NAC652.300. Request or authorization for test; report of findings; required contents of request.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a specimen is received by the laboratory, it must be accompanied by an authorized written request or a computerized authorization.

     2. If the laboratory receives specimens referred from another laboratory, it shall report the results to the laboratory submitting the specimens.

     3. Verbal requests from authorized persons may be accepted by the laboratory with proper verification. The laboratory shall obtain an authorized written request or a computerized authorization to supplement a verbal request within 30 days after the laboratory accepted the verbal request.

     4. Each request must contain the following information:

     (a) The full name of or a number which identifies the person from whom the specimen was taken.

     (b) The name of the licensed physician, other authorized person or clinical laboratory that submitted the specimen.

     (c) The date and time the specimen was collected for testing.

     (d) The type of test or specific test required.

     [Bd. of Health, Medical Laboratories Reg. §§ 3.5.3-3.5.3.4, eff. 8-5-74]—(NAC A 10-17-86; R177-97, 1-30-98; R176-07, 1-30-2008)