OAR 333-024-0020: Certification for Performance of Laboratory Specialties

(1) Certification for the performance of surgical pathology, autopsy pathology, exfoliative cytology, and immunohematology (except as provided in section (4) of this rule) shall be granted only to a laboratory whose director is a physician or dentist specifically qualified in these fields. (2) A clinical laboratory testing for substances of abuse shall be permitted under ORS 438.435 and comply with OAR 333-024-0305 through 333-024-0350, except when performing tests for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention of disease or treatment of patients by physicians, dentists and other persons who are authorized by license to diagnose or treat humans. (3) A permit for the performance of substances of abuse testing in clinical laboratories shall be granted only to a laboratory whose director qualifies under OAR 333-024-0320(1).