§ 4-204 Laboratories — referral of cultures.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 4-204 (2026)
§ 4-204 Laboratories — referral of cultures.LinkCopy Citation
(a)When referral required.
The Commissioner may require that cultures containing acid-fast bacilli be referred to the Maryland State Laboratory unless they have been identified in accordance with standards set by the Commissioner.
(b)Effect of referral.
The referral of cultures does not:
(1)
satisfy the reporting requirements of <cite data-path="|health|§4-203">§ 4-203 {“Laboratories — in general”} of this subtitle</cite>; or
(2)
excuse delay in transmitting a presumptive culture result to the attending physician.
History: Ord. 99-548