1265. A program for nondiagnostic general health assessment that includes a laboratory test specified in this section shall comply with the provisions of Section 1244. The results from any test may be provided directly to the person requesting the test if the test is on or for his or her own body. These test results shall be provided in a manner that presents clear information and that identifies results indicating the need for referral to a physician and surgeon.The tests that may be conducted pursuant to this section are: pregnancy, glucose level, cholesterol, occult blood, and any other test for which there is a test for a particular analyte approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for sale to the public without a prescription in the form of an over-the-counter test kit. A test approved only as an over-the-counter collection device may not be conducted pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 450, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1247 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 3 - Clinical Laboratory Technology|ARTICLE 3.5 - Hemodialysis Training|Section 1247.

1247.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the Hemodialysis Technician Training Act.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 302, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)