The Legislature declares that:
1. The proper operation of medical laboratories within the State is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to promote public health, safety and welfare by developing, establishing and enforcing:
(a) Minimum standards for the licensing of medical laboratories;
(b) Minimum qualifications for laboratory directors and the certification of laboratory personnel;
(c) Performance standards for laboratories; and
(d) Requirements for the retention of the health care and other regularly maintained records of laboratories.