Section 410IAC29-3-1. Reporting of blood lead test results

   (a) A person that examines the blood of an individual for the presence of lead must report to the department the results of the examination not later than one (1) week after completing the examination. The report must include at least the following:

(1) With respect to the individual whose blood is examined, the following:

(A) Full name.

(B) Date of birth.

(C) Gender.

(D) Full address, including street address, city, and zip code.

(E) County of residence.

(F) Race and ethnicity.

(G) Parent's or guardian's name and phone number, where applicable.

(H) Any other information that is required to be included to qualify to receive federal funding.

(2) With respect to the examination, the following:

(A) The date.

(B) The type of blood test performed.

(C) The person's normal limits for the test.

(D) The results of the test.

(E) The person's interpretation of the results of the test.

(3) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the following:

(A) The person examining the blood.

(B) The attending physician, hospital, clinic, or other specimen submitter.

  (b) If a person required to report under subsection (a) has submitted more than fifty (50) results in the previous calendar year, the person must submit subsequent reports in an electronic format determined by the department.

  (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), if a person required to report under subsection (a) fails to provide complete information within ten (10) days after receiving written notification by the department, a civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with IC 16-41-39.4-3.

  (d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a person who acts in good faith to provide a complete report required under subsection (a), but who:

(1) after requesting information, is unable to collect all of the information required for a complete report; or

(2) provides incorrect information on a completed report.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 29-3-1; filed Jan 2, 2007, 2:49 p.m.: 20070131-IR-410050189FRA; filed Apr 20, 2009, 3:12 p.m.: 20090520-IR-410080318FRA; readopted filed Sep 11, 2013, 3:19 p.m.: 20131009-IR-410130346RFA)