1709.06 RESULTS OF LABORATORY EXAMINATIONS.

   (a)    Whenever a laboratory examination has been made to aid in the diagnosis of diphtheria, syphilis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis or typhoid fever, positive results of such tests shall be considered reason to suspect that a disease exists in the person examined. The result of a test that is positive shall be reported to the Board of Health. Upon receipt of such reports of positive tests, the Health Commissioner shall cause inquiry to be made through the attending physician or medical facility to determine if the suspected disease exists. The Director of Health shall determine and record in his journal what represents a positive laboratory test for diphtheria, syphilis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and typhoid fever. Reports of positive tests and investigations shall be recorded upon forms prescribed and furnished by the Director.

   (b)   Attending physicians and persons in charge of laboratories performing tests for diphtheria, syphilis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and typhoid fever, shall report the results of positive laboratory tests to the Board of Health.