RA 9165 Flashcards
What is Republic Act No. 9165?
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
When was Republic Act No. 9165 approved?
June 7, 2002
What act did Republic Act No. 9165 repeal?
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, Republic Act No. 6425
What is the Dangerous Drugs Board?
A policy-making and strategy-formulating body
What is the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)?
The implementing arm of the Dangerous Drugs Board
What is the role of DOH-HFSRB?
It serves as the drug testing center of the regulatory body
What is AO 2008-0025?
IDTOMIS - Implementation
What is the focus of Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 2 s. 2003?
Rules and regulations that apply to all government and private drug testing laboratories in the Philippines
How is ownership classified in drug testing laboratories?
Government or Private
What are the two institutional character types of drug testing laboratories?
Institution-based or Free standing
What is the service capability of a Screening Laboratory?
A laboratory capable of performing screening tests
What is the service capability of a Confirmatory Laboratory?
A laboratory capable of performing qualitative and quantitative examinations of dangerous drugs from the specimen
What is the purpose of Mandatory Drug Testing?
It is required for specific groups to ensure compliance with drug-free regulations.
Who are the mandatory clients for drug testing?
Applicants for firearm’s license, Officers and members of the military, police, and other law enforcers, Persons charged with criminal offenses having an imposable penalty of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and 1 day, Candidates for public office, Persons apprehended or arrested for violating drug-related provisions
Are applicants for driver’s licenses required to undergo mandatory drug testing?
No, it was revoked by RA 10586
What is the deadline for candidates for public office to challenge their drug test results?
Challenge within 24 hours
What is the deadline for candidates for public office to undergo confirmatory testing?
Within 15 days
What is the purpose of Random Drug Testing?
To test specific groups on a random basis.
Who are the clients for random drug testing?
Students of secondary and tertiary schools, Officers and employees of public and private offices whether domestic or overseas
What is the floor area for a Screening Laboratory?
20 m²
What is the work area for a Screening Laboratory?
10 m²
What is the floor area for a Confirmatory Laboratory?
60 m²
What is the work area for a Confirmatory Laboratory?
30 m²
What is RA 10586 related to?
Random drug testing for public utility drivers
Who can head a Screening Laboratory?
A licensed physician with certification in Clinical Pathology from the Philippine Board of Pathology or certification in Clinical Laboratory Management Training
How many screening laboratories can a physician trained in Clinical Laboratory Management handle?
Up to 10 within a 5 kilometer radius
Who can head a Confirmatory Laboratory?
A licensed physician certified in Clinical Pathology with at least 2 years of active laboratory experience in analytical toxicology, or a licensed chemist with at least a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a branch of Chemistry and at least 2 years of active laboratory experience in analytical chemistry
What qualifications are required for an analyst in a Screening Laboratory?
Licensed chemist, medical technologist, pharmacist, or chemical engineer with appropriate training
What qualifications are required for an analyst in a Confirmatory Laboratory?
Licensed chemist and either a medical technologist, pharmacist, or chemical engineer with appropriate training
Who is an Authorized Specimen Collector?
A professional certified for specimen collection in a Screening Laboratory
What does ‘Chain of Custody’ refer to?
Procedures to account for each specimen by tracking its handling and storage from point of collection to final disposal
What happens to specimens with confirmed positive test results that are not challenged within 15 days?
They shall be discarded
How long may specimens be kept upon request?
Specimens may be kept for a maximum of 1 year
What must laboratory reports bear?
The signature of the analyst and head of the laboratory
How long is a laboratory report valid for?
1 year from the date of issue
How long is the license to operate valid for a Screening Laboratory?
1 year
How long is the license to operate valid for a Confirmatory Laboratory?
2 years
