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ILOILO CITY — The local government here has established a task force to inspect clinical laboratories following reports that some facilities have been issuing laboratory results without collecting actual specimens from patients.
The Diagnostic Clinical Laboratory Inspection Task Force, created through Executive Order (EO) 28, contains the official list of laboratory clinics accredited by the city government.
Laboratories not included on this list will undergo verification and inspection by the City Health Office (CHO) to ensure compliance with regulations.
"These laboratory results are a key requirement for the issuance of a City Health Card," said city Mayor Jerry Treñas.
The task force will be headed by the CHO, which will be responsible for conducting ocular inspections of all clinical laboratories and diagnostic centers in the city.
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The task force also includes the Business Processing and Licensing Office, the General Services Office, the Environment and Natural Resources Office, and the Department of Health (DOH).
The task force has been tasked with ensuring that all clinical laboratories comply with existing laws, including securing the necessary permits such as a sanitary permit, business permit and license to operate.
If any laboratory is found to be violating its license to operate or any other relevant regulations, the task force is authorized to file complaints with the DOH.
The task force may also pursue additional complaints with judicial or quasi-judicial bodies if necessary, according to the EO.
The task force is required to submit an annual report to the city mayor detailing the number of laboratories inspected, those that passed or failed inspection, centers with revoked licenses or permits, and those served with cease-and-desist orders.
