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What is the purpose of Administrative Order No. 2021-0037?
What is the purpose of Administrative Order No. 2021-0037?
- To regulate the operations of private laboratories
- To provide licenses to operate mobile clinical laboratories
- To define critical values for laboratory tests
- To establish new rules and regulations for clinical laboratories in the Philippines (correct)
Which entity is responsible for issuing a License to Operate (LTO) for clinical laboratories?
Which entity is responsible for issuing a License to Operate (LTO) for clinical laboratories?
- Research Institute of Tropical Medicine
- National Reference Laboratory
- National Kidney and Transplant Institute
- Department of Health (DOH) (correct)
What is the significance of Panic values in laboratory testing?
What is the significance of Panic values in laboratory testing?
- They refer to basic, commonly requested tests
- They indicate the success rate of laboratory tests
- They are test samples given to laboratories for analysis
- They are life-threatening values that require immediate action (correct)
What do Satellite Testing Sites refer to in the context of clinical laboratories?
What do Satellite Testing Sites refer to in the context of clinical laboratories?
Which institution designates NRLs for specific disease areas like Hematology and Microbiology?
Which institution designates NRLs for specific disease areas like Hematology and Microbiology?
What is the main difference between Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology?
What is the main difference between Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology?
'Point of Care Testing' in clinical laboratories refers to what type of diagnostic testing?
'Point of Care Testing' in clinical laboratories refers to what type of diagnostic testing?
'Free-standing laboratories' differ from 'institution-based laboratories' in that they:
'Free-standing laboratories' differ from 'institution-based laboratories' in that they:
'External Quality Assessment Program' involves:
'External Quality Assessment Program' involves:
Which entity designates an NRL for Clinical Chemistry and Water Microbiology?
Which entity designates an NRL for Clinical Chemistry and Water Microbiology?
Study Notes
Administrative Order No. 2021-0037
- Purpose: Not specified (awaiting further information)
Licensure and Accreditation
- The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for issuing a License to Operate (LTO) for clinical laboratories.
Laboratory Testing
- Panic values: critical test results that require immediate attention and notification of the physician or healthcare provider.
Satellite Testing Sites
- Refers to remote or decentralized testing areas, often located near patient care areas, where rapid diagnostic testing can be performed.
National Reference Laboratories (NRLs)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) designates NRLs for specific disease areas like Hematology and Microbiology.
Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology
- Main difference: Clinical Pathology focuses on the diagnosis and management of diseases through laboratory tests, while Anatomic Pathology focuses on the diagnosis of diseases through the examination of tissues and cells.
Point of Care Testing
- Refers to diagnostic testing performed at or near the site of patient care, often using portable or handheld devices.
Laboratory Types
- Free-standing laboratories: independent laboratories that operate separately from healthcare institutions.
- Institution-based laboratories: laboratories located within healthcare institutions, such as hospitals.
External Quality Assessment Program
- Involves the evaluation of a laboratory's performance through the analysis of proficiency testing samples to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
National Reference Laboratories (NRLs)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) designates an NRL for Clinical Chemistry and Water Microbiology.
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Test your knowledge on DOH Administrative Order No. 2021-0037 and the new rules and regulations governing the regulation of clinical laboratories in the Philippines. Explore topics related to clinical laboratories and panic values in laboratory tests.
