S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-97.900.902

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-97.900.902 - Laboratory Services. (II)

A. Laboratory services shall be provided under contract to meet the needs of the Patient. Hematocrits, clotting times, and blood glucoses may be done by the Facility's staff. Such staff shall be qualified by education and experience to perform such duties under the direction of a physician.

B. Controls. There shall be a Quarterly constant packing time performed on all centrifuges used for hematocrits. Records of performed constant packing time shall be maintained.

C. Administration of Blood. A Facility administering blood to Patients shall comply with the following:

1. Blood must be transported from the laboratory processing the blood to the Facility in a container that will ensure maintenance of a temperature of one to ten (1 to 10) degrees centigrade. Temperature must be recorded upon arrival.

2. If blood is not administered immediately upon arrival, it must be stored in a refrigerator at one to six (1 to 6) degrees centigrade. The temperature of the refrigerator must be monitored and recorded.

D. All expired laboratory supplies shall be disposed of in accordance with Facility policy and procedures.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-97.900.902

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.