Clin. Laboratory Laws and Lab Man Flashcards
Clinical Laboratory Law
Republic Act 4688
Administrative order for the Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment, Operation, and Maintenance of CL in the Philippines
Administrative Order #59 S. 2001
Administrative order for the Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Licensure and Regulation of CL in the Philippines
Administrative Order #27 S. 2007
Administrative order for the New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines
Administrative Order #37 S. 2021
What are the Classification of Laboratories?
- By Function
- By Institutional Character
- By Service Capability
- By Ownership
Classification of Laboratories: By function are?
- Clinical Pathology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Molecular Pathology
It deals with the chemical and cellular analyses of blood and other body fluids
Clinical Pathology
Examples under Clinical Pathology
Chemistry
Microscopy
Microbiology
ISBB
It provides processing and examination of surgical specimens
Anatomical Pathology
Examples under Anatomical Pathology
Surgical pathology
Cytopathology
Immunohistochemical techniques
Autopsy
Forensic pathology
Its analysis of genes, SPECIFIC proteins, and other molecules
based on principles, techniques, and tools of molecular biology
Molecular Pathology
Classification of Laboratories: By institutional character are?
- Hospital-based
- Non-hospital-based
Hospital-based is now revised by the new AO to be called?
Institution-based
Non-hospital-based is now revised by the new AO to be called
Free-Standing/ Independent lab
Classification of Laboratories: By ownership are?
Government
Private
It is operated and maintained, partially or wholly, by the national government (NGO), a local government unit (LGU)
Government
It is privately owned, established, and operated with funds through donation, principal, investment, or other means, by any individual, corporation, association or organization
Private
Human Resource is mainly composed of?
Head
Main Staff
Support Staff
Staffing
The Head is?
Pathologist
Under the head, there is a Visitation of:
Recommended:
Option (2 from the new AO):
Recommended: once a week
Option (2): at least 1 physical and 2 teleconferences/ calls per month
The Main Staff is composed of?
RMTs
(CMT, Section head, MT staff)
The Support Staff is composed of?
Lab Tech
Lab aide
Encoders
Receptionists
(sometimes filled by MTs, when UNDERSTAFFED)
The Staffing is composed of?
(refer to notes)
but in Anatomic Pathology - at least 1 RMT per section
in Molecular Pathology - will depend on the service/s offered
Laboratory Reports/ Results should have?
It shall have the NAME and SIGNATURE of the pathologist and RMT
TRUE or FALSE
In cases of emergency and STAT of some laboratories, RMTs signature may NOT be required?
FALSE!!!!
In cases of emergency/ STAT of some laboratories, PATHOLOGISTS may NOT be required
In Physical Facilities, it should be more specific than the previous AOs
Space dimensions
In Physical Facilities, it is added due to pandemic
Sterilization units
In Physical Facilities, it is optional and usually found in tertiary institution-based lab
Conference rooms
In Material Specification, Walls should be structurally ____, ____, and ____ with a ____ rating as prescribed by the ____
sound
safe
sturdy
minimum fire-resistant
Fire code of the Philippines
In Material Specification, the interior walls or partitions and walls of the clinical working area and its sections shall be constructed from _____
WALL TO CEILING
In Material Specification, the floor should be
durable
wear-resistant
readily cleanable
In Material Specification, the floor can be tiles/ cement, smooth flooring, rubberized but
DO NOT USE WOOD
In Material Specification, the floor should be _____ especially ____
Non-slip surface
High-traffic areas
In Material Specification, the counters (workstations) should be ____, _____, _____, smooth and easy to clean
durable
non-porous (does not absorb moisture)
not support bacterial growth
In Material Specification, the counters should be _____
ceramic
DO NOT USE WOOD
In Material Specification, the counter of the sink is PREFERABLY ____ with ____
stainless steel
gooseneck faucet
In Material Specification, the door should have ____ for the main door/s of the clin. lab and clin. area
minimum clear opening
In Material Specification, the exit door shall be ____ and should not be _____
at least 900 mm
less than 800 mm
In Material Specification, the floor-to-ceiling height of rooms containing biosafety cabinets and fume hoods shall be _____
at least 2.60 meters
In Material Specification, ventilation for sections with machines should be?
Artificial air conditioning
In Material Specification, the ventilation minimum requirement is?
at least an exhaust fan each section
_____ in the laboratory is RECOMMENDED
directional airflow
This allows entry of air only; in one direction
Negative pressure
____, ____, ____ and other similar finishes SHALL BE AVOIDED
carpeting
fabrics
wood
Equipment and Instruments (minimum requirement per category) for PRIMARY Clinical Labs
Centrifuge (Clinical and Microhematocrit)
Hemocytometer
Microscope with OIO
Hemoglobinometer or its equivalent
Differential blood cell counter or its equivalent
BSL-3: +______ , BSL-4: + _____
anterooms
positive pressure suit
Equipment and Instruments (minimum requirement per category) for SECONDARY Clinical Labs
PRIMARY (+)
Refrigerator
Photometer or its equivalent
Water-bath or its equivalent
Timer or its equivalent
Equipment and Instruments (minimum requirement per category) for TERTIARY Clinical Labs
SECONDARY (+)
Incubator
Balance (triple beam, analytical)
Rotator
Serofuge and its equivalent
Autoclave and drying oven
BSC or its equivalent
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
There shall be ____ and ____ equipment/machines/devices to provide the laboratory examination that the laboratory is licensed for.
available
operational
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
There shall be a ____, ____, and ____ for every equipment/ machine/ instrument/ device in the DOH-licensed CL.
calibration (QC)
preventive maintenance
repair program
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
There shall be a ____ in case of equipment/ machines/ devices breakdown and malfunction. (Resorting to MANUAL PROCESSING)
contingency plan (backup plan)
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
There shall be ____ available reagents, glassware, and supplies for the laboratory examinations.
adequate
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
There shall be an ____ control of the reagents, glassware, and supplies.
inventory
Guidelines for Equipment/ Instruments:
The reagents, glassware, and supplies shall be ______ under the required conditions.
properly stored