Administrative Order No. 48 s. 2003

May 23, 2003

ADMINISTRTIVE ORDER

No. 48 series 2003

CLASSIFICATION OF CLINICAL LABORATORIES BASED ON INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTER

Administrative Order No. 59 s. 2001 “Rules and Regulations governing the establishment, operation and maintenance of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines” Section 5.2 states:

            Section 5.2

            Classification by Institutional Character:

                        5.2.1    Hospital–based laboratory – a laboratory that operates within a

                                                hospital

                        5.2.2    Non–hospital based laboratory – a laboratory that operates on its

                                                own

In response to the need for a more comprehensive and appropriate classification of clinical laboratories suited for the prevailing setting, Section 5.2 of Administrative Order No. 59 s. 2001 is hereby amended as follows:

            Section 5.2

            Classification by Institutional Character:

5.2.1    Institution–based laboratory – a laboratory that operates within the premises and operates as part of an institution (e.g. hospital, multi–specialty clinics, schools, medical facilities for overseas workers and seafarers).

5.2.2    Freestanding laboratory – a laboratory that operates outside the premises of an institution and operates independently.

All other provision of Administrative Order No. 59 s. 2001 shall remain in full force and effect.

MANUEL M. DAYRIT, MD, MSc

Secretary of Health