Principles of Medical Laboratory Science

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NATURE OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY Principles of Medical Laboratory Science one

Learning Outcomes

One. Discuss the different sections of the laboratory and the tests done in each section.

Two. Compare and contrast the different types of clinical laboratories.

Three. Identify the salient points of the laws governing the establishment, operation, and maintenance of clinical laboratories in the Philippines.

Four. Discuss the importance of quality assurance in the clinical laboratory.

Topic Outline

One. The Clinical Laboratory

Two. Laws on the Operation, Maintenance, and Registration of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

One. The Clinical Laboratory

Two. Laws on the Operation, Maintenance, and Registration of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

Republic Act four thousand six hundred eighty-eight

Administrative Order number twenty twenty-one dash zero zero three seven

Classification of Clinical Laboratories

By Character

By Service Capability

According to Function.

According to Institutional Characteristics.

According to Ownership.

Four. Limited.

Licenses and Permits.

Key Personnel Requirements.

Operational Safety and Standards.

Prohibited Acts and Sanctions.

Prohibited Acts and Sanctions

Three. Sections of the Laboratory

Anatomic Pathology

Clinical Chemistry

Tests Performed:

Clinical Chemistry

Microbiology - many - Subdivided into: Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Virology

Microbiology

Hematology and Coagulation

Clinical Microscopy

Blood Bank

Immunology and Serology

Tests performed:

Immunology and Serology

Tests performed:

Anatomic Pathology

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Four. Laboratory Testing Cycle

Three Phases:

Pre-analytical Phase

Analytical Phase

Post-analytic Phase

Pre-analytic phase Laboratory test requisition or order

Patient preparation Specimen collection

Post-analytic phase Data transmission and interpretation Results application T A T

Five. Laboratory Information System

Workflow in L I S

Disadvantages:

Six. Quality Assurance in the Laboratory

National Reference Laboratories

Food and Drug Administration - Common Services Laboratory

Overview

The document outlines the fundamental aspects of medical laboratory science, including the organization of laboratory sections, regulatory laws, quality assurance measures, and the essential role of medical technologists in ensuring accurate laboratory results.

Key Points

1The document discusses different sections and tests performed in clinical laboratories
2It details laws governing laboratory operation and maintenance in the Philippines
3Quality assurance is emphasized as crucial for reliable laboratory outcomes
4The role of medical technologists is essential for accurate and timely lab results
5Changes in clinical laboratory operations are discussed due to evolving health needs and policies.

Details

Category: Health and Medicine

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