Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-11-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 560-X-11-.13 - State Laboratory Services

(1) Arrangements have been made with the Clinical Laboratory Administration to have the State Laboratory examine blood specimens for sickle cell anemia and other abnormal hemoglobins, stool specimens for ova and parasites, and scotch tape preparations for pinworms. VDRL, G.C. cultures, throat culture and blood lead level may also be done at no cost to the provider.

(2) Payment is made by Medicaid to the laboratories who have been enrolled as Medicaid providers for examination of specimens submitted by screening agencies and physicians.

(3) Care should be taken to see that the correct Medicaid number is entered on the label or form accompanying such specimens.

Author: Laurie McEnery

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-11-.13

Rule effective October 1, 1982. Emergency rule effective December 1, 1986. Amended: Effective March 12, 1987. Emergency rule effective October 1, 1990. Amended: Effective February 13, 1991.

ER No. 560-X-11-15 EPSDT Extended Inpatient Care filed December 20, 1988; effective January 1, 1989 through March 14, 1989. No permanent rule adopted.

Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; State Plan; 42 C.F.R. §441.61; OBRA '89 §6403.