Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 10 - LABORATORIES
Chapter 10.10.13 - Medical Laboratories - Testing for Hereditary and Congenital Disorders in Newborn Infants
Section 10.10.13.09 - Clinical Consultant Requirement, Qualifications, and Responsibilities
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.10.13.09
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Clinical Consultant Requirement. A permittee that offers to perform or performs first-tier, supplemental, or second-tier tests shall employ a clinical consultant.
B. Director as Clinical Consultant. The director may function as the clinical consultant if the director meets the qualifications set forth under §C of this regulation.
C. Clinical Consultant Qualifications. The clinical consultant shall be:
(1) A doctor of medicine or a doctor of
osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy; and
(2) Board certified by the American Board of
Medical Genetics as a:
(a) Clinical
geneticist;
(b) Medical geneticist;
or
(c) Biochemical
geneticist.
D. Clinical Consultant Responsibilities. A clinical consultant shall provide clinical consultation related to:
(1) Inquiries concerning specific newborn
screening tests;
(2) Interpretation
of specific test results;
(3)
Possible diagnostic or supplemental testing; and
(4) Assistance in ensuring that appropriate
tests are ordered to meet clinical expectations.
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