Guidance on Implementation and Results Reporting of Testing according to Circular 49/2018/TT-BYT

19:02, 10/07/2024

This is the notable content stipulated in Circular 49/2018/TT-BYT providing guidance on testing activities in medical examination and treatment. The document amends and supplements Decision 1895/1997/QD-BYT.

To be specific, the implementation and delivery of test results are guided by Circular 49/2018/TT-BYT as follows:

Implementation of Laboratory Testing Techniques

- Doctors and technicians conduct tests according to the content on the test requisition form and comply with technical procedures, quality management, prioritizing the execution of emergency tests, and level 1 care;- Procedures and guidelines for conducting tests must be approved by the hospital leadership and available at the workplace.

Delivery of Test Results

- Check test results and sign before delivering the test results to the patient. In cases where errors or suspicions are detected upon checking the results, there must be a cross-reference with the clinical department; if necessary, the test must be repeated;- The laboratory department delivers the test results with clearly recorded information, within the time specified by the medical examination and treatment facility.

Refer to the regulations on file storage and specimen disposal after testing in Circular 49/2018/TT-BYT, effective from March 15, 2019.

- Thanh Lam -

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