§ 17–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 17-504 (2026)
Title 17. Laboratories
Subtitle 5. Cholesterol Testing
§ 17–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations that assure the citizens of this State that cholesterol testing conducted outside a permanently located medical laboratory meets appropriate national standards of quality assurance.
(b)
The regulations shall include:
(1)
Personnel training standards, including requirements for reasonable training, experience, and competency in:
(i)
Simple procedures used in drawing blood for cholesterol testing; and
(ii)
The operation of blood chemical analyzers used for cholesterol screening;
(2)
Quality assurance standards;
(3)
Standards for counseling and referral procedures;
(4)
Standards for releasing and reporting test results; and
(5)
A prohibition on the payment of any sum to any person for bringing or referring a patient.
(c)
(1)
The Secretary may not require that cholesterol testing personnel that conduct cholesterol tests under this subtitle be certified in a medical laboratory specialty.
(2)
All cholesterol testing conducted under this subtitle shall be overseen by a supervisor knowledgeable in all aspects of cholesterol testing services.