Health & Safety Code 1644.5(a)(1989; amended by SB 1184, 2008)
Summary:
No tissues shall be transferred into the body of another person by means of transplantation, unless the donor of the tissues has been screened and found nonreactive by laboratory tests for evidence of infection with HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV-1, and syphilis. The State Department of Health Services may adopt regulations requiring additional screening tests of donors of tissues when, the action is necessary for the protection of the public, donors, or recipients.
Keywords:
agency, donor information, laboratory tests , HIV/AIDS, screening, reproductive health, STDsData Origin:
Physician Parties Bound:
Physician, department