1. (a)

   1. (1) Facilities necessary for providing laboratory services described in the narrative program shall be provided.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) The laboratory shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to ensure adequate space, ventilation, and utilities necessary for conducting all phases required of testing in accordance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 263a, regulations.
      2. (B) Refer to 20 CAR § 43-118.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Specimen collection facilities shall be provided.
   2. (2) These facilities may be located outside the laboratory suite.

   3. (3) The blood collection area shall have:

      1. (A) A work counter;
      2. (B) Space for patient seating; and
      3. (C) Handwashing facilities.
   4. (4) Urine and feces collection room or rooms shall be equipped with a water closet and a lavatory.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Provisions shall be made for safety from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
   2. (2) There shall be eye flushing devices, appropriate storage of flammable liquids, emergency spill kit or kits, and fire extinguishers as required by NFPA 99.
4. (d) Locker and toilet facilities for laboratory staff shall be located convenient to the laboratory area.

Codification Notes: “NFPA” means National Fire Protection Association.