LAC 48:I.5657. Laboratory Services

A. Each BHS provider that provides medication management and/or addiction treatment services shall: 1. have a written agreement for laboratory services off-site or provide laboratory services on-site; 2. ensure that the laboratory providing the services has current clinical laboratories improvement amendments (CLIA) certification when necessary; 3. ensure diagnostic laboratory services are available to meet the behavioral health needs of the clients; and 4. maintain responsibility for all laboratory services provided on-site or off-site via contractual agreement. B. If collection is performed on-site, the provider shall develop, implement and comply with written policies and procedures for the collection of specimens in accordance with current standards of practice.