A mobile clinical laboratory is allowed to operate at a maximum of what radius, from the DOH-licensed clinical laboratory?

A mobile clinical laboratory is permitted to operate within a maximum radius of 100 kilometers from the Department of Health (DOH)-licensed clinical laboratory. This regulation is in place to ensure that the mobile service can maintain appropriate oversight, support, and quality assurance practices while extending access to laboratory services.

Operating within this specified distance allows for efficient logistics and the ability to deliver timely laboratory services to patient populations in the surrounding areas. It also helps maintain the standards and guidelines established by the DOH, ensuring that the mobile unit adheres to the same regulatory requirements as stationary laboratories.

The other distances mentioned, such as 10 km, 50 km, and 100 m, are not sufficient to encompass a broad enough area for effective mobile laboratory service provision, limiting access and possibly impacting patient care outcomes. The 100 km radius strikes a balance between accessibility and regulatory oversight.