Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
8800 - Combative Sports Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Part C - Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Section 8800-C-18.0 - Physical Exams and Other Testing
Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 8800-C-18.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
18.1 Contestants must complete and submit the results of the following tests in writing to the Division:
18.1.1 A physical completed within three (3) months of the event.
18.1.2 HIV 1/2 qualitative test, complete Hepatitis B Surface AG testing & Hepatitis C AB (must be tested within six months of event.) and lab results must be faxed from the lab to the Division.
18.1.3 Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Bleed & Coagulation (PT/PTT Pro Time) within four (4) years of the event.
18.1.4 Original EKG report, read by a physician (Dated within two (2) years of the event.) Fighters over the age of 35 years old, shall have their report dated within one (1) year of the event.
18.1.5 Original MRI Brain Scan report (without contrast), read by a physician (dated within three years of event.)
18.1.6 Original EYE examination by an ophthalmologist-ophthalmological dilation (dated within one (1) year of the event.)
18.1.7 All female contestants must complete a pregnancy test the day of the event and the results must be negative. The pregnancy test kit shall be provided by the promoter.
18.1.8 A chemistry 14 test shall be completed within four (4) years of the event.
18.1.9 A urinalysis test shall be completed within four (4) years of the event.
18.1.10 The ringside physician may place a contestant on a medical suspension for any injuries. The contestant is required to furnish a letter of clearance from the treating physician.
18.1.11 Any fighter 40 years or older may be required by the Division to present more current test results or additional test results.
18.1.12 Based on the requirements set forth in Title 28 § 105(a)(7), the following criteria for determining physical and mental fitness shall include but is not limited to: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, heart rhythm, heart murmurs, ears, nose, throat, extremities, medications taken, negative pregnancy test results, and mental assessment, which must meet acceptable standards as determined by the examining physician prior to the event.
18.1.13 Mandatory drug testing on the day of the event.
18.2 A fighter must receive clearance from his personal physician and the ringside physician in order to fight after the physicians have reviewed the required tests.
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