CLINICAL LABORATORY LAW Flashcards
This is an act regulating the operation and maintenance of clinical laboratories and requiring the registration of the same with the Department of Health, providing penalty for the violation thereof, and for other purposes
The Clincal Act of 1996
What is the Republic Act of the Clinical Laboratory Law
RA 4688
When did the Clinical Laboratory Act (RA 4688) approved?
June 16, 1966
What is the newest IRR of the clinical laboratory law?
AO #37 s 2021
when was the AO 37 s 2021 was approved?
june 11, 2021
who offered the first 4-year training of MT?
manila health sanitary laboratory
what is the 1st school that offered the program/course of MT?
PUC
who is the american missionary that introduce the 5-years degreed of MT in the PH?
willa hilgert-hedrick
tests are done on specimens from the human body to obtain information about the health status of a patient for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
clinical laboratory (CL)
specimen collection, preparation, and patient preparation is involved in this
pre-analytical
this where the actual performace of the test is done
analytical
this is where the release of result, checking of results, and verifying is done
post-analytical
the CL includes but are not limited to:
I. anatomic pathology
II. clinical chem and clinical microscopy
III. hema and sero
IV. microbiological test
V. venipuncture
a. I, II, III, IV, V
b. I, II, IV
c. I, II, III, IV
d. V only
C
match the following:
a. primary a. 20 sq.
b. secondary b. 60 sq.
c. tertiary c. 10 sq.
primary - 10 sq.
secondary - 20 sq.
tertiary - 60 sq.
who can be the head of CL?
pathologist that is certified in clinical pathology by the board of the philippine society of pathologist
who can be the head of tertiary CL with anatomic pathology service
pathologist certified in both anatomic and clinical pathology
according to the past AO, who can supervise the CL if there is no pathologist?
non-pathologist physician
performs histopathology, biopsy, pap smear, and autopsy
anatomic pathology
The enactment of RA 4688 otherwise known as “Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966”
a. June 16, 1966
b. July 18, 1966
c. June 18, 1966
d. February 13, 1966
c. June 18, 1966
Regular inspection of clinical laboratories is done
every ________?
2 years
Are MTs allowed to supervise CL?
No. Pathologists manage the lab.
Crystal Lab is a tertiary, privately owned laboratory whose main lab is situated in Makati. It has branch labs in: E. Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City (Tertiary Category), Binondo, Manila (Tertiary Category), Taft Ave., Pasay City (Secondary Category). Which ofthese would require a license to operate (LTO)?
a. Only the main lab in Makati
b. Main lab + the 2 tertiary branch lab
c. Main + all the branch labs
d. Main labs + all the branch labs
d. Main labs + all the branch labs
Validity of license to operate (LTO) laboratories?
1 year
A clinical laboratory installed a dialysis center performing lab tests limited to creatinine and BUN determinations is classified as:
limited-service CL
Most recent Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for R.A 4688:
AO #37 series 2021
All clinical pathology reports must be kept on file in the laboratory for how long?
1 year
All anatomic pathology reports must be kept on file in the laboratory for how long?
permanently
How long is the license of clinical labs performing diagnostic tests valid?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. Lifetime
a. 1 year
Where should a clinical lab secure/renew its license to operate?
a. DOH-BHFS
b. DOH-CHD
c. Either
d. Neither
b. DOH-CHD
Mandatory personnel of clinical laboratory
a. Medical Technologist
b. Laboratory Technician
c. Pathologist
d. A and C
d. A and C
The application for renewal of license to operate clinical laboratories begin ___ days before expiration
day.
a. 20
b. 60
c. 30
d. 90
d. 90
