38FInitial tester must report transfer of biological agent or sample for confirmatory testing

38F Initial tester must report transfer of biological agent or sample for confirmatory testing

(1) If the initial tester transfers the biological agent, or a sample of it, for confirmatory testing to a laboratory other than the initial testing laboratory or to another entity, the initial tester must give the Director‑General of the CDC a report that: (a) states that the initial tester has transferred the biological agent or sample; and (b) identifies: (i) if the transfer was to another laboratory operated by the initial tester—that laboratory; or (ii) if the transfer was to another entity—the entity and laboratory to which the transfer was made; and (c) is in a form approved by the Director‑General; and (d) includes the information required by the approved form. (2) The initial tester must give the Director‑General of the CDC the report within 2 business days after the transfer or such longer period as the Director‑General allows.