NAC652.180. Laboratory operated by licensed physician: Issuance and renewal of certificate of registration.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Division shall issue a certificate of registration to each laboratory which registers with the Division pursuant to NRS 652.235. A certificate of registration issued pursuant to this section is effective for 2 years after the date of issuance.

     2. The Division may issue one certificate of registration for any number of laboratories which test specimens to protect the public health if each laboratory:

     (a) Is supervised by the Division or a health district; and

     (b) Performs at least 1 but not more than 15 tests which are classified pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Part 493, Subpart A, as moderate complexity tests or waived tests.

     3. An application for renewal of a certificate must be on a form provided by the Division.

     4. The failure to apply for renewal within 30 days after a certificate expires will result in termination of the laboratory’s authority to operate in this State.

     5. Upon acceptance of an application for renewal, the Division shall provide the laboratory with a new certificate of registration.

     [Bd. of Health, Medical Laboratories Reg. §§ 2.2-2.2.5, eff. 8-5-74]—(NAC A 10-17-86; 3-28-96; R133-96, 4-17-98; R042-98, 5-18-98; R104-13, 3-28-2014)