MT LAWS

Presidential Decree (PD)

Martial law (mostly); Unilateral

Republic Act (RA)

Law created under a democratic form of government; Complex process

Executive Order (EO)

Issued by the President only; Broad scope; Does not create new laws

Administrative Order (AO)

Issued by the President or government agencies; More specific than EO

26th Medical Laboratory of the 6th US Army

Introduced Medical Technology practice in the Philippines after WWII

RA 5527

Known as Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

RA 5527 enactment

Enacted on June 21, 1969; 32 sections

RA 6138

Amended Sections 16, 21, and 22 of RA 5527 on August 31, 1970

PD 498

Amended Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 21, 29 of RA 5527 on June 28, 1974

PD 1534

Re-amended Sections 3, 8, 11, 13 (from PD 498) on June 11, 1978

PD 223

Established PRC under the Office of the President; 1 Commissioner and 2 Assistant Commissioners (three-man); Transferred Boards from CSC to PRC

RA 8981

PRC Modernization Act of 2000; 1 Chairperson, 2 Commissioners; Repealed PD 223; Enabled full computerization

RA 7722

Higher Education Act of 1994; Created 1 Chairperson and 4 Commissioners (five-man)

CMO 14 s. 2006

Policies, Standards & Guidelines for Medical Technology Education

CMO 13 s. 2017

Policies, Standards & Guidelines for BSMT/MLS program; Included Allied Medical Fields

Guidelines for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratories Involved in the Training of Medical Laboratory Science/MT Interns

What is CMO 6 s. 2008?

Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Licensure and Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

What is AO 2007-0027?

New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

What is AO 2021-0037?

What is AO 2020-0014?

Guidelines in Securing a License to Operate a COVID-19 Testing Laboratory in the Philippines

What is RA 1517?

Blood Bank Act of 1956

What is RA 7719?

National Blood Services Act of 1994 (Repealed RA 1517)

What is the qualification for a Medical Technician under RA 5527?

Passed CSC examination

Who is a Medical Laboratory Technician?

Examinees who obtained a general average of 70-74.9% (Registration without examination)

What sanction is given to schools with <30% average MTLE passing rate for 3 consecutive years?

Subject to sanctions

What happens if a school's MTLE passing rate is <30%?

Warning: Joint CHED-PRC monitoring visit in 1 year

What happens if a school's MTLE passing rate is between 21-29%?

Probation: Joint CHED-PRC monitoring visit in 6 months

What happens if a school's MTLE passing rate is <20%?

Phase Out: Stop admissions; Gradual program phase out

What is the term of the Board of Examiners for MT?

3-year term

Who appoints the Board of Examiners for MT?

Philippine President

Who is Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza?

Chairman of the Board of Examiners for MT

Who is Leila Lany M. Florento?

Member of the Board of Examiners for MT

Who is Ma. Lourdes L. Gatbonton?

Newest member of the Board of Examiners for MT

When is the MTLE usually held on weekdays?

March

When is the MTLE usually held on weekends?

August

What is LERIS?

Website used for online application for MTLE

How soon must results in all subjects be submitted to PRC?

Within 10 days

What are the ratings required for passing the MTLE?

At least 75% general average; No rating below 50% in major subjects; Has not failed at least 60% of subjects based on relative weight

What must successful examinees do before the Board?

They shall be required to take an oath

Who are the signatories of the COR?

3 members of BOMT, PRC Chairperson

What is the minimum age requirement for issuance of COR?

21 years old

What is the current prescribed examination fee?

900 pesos

What is the current prescribed initial registration fee?

1,050 pesos

What is the current prescribed renewal fee?

450 pesos

Who conducts administrative investigations?

At least 2 board members with 1 legal officer

How is suspension decided?

Majority vote (2 of 3)

How is revocation decided?

Unanimous vote (3 of 3)

When must the COR be surrendered after revocation?

Within 30 days

What are the types of COR reinstatement?

