“Exempt laboratory” defined.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NAC 652.175 , “exempt laboratory” means a laboratory in which each test performed is: (a) Classified as a waived test pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Part 493, Subpart A; or (b) Categorized as a provider-performed microscopy procedure pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § 493.19. 2. The term does not include an HIV testing laboratory.