WAC 16-54-028   Testing procedure requirements.  (1) An accredited veterinarian or a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of an accredited veterinarian must collect and submit all test specimens.

     (2) All livestock regulatory tests must be performed by a laboratory approved by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

     (a) Official tuberculosis tests must be conducted by a licensed accredited veterinarian.

     (b) Technicians employed and approved by state, federal, or tribal government and directly or indirectly supervised by state, federal, or tribal animal health veterinarians may conduct routine surveillance tests.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 07-14-056, § 16-54-028, filed 6/28/07, effective 7/29/07.]