Louisiana § RS 40:1213.2 - Definitions

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§ RS 40:1213.2. Definitions

            As used in this Part:

            (1) "Cholesterol screening" means determining the cholesterol level present in a person's blood by analyzing a drop of blood taken from him by means of a fingerstick sample.

            (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.

            (3) "Fingerstick sample" means a quantity of blood taken from a person by sticking his finger with a needle or lancet.

            (4) "Mobile cholesterol screening unit" means a unit or operation that travels from one location to another and provides cholesterol screening services to the public without the necessity of a referral from a licensed physician.

            (5) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.

            Acts 1991, No. 411, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.192 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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