Our laboratorys test requisition form includes a place for physician certification that informed consent was obtained. Can the laboratory continue to use this form after the new law goes into effect?
Yes, the laboratory may continue using existing stock of requisition forms for HIV testing. At the time the laboratory revises its form, the lines for certifying consent should be removed. Forms may retain statements to the effect that informed consent is required. Reasonable effort should be made to notify ordering providers that their certification of consent on requisitions is no longer required effective September 1.
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