SECTION .0300 - USE OF CONTRACTORS

13 NCAC 20 .0301             EXAMINER OPTIONS

In collecting and transporting the sample to the approved laboratory, the examiner may:

(1)           Collect and transport the sample itself; or

(2)           Send the examinee to the approved laboratory for the collection; or

(3)           Contract with a third party to collect and transport the sample.  Examples of a third party include physicians, medical clinics, hospitals, or consortia established to negotiate rates for these services.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95-231; 95-232; 95-234;

Eff. April 1, 2001;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.