42 CFR § 493.39 - Notification requirements for laboratories issued a certificate of waiver.

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title: "42 CFR § 493.39 - Notification requirements for laboratories issued a certificate of waiver."
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section_name: "Notification requirements for laboratories issued a certificate of waiver."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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subchapter_name: "STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION"
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# 493.39 Notification requirements for laboratories issued a certificate of waiver.

Laboratories performing one or more tests listed in § 493.15 and no others must notify HHS or its designee—

(a) Before performing and reporting results for any test or examination that is not specified under § 493.15 for which the laboratory does not have the appropriate certificate as required in subpart C or subpart D of this part, as applicable; and

(b) Within 30 days of any change(s) in—

(1) Ownership;

(2) Name;

(3) Location; or

(4) Director.

[57 FR 7142, Feb. 28, 1992, as amended at 60 FR 20045, Apr. 24, 1995]