Section 55.50  Persons Who May Perform the Test

Persons officially approved by the Department may perform the stained-antigen, rapid, whole-blood test for pullorum-typhoid.  Approval shall be given by the Department after the applicant has orally described and physically demonstrated proper testing procedures (found at 9 CFR 147.3 (2005)) to Department inspectors, veterinarians or laboratory personnel and has correctly interpreted test results.  Each individual authorized to perform the test in the State will be sent a card showing their authorization to perform the test.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 10062, effective May 22, 2006)