New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 18 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INFIRMARIES
Section 8.370.18.72 - LABORATORY SERVICES

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.18.72

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. All lab test results performed either at the facility or by contract or arrangement with another entity must be entered into the patients record.

B. All laboratory procedures will be conducted in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.

C. Special requirements for rural health clinics: Rural health clinics must provide basic laboratory services essential to the immediate diagnosis and treatment of the patient including:

(1) chemical examinations of urine by stick or tablet methods or both (including urine ketones).

(2) microscopic examination of urine sediment;

(3) hemoglobin or hematocrit;

(4) blood sugar;

(5) gram stain;

(6) examination of stool specimens for occult blood;

(7) pregnancy tests;

(8) primary culturing for transmittal to a certified laboratory;

(9) test for pinworms.

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