(a) All laboratories that accept specimens from an approved sickle cell counseling program shall be in compliance with the Business and Professions Code governing licensed clinical laboratory operations and personnel (commencing with Section 1200 of the Business and Professions Code) or be an approved public health laboratory operated in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, Section 101150 et seq.

(b) All laboratories involved in sickle cell screening as specified in this Article shall use a test or combination of tests with demonstrated ability to distinguish hemoglobins including F, A, S, C, D, and E, as well as the thalassemias.

(c) The State Department of Health Services shall have the responsibility of monitoring sickle cell screening laboratories coming under the scope of this Article. Such monitoring may be accomplished by on-site inspections and proficiency testing, or any other effective method. The Department may deny, revoke, or suspend the approval of any laboratory which does not comply or continue to comply with the above qualifications.