Section 7.12.790. Laboratory service.

	(a)  A facility that provides laboratory services must comply with 7 AAC 12.790 - 7 AAC 12.850 and must meet the requirements of 42 C.F.R. Part 493, Laboratory Requirements, as revised as of October 1, 2005, and adopted by reference.  
	(b)  A facility must have and maintain written procedures on the scope of onsite laboratory services necessary to support the facility's emergency and patient care services. For laboratory tests not performed in the facility, the facility must make arrangements with an approved laboratory to meet the requirements of this section. Information specifying the laboratory tests performed at the facility, and laboratory tests available under arrangement, must be provided to the medical staff.  
	(c)  A laboratory that provides blood or blood products must  
		(1) have those products onsite or readily available from another source; and  
		(2) maintain storage areas for those products under adequate control and supervision.  

Authorities

47.32.010;47.32.030

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 12.480
7 AAC 12.790
7 AAC 12.840
7 AAC 72.012

Authority

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030

History

Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; am 5/4/97, Register 142; am 6/23/2006, Register 178