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Title 42 - PUBLIC HEALTHChapter IV - CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESSubchapter G - STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONPart 485 - CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS
Subpart E - CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS (REHS)
Section 485.518 - Condition of participation: Laboratory services

42 C.F.R. § 485.518

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Section 485.518 - Condition of participation: Laboratory services

The REH must provide basic laboratory services essential to the immediate diagnosis and treatment of the patient consistent with nationally recognized standards of care for emergency services, patient population, and services offered. The REH must ensure that-

(a) Laboratory services are available, either directly or through a contractual agreement with a certified laboratory that meets requirements of part 493 of this chapter.
(b) Emergency laboratory services are available 24 hours a day.

42 C.F.R. §485.518

87 FR 72293, 1/1/2023