By Ownership

Question 1

operated and maintained, partially or wholly, by the national government, a local government unit

Answer 1

Government

Question 2

privately owned, established, and operated with funds through donation, principal, investment or other means, by any individual, corporation, association or organization

Answer 2

Private

Question 3

Head of Human Resource

Answer 3

Pathologist

Question 4

Visitation:
 Recommended:
 Option 2 (new AO):

Answer 4

 Recommended: once a week
 Option 2 (new AO): at least 1 physical and 2 teleconference/call per month

Question 5

Main Staff:

Answer 5

Registered Medical Technologists (CMT, Section Head, MT staff)

Question 6

Support Staff:

Answer 6

(sometimes are filled by MT, especially if UNDERSTAFFED)
o Laboratory technician, Laboratory aide, Encoders, Receptionists

Question 7

at least 1 RMT per section

Answer 7

Anatomic Pathology

Question 8

will depend on the service/s offered

Answer 8

Molecular Pathology

Question 9

All laboratory reports shall bear the _____ and ___________ of the ___________ and_______________________.

Answer 9

name; signature; pathologist; medical technologist

Question 10

T/F. (In emergency cases/STAT of some laboratories, pathologists’ signature may not be required)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

more specific than the previous A.O.s

Answer 11

Space dimensions

Question 12

added due to pandemic

Answer 12

Sterilization units

Question 13

optional and usually found in tertiary institution-based lab

Answer 13

Conference rooms

Question 14

Structurally sound, safe, and sturdy with a minimum fire-resistant rating as prescribed by the_____________________ (structural engineers)

Answer 14

Walls; Fire code of the Philippines

Question 15

Interior walls or partitions and walls of the clinical working area and its sections shall be constructed from

Answer 15

WALL TO CEILING

Question 16

Durable, wear-resistant, readily cleanable
o Tiles/cement, smooth flooring, rubberized; DO NOT USE WOOD

Answer 16

Floor

Question 17

especially high-traffic areas (hallways)

Answer 17

Non-slip surface

Question 18

Durable, non-porous (does not absorb moisture), does not support bacterial growth, smooth and easy to clean
o Ceramic; DO NOT USE WOOD

Answer 18

Counters (work stations)

Question 19

preferably stainless steel with gooseneck faucet

Answer 19

Sink

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Door; 900mm and should not be less than 800mm

Question 21

The floor-to-ceiling height of rooms containing biosafety cabinets and fume hoods shall be at least

Answer 21

Ceilings; 2.60 meters

Question 22

Artificial air conditioning → especially for sections w/machines

Answer 22

Ventilation

Question 23

Minimum requirement → at least an

Answer 23

exhaust fan in each section

Question 24

___________ airflow in the laboratory is RECOMMENDED
o __________ ____________ (allows entry of air only; in one direction)

Answer 24

Directional; Negative pressure

Question 25

_________, _______, _______, and other similar finishes shall be avoided

Answer 25

Carpeting, fabrics, wood

Question 26

The clinical laboratory shall provide additional requirements depending on the type of pathogens handled in the facility and the biosafety level required based on the conducted risk assessment, in adherence with the requirements of lab biosafety & biosecurity. (BSL-3: + ___________, BSL-4: + _______________)

Answer 26

anterooms; positive pressure suit