(A) The person in charge of any laboratory that examines specimens of human origin for evidence of diseases designated as reportable by rule 3701-3-02 of the Administrative Code shall report all positive results of such examinations to the board of health of the health district in which the person from whom the specimen was taken resides.

(B) A positive result of a laboratory examination for a reportable disease shall be considered reason to suspect that a person is infected by that disease. Upon receipt of a laboratory report of a positive result for a reportable disease, the board of health shall cause inquiry to be made through the attending physician or medical facility to determine if the suspected disease exists.

HISTORY: Eff 4-1-64; 3-13-80; 7-23-98
Rule promulgated under: RC Chapter 119 .
Rule authorized by: RC 3701.13 , 3701.24 , 3701.34 , 3707.06
Rule amplifies: RC 3701.24 , 3707.06 Replaces: 3701-3-26 R.C. 119.032 review date: 7/23/03