215.531 Drug susceptibility tests on initial isolates from patients with active tuberculosis. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 215.531 Drug susceptibility tests on initial isolates from patients with active tuberculosis. Every physician shall order drug susceptibility tests on initial isolates from all patients
with active tuberculosis to confirm the anticipated effectiveness of chemotherapy. If the
patient continues to produce culture positive results following three (3) months of
treatment, the drug susceptibility tests shall be repeated. Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996.