(a) As used in this chapter, “unlicensed laboratory personnel” means a laboratory aide, histocompatibility technician, cardiopulmonary technician, or other person performing the activities authorized by Section 1269.

(b) Any person who is authorized under California law or regulation to perform a clinical laboratory test or examination, or to engage in clinical laboratory practice, shall not come within the definition of “unlicensed laboratory personnel” when performing the clinical laboratory test or examination or engaging in the clinical laboratory practice authorized.

(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1996.)