R432-100-23. Laboratory and Pathology Services

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  (1) Each hospital shall provide laboratory and pathology services that are in accordance with the needs and size of the institution.

  (a) Administrative direction of laboratory and pathology services shall be provided by a person appointed and authorized by the hospital administrator.

  (b) Medical direction of laboratory and pathology services shall be provided by a member of the medical staff.

  (2) Laboratory and pathology services shall comply with the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). CLIA inspection reports shall be available for Department review.

  (3) Laboratories certified by a Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) approved accrediting agency are determined to be in compliance with this section. Accrediting agency inspection reports shall be available for Department review.

                    
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