N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-12.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:52-12.4 - Technical capacities

(a) Each local health agency shall ensure access to public health laboratory analyses in order to support disease control and environmental health activities within its jurisdiction.

1. Designated laboratories shall meet all State and Federal requirements for technical competency and safety in accordance with the Federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988, Final Rule at 42 C.F.R. 493, and Clinical Laboratory Services, N.J.A.C. 8:44 and 8:45.

2. Designated laboratories shall be licensed by the Department pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1975, c.166, 45:9-42.2 6 et seq. and regularly participate in quality assurance programs offered through the Department.

(b) Each local health agency shall ensure access to epidemiological services that support countywide or multi-countywide assessment, planning, surveillance, and prevention activities in accordance with the provisions set forth at 8:52-3.4.

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