Rule 15-12-32-6.1.18 - Clinical Support Services-Laboratory Services1. Clinical laboratory service must have the following services available in-house 24 hours/day: a. Access to blood bank and adequate storage facilities. Sufficient quantities of blood and blood products must be maintained at all times. Blood typing and cross-match capabilities must be readily available.b. Standard analysis of blood, urine and other body fluids including micro-sampling when appropriate.c. Blood gas and pH determinations (this function may be performed by services other than the clinical laboratory service, when applicable).d. Alcohol screening is required and drug screening is highly recommended.2. Sufficient numbers of clinical laboratory technologists shall be in-house 24 hours/day and promptly available at all times. It is anticipated that facilities may cross-train personnel for other roles. This is acceptable as long as there is no response delay.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.1.18
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