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Clinical Laboratory Law
REPUBLIC ACT 4688
Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment, Operation, and Maintenance of CL in the Philippines
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #27 S. 2007
New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #37 S. 2021
deals with the chemical and cellular analyses of blood and other body fluids
Clinical Pathology
provides processing and examination of surgical specimens
Anatomical Pathology
Anatomical Pathology
Surgical pathology, Cytopathology, Immunohistochemical techniques, Autopsy, Forensic pathology
analysis of genes, SPECIFIC proteins, and other molecules based on principles, techniques, and tools of molecular biology (Administrative Order #)
Molecular Pathology
AO 37
Classification of laboratory by institutional character
- Hospital Based
- Non-hospital Based
Hospital Based (revised by newer AO as _____)
Institution-Based
Non-hospital Based (revised by newer AO as _____)
Free-Standing / independent lab
Classification of laboratory by ownership
Government
Private
Human resource of Clinical Lab
* Head:
o Visitation:
Recommended:
Option 2 (new AO):
* Main Staff:
* Support Staff:
* Staffing (minimum required staff per section & shift):
Anatomic Pathology –
Molecular Pathology –
- Head: Pathologist
o Visitation:
Recommended: once a week
Option 2 (new AO): at least 1 physical and 2 teleconference/call per month - Main Staff: Registered Medical Technologists (CMT, Section Head, MT staff)
- Support Staff: (sometimes are filled by MT, especially if UNDERSTAFFED)
o Laboratory technician, Laboratory aide, Encoders, Receptionists - Staffing (minimum required staff per section & shift):
Anatomic Pathology – at least 1 RMT per section
Molecular Pathology – will depend on the service/s offered
All laboratory reports shall bear the _______ of the ___ and ____
name and signature, pathologist and medical technologist
Physical Facilities
- Space dimensions:
- Sterilization units:
- Conference rooms:
more specific than the previous A.O.s,
added due to pandemic,
optional and usually found in tertiary institution-based lab
Interior walls or partitions and walls of the clinical working area and its sections shall be constructed from ______
WALL TO CEILING
Structurally sound, safe, and sturdy with a minimum ____ as prescribed by the
fire-resistant rating, Fire code of the Philippines
Floors should be _____ especially high-traffic areas (hallways)
Non-slip surface
Floors should be Tiles/cement, smooth flooring, ______; DO NOT USE _____
rubberized
WOOD
Sink is preferably ____ with ____
stainless steel with gooseneck faucet
The minimum clear opening for the main door/s of the clinical laboratory and the clinical working area and exit doors shall be at least _____ and should not be less than ____.
900mm and should not be less than 800mm.
The floor-to-ceiling height of rooms containing biosafety cabinets and fume hoods shall be at least _____.
2.60 meters
______ in the laboratory is RECOMMENDED
Directional airflow
Ventilation for sections w/machines
Artificial air conditioning
___, ___ ___, and other similar finishes shall be avoided
Carpeting, fabrics, wood,