R9-14-101. Definitions

In this Article, unless otherwise specified: 1. “Clinical laboratory” means the same as in A.R.S. § 36- 451. 2. “Laboratory standing order” means a written directive by a licensed practitioner to a clinical laboratory to perform a test. 3. “Licensed practitioner” means: a. A podiatrist licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 7; b. A doctor of chiropractic licensed under A.RS. Title 32, Chapter 8; c. A doctor of medicine licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13 or licensed in another state; d. A doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 14; e. A doctor of osteopathic medicine licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 17 or licensed in another state; f. A homeopathic physician licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 29; g. A dentist licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 11, Article 2; h. A physician assistant who is licensed under Title 32, Chapter 25 and who has the supervising physician's delegation required in A.RS. § 32-2531; or i. A registered nurse practitioner licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15 and certified under A.A.C. R4-19-504. 4. “Patient” means an individual receiving services from a licensed practitioner. 5. “State” means the same as in A.R.S. § 36-841. 6. “Supervising physician” means the same as in A.RS. § 32-2501. 7. “Test” means a clinical laboratory's examination or analysis of material from an individual's body.