Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 59, s. 2001 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines, the provision of immunology/serology services is not mandatory for Secondary Clinical Laboratories.

However, a Secondary Clinical Laboratory may be allowed to perform immunology/serology, provided that upon inspection of the concerned laboratory, the Regulatory Officer finds that it is capable of performing such examinations.

The capability to do immunology/serology shall be indicated in the License to Operate of the concerned Secondary Clinical Laboratory.

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 30 Sept. 2004


(SGD.) ATTY. NICOLAS B. LUTERO III, CESO III
Director IV