DOH Administrative Order No. 2021-0037 and Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Testing sites under the control of a licensed laboratory but operated outside its premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution designates NRLs for specific disease areas like Hematology and Microbiology?

    <p>Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology?

    <p>Clinical Pathology focuses on body fluids, while Anatomic Pathology focuses on tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Point of Care Testing' in clinical laboratories refers to what type of diagnostic testing?

    <p>Tests done at or near the patient's care site instead of a central laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Free-standing laboratories' differ from 'institution-based laboratories' in that they:

    <p>Operate independently without being part of any larger institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'External Quality Assessment Program' involves:

    <p>Assessing the quality of laboratory testing through unknown samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity designates an NRL for Clinical Chemistry and Water Microbiology?

    <p>Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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