As used in this Part: (1) "Cholesterol screening" means determining the cholesterol level present in a person's blood by analyzing a drop of blood taken from him by means of a fingerstick sample. (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health. (3) "Fingerstick sample" means a quantity of blood taken from a person by sticking his finger with a needle or lancet. (4) "Mobile cholesterol screening unit" means a unit or operation that travels from one location to another and provides cholesterol screening services to the public without the necessity of a referral from a licensed physician. (5) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.
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