103Pathologists

103 Pathologists (a) a pathologist has tested a specimen taken from a person for any purpose; and (b) either— (i) the pathologist carried out the test in the Territory; or (ii) the person from whom the specimen was taken is resident in the Territory; and (c) the result of the test indicates that the person has, or may have, a notifiable condition. (2) Where this section applies, the following people must notify the chief health officer that the person whose specimen was tested has or may have a notifiable condition: (a) the pathologist; (b) if the pathologist is employed in a laboratory at a hospital—the person in charge of the laboratory; (c) if the pathologist carried out the test in the course of the pathologist’s employment other than at a hospital—the pathologist’s employer. (3) A notification under this section must be in accordance with the (4) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with subsection (2). Maximum penalty (subsection (4)): 5 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.