MODULE 4: CLINICAL LABORATORY LAW

Question 1

What 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.

Answer 1

R.A. 4688

Question 2

What do you call the new rules and regulations governing the regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines?

Answer 2

DOH A.O. 2021-0037

Question 3

When was R.A. 4688 approved?

Answer 3

May 19, 1966

Question 4

How often should any person, firm, or corporation who operates and maintains a clinical laboratory register and secure a license?

Where?

Answer 4

Annually

Office of the secretary of health

Question 5

Fill in the blank:

The head of a registered clinical laboratory should be a ______________ duly qualified in laboratory medicine and authorized by the Secretary of Health, such authorization to be renewed _________.

Answer 5

Licensed Physician

Annually

Question 6

violation under the R.A. 4688 punishment includes:

Answer 6

1 month - 1 year imprisonment

1000 - 5000 pesos fine