Reinstatement, Reissue, Replacement of COR

What are the services offered by a Primary Laboratory?

UA, FA, FOBT, Pregnancy test (LFA), Wet smear for Trichomonas, FBS/RBS, OGTT, Lipid profile, BUN, Creatinine, BUA, CBC, ABO/Rh typing, Dengue test kit, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, HIV screening, TB (DSSM/NAAT)

What are the services offered by a Secondary Laboratory?

Serum electrolytes, ALT, AST, PT, APTT, GS, KOH, PAP + primary lab services

What are the services offered by a Tertiary Laboratory?

Cytology, Histopathology, ABG, machine-based serological tests (tumor markers, thyroid function, hepatitis profile), + secondary lab services

How many personnel are needed in a 1° laboratory?

8 without Micro; 9 for government facilities

How many personnel are needed in a 2° laboratory?

12

How many personnel are needed in a 3° laboratory?

12 without Histopathology; 13 hospital-based with Histopathology

What is DICT-PNPKI?

Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure

What is RA 8792?

E-Commerce Act

What is RA 10173?

Data Privacy Act of 2012

What is the personnel requirement for rRT-PCR testing?

Minimum 7 personnel

What is the personnel requirement for cartridge-based COVID testing?

Minimum 4 personnel

Who are the signatories for COVID test results?

RMT (Performed), Senior MT (Verifies), Pathologist (Approves)

Validity of DOH-LTO for COVID testing labs (hospital/non-hospital)

1 year

Does not collect blood; Store, issue, transport, test compatibility only

Blood Station

Blood Collection Unit

Collects blood; Handles the donors

Blood Bank

Investigate transfusion reactions; Direct Coombs Test; Red Cell Ab Screening; Assist HBTC in post-transfusion surveillance

Blood Center

Testing blood units for TTIs

RA 7170

Organ Donation Act of 1991

Decedent

Deceased individual; Still-born infant/fetus

Testator

Individual who makes a legacy of all or part of his body

Donor

Authorized to donate all or part of the decedent's body

Legatees or Donees

Recipients

RA 9165

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Screening Drug Test Lab

Floor area 20 sq. m.; Work area 10 sq. m.

Confirmatory Drug Test Lab

Floor area 60 sq. m.; Work area 30 sq. m.

NRL-EAMC

Offers certification training for Drug Test Analysts

Chain of Custody

Chain of evidence

Retention period of drug test specimens

15 days

Maximum retention period of drug test specimens (upon request)

1 year

Validity of drug test result

1 year

LTO Validity of screening drug test laboratories

1 year

LTO Validity of confirmatory drug test laboratories

2 years

Ecstacy

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

Shabu

Methamphetamine Hydrochloride

Marijuana

THC; Cannabis

Club Drugs

MDMA, Methamphetamine, LSD

5-Panel Drug Urine Test

THC, Opiates, Cocaine, Amphetamine, PCP

3-Panel Drug Urine Test

THC, Cocaine, Opiate or Amphetamine (vary per kit)

Drug Test Kit Result - Negative

Visible lines in C and T

Drug Test Kit Result - Positive

No line in T

Drug Test Kit Result - Invalid

No lines in both C and T

Term

Definition

THC

D9-Tetrahydrocannabinol; One of the four major cannabinoids (active compound) found in marijuana

Donor

Individual from whom a specimen is collected for drug testing

PDEA

Implementing arm of the Board (RA 9165)

HFSRB

Policy-making and strategy formulating body

IDTOMIS

Information System; Centralized Database for drug testing operations/services in the Philippines

DOH

Developed IDTOMIS

RA 11166

Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act

Proper HIV counseling

Conducted by a social worker, healthcare provider, or health care professionals accredited by DOH or DSWD

Current HIV testing diagnostic algorithm in the Phil.

2 parallel screening tests + 1 supplemental confirmatory test

RA 9288

Newborn Screening Act of 2004