Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act

Manitoba’s new Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act came into effect on September 15, 2009. This Act enables a person who has come into contact with a bodily fluid of another person to apply for a court order requiring the other person to provide a blood sample which will be tested to determine if that person is infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV.

An individual can apply for a testing order if they are exposed to the bodily fluids of another person as a result of:

• being the victim of a crime;
• providing emergency medical assistance as a good Samaritan; or
• performing your duties as a firefighter, emergency medical responder, registered nurse, registered psychiatric nurse, licensed practical nurse, health care aide or peace officer.

Links and Resources

• The Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act
• Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Regulation
• Application to Obtain an Expedited Testing Order under The Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act

Fact Sheets

• Exposure to Infected Blood or Other Bodily Fluids
• Exposure to Infected Blood or Other Bodily Fluids: Information for Occupational Settings

Information for the Public

• What You Should Know If You Have Come Into Contact With Blood Or Body Fluids

Information for Health Care Professionals

• Letter to Health care providers Re: Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Legislation

Protocol

• Integrated Post-Exposure Protocol for HIV, HBV and HCV: Guidelines for Managing Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids

To reach staff and for general inquiries:

Public Health Division Manitoba Health 4th Floor - 300 Carlton St. Winnipeg MB  R3B 3M9  CANADA Phone:  (204) 788-6666