Permit Requirement and Application Procedure
- Collection at remote facilities requires a Permit for Remote Collection of Drug Testing Specimen (PRC-DTS).
- The permit must be secured from the DOH-Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS) or the Community Health Division (CHD).
- Application must be made at least ten (10) working days before the collection date.
Documentary Requirements for Permit Application
- Letter of request to conduct remote collection.
- Notarized Memorandum of Agreement or contract between involved parties.
- List of authorized personnel designated for remote collection.
- Operational procedures covering collection, transport, and handling.
- List of supplies and transport materials such as ice chests.
Fee and Validity of Permit
- Laboratories must pay a fee of Php 2,500 per remote collection site.
- The PRC-DTS is valid only on the specified date indicated on the permit.
Location and Accessibility of Collection Site
- The remote collection site must be within the same administrative region as the laboratory.
- Site must be accessible by land travel within a maximum of two (2) hours.
Posting and Inspection Requirements
- The permit must be posted conspicuously at both the laboratory and the remote collection site.
- DOH-BHFS reserves the right to inspect the facility before issuing the permit.
- The collection site must have secure and suitable areas for specimen collection, storage, supplies, and records.
Monitoring and Operational Restrictions
- The facility is subject to monitoring during specimen collection.
- No drug testing examinations may be conducted at the remote collection site.
Minimum Client Volume
- Remote collection sites must have a minimum of fifty (50) clients or donors.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- Laboratories must submit a copy of the completed remote collection record as per the assessment tool (Annex A).
Rescheduling and Notification
- Failure to collect specimens on the scheduled date requires the laboratory to notify DOH-BHFS/CHD in writing at least one day prior.
- Rescheduling is at the discretion of DOH-BHFS/CHD.
Penalties and Compliance
- Violations of these guidelines, the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for DTL accreditation, or Manual of Operations (MANOPS) may result in suspension or revocation of the PRC-DTS and laboratory accreditation.