Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-29-107: Laboratories to report infectious diseases.

The board shall require reporting by owners or directors of laboratories of infectious diseases for the protection of the public health. The reports shall not be construed as constituting a diagnosis, nor shall any medical laboratory making such report be held liable under the laws of this state for having violated a trust or confidential relationship. The reports submitted shall be deemed confidential and not subject to public inspection.