CLIN LAB LAWS & LABMAN Flashcards
Clinical Laboratory Law
REPUBLIC ACT 4688
Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment, Operation, and
Maintenance of CL in the Philippines
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #59 S. 2001
Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Licensure and Regulation of CL in
the Philippines
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #27 S. 2007
New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in
the Philippines
AO #37 S. 2021
deals with the chemical and cellular analyses of blood and other body fluids
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
o Chemistry
o Microscopy
o Microbiology
provides processing and examination of surgical specimens
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
o Surgical pathology
o Cytopathology
o Immunohistochemical techniques
o Autopsy
o Forensic pathology
analysis of genes, proteins, and other molecules based on principles, techniques, and tools
of molecular biology
MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
operated and maintained, partially or wholly, by the national government, a local government unit = fully owned or partially owned (semi-govt)
Government
privately owned, established, and operated with funds through donation, principal, investment or other
means, by any individual, corporation, association or organization = non-govt
Private
lab main staff
Registered Medical Technologist
Head of the Lab
Pathologist
All laboratory reports shall bear the ________ and _____________ of the pathologist and medical technologist.
name, facsimile signature
Physical Facilities
Refer to handout page 3
By service capability
Refer to handout page 1