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perform the tests described in (a) of this section. (c) As used in this section:
(1) “RPR” means rapid plasma reagin test, which is a screening test for syphilis;
(2) “VDRL” means a venereal disease research laboratory test, which is a test to detect antibody to cardiolipin present in patients with syphilis;
(3) “FTA-ABS” means fluorescent treponemal antibody-absorption test, which is a test for syphilis using fluorescent antibody techniques;
(4) “MHATP” means Microhemagglutination-Treponema pallidum test, which is a test for syphilis. (Eff. 8/9/84, Register 19) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 18.15.160 7 AAC 27.360. Certification procedure. Repealed 8/9/84. Article 9. Special Permits. Rule 7 AAC 27.370. Procedure for designation of isolated areas 7 AAC 27.380. General provisions defining area of isolation 7 AAC 27.390. Method of permit issuance and revocation 7 AAC 27.400. Persons eligible for treatment 7 AAC 27.370. Procedure for designation of isolated areas. These procedures are adopted for designation of isolated areas, remote from population areas, not served by regularly licensed physicians and dentists because of geographical isolation or costly travel conditions. (Eff. 9/11/66, Register 22) Statutory Authority: