Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2 – As used in this Part:
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
- 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. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
- Fingerstick sample: means a quantity of blood taken from a person by sticking his finger with a needle or lancet. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Secretary: means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1213.2
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 La. Rev. Stat. 40:1299.192 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.