Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act
Manitoba's 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
Protocol
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