MODULE 8 - UNIT 3 Flashcards
is to ensure utmost safety and quality in the performance of HIV testing by laboratories.
A.O 2005-0026
refers to initial serological test performed to determine the
presence of antibody and/or antigen against HIV 1 and HIV 2.
Screening Tests
screening tests includes
*Enzyme Immunoassay
* Particle agglutination
* other screening test for HIV antibody
refers to the test performance on samplesreactive to the screening test to ensure that the results were true positive.
confirmatory/ supplemental test
confirmatory tests includes
western blot
immunofluorescence
radio immuno-precipitation assay
other supplemental tests for HIV antibody
NRL for HIV/AIDS testing includes
RITM and SACCL/SLH
these laboratories are capable of doing screening and confirmatory laboratory services, training, and surveillance and external quality assurance program for laboratory tests.
RITM & SACCL/SLH
the designated NRL for the confirmatory testing of Blood Donors and
Blood Units that tested reactive in the HIV screening test.
RITM
the designated NRL for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexually
Transmitted Infections.
STD/AIDS COOPERATIVE CENTRAL LAB OF SAN LAZARO HOSPITAL
T/F: Only licensed clinical laboratory and/or blood center designated by National
Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) are allowed to operate an HIV testing
laboratory.
TRUE
Only licensed clinical laboratory and/or blood center designated by _____ are allowed to operate an HIV testing
laboratory.
National
Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP)
may conduct on site monitoring
visits and shall document the overall quality of the laboratory setting.
Bureau of Health Facilities and Services
T/F: HIV testing laboratory should be on section/unit/division of a clinical laboratory or
blood center.
FALSE
specific guidelines
1. physical plant:
- well-lighted, ventilated and dust-free
- designated area for pre and post-test counseling
- with adequate water supply
specific guidelines
2. Personnel:
Licensed MT with training in HIV Proficiency Testing
certified by NRL-SACCL/SLH
use of hiv kits should been registered with
Bureau of Food and Drugs &
valid certificate of product registration
report form shall include:
date of specimen received
requesting physician
name & sig of analyst
name & sign of head of the lab
screening assay result
shall be referred for confirmatory testing to NRL-SACCL/SLH.
reactive samples
submit a ___to the _____
quarterly report & DOH/National Epidemiology Center
was defined as an external evaluation of a laboratory’s performance using proficiency panels and assessed by the National Reference Laboratory for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and STIs.
EQAS
failure to participate in authorized EQAs shall be grounds for
suspension
non-renewal
revocation of HIV accreditation of the lab
proficiency training shall be conducted in a maximum of how many days
7 days
registration of HIV testing lab, application shall submit:
- intention letter to provide HIV testing services
- list of personnel
- list of equipment w/ specifications
- current certificate of EQAS participation
BHFS includes in the LOT of the CL/BC that performance of HIV
testing is among its service capability (approved or not)
approved
