Purpose of the Administrative Order
- Establishes the schedule of fees for services rendered by the CHDs related to clinical laboratory regulation.
- Covers License to Operate (LTO) fees for general clinical laboratories and registration fees for special clinical laboratories.
Fees for Hospital-Based General Clinical Laboratories
- LTO fee for limited service capability labs equals that of the primary category and included in hospital LTO fee.
- LTO fees for primary, secondary, and tertiary categories follow the schedule under A.O. No. 2007-0023.
- Fee ranges vary from PHP 1,200 to PHP 3,000 for initial issuance and from PHP 1,200 to PHP 2,500 for renewals (years 2008-2010).
Fees for Non-Hospital-Based General Clinical Laboratories
- LTO fees are lower due to decentralization to CHDs compared to prior schedules.
- Limited service capability labs are charged the same fees as primary category.
- Initial fees range from PHP 1,500 to PHP 3,500, and renewal fees from PHP 1,000 to PHP 3,000 (2008-2010).
Registration Fees for Special Clinical Laboratories
- Set equal to fees for other health facilities such as new hospitals and dental laboratories.
- Flat registration fee is PHP 200.
Additional Fees, Surcharges, Discounts, and Payment Procedures for Hospital-Based Laboratories
- Additional fees, re-inspection fees, discounts, and payment methods follow provisions of A.O. No. 2007-0023 for hospital licensing.
Additional Fees, Surcharges, Discounts, and Payment Procedures for Non-Hospital-Based Laboratories
- Additional fee of up to 20% of prescribed fee can be charged based on actual CHD costs.
- Re-inspection fee equals 100% of LTO fee for any additional inspections required.
- A 10% discount on renewal fees is granted if the renewal application is filed between October 1 and November 30.
- Fees are payable to the CHD cashier either in person or by postal money order upon application filing.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any part of the Order by a court does not affect other provisions, which remain effective.
Repealing Clause
- The Order repeals or supersedes any prior administrative orders or issuances inconsistent with it.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect 15 days after approval and publication in an official gazette or newspaper of general circulation.
Adoption
- Signed and adopted on March 14, 2008, by the Secretary of Health Francisco T. Duque III, MD, MSc.