PS-1578 Public Health Laboratory Services – Macao SAR Government Portal
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PS-1578 Public Health Laboratory Services – Macao SAR Government Portal
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Request for Laboratory Testing of Food, Water Quality, Drugs and Cigarettes
Service Introduction
The Public Health Laboratory is a department under the Community Health Care Sub-board. It was founded in 1985. There are 5 laboratory sections under the LSP, including Tuberculosis, Virology, Parasitology, Bacteriology and Chemistry.
The LSP is committed to providing efficient and quality-assured laboratory support services in areas such as the prevention and diagnosis of infectious diseases, food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes, as well as public health emergency. It is also involved in research projects in collaboration with other institutions with the aim of understanding the health risk factors in Macao and evaluating the spread of common epidemic diseases in the community. Apart from laboratory support services, the LSP also offers internship and training opportunities for laboratory-related professionals.
In order to better discharge its functions with an elevated service standard, the LSP always strives to deliver a scientific, independent and impartial testing service capable of producing accurate and valid test results. Since 2006, the LSP was accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) in accordance with ISO/IEC17025 for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, and since 2018, ISO 15189 for the Quality and Competence of Medical Laboratories. Besides, the LSP has been a World Health Organization (WHO) accredited National Measles and Rubella Laboratory since 2015.
Spectrum of work
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28 of Administrative Regulations no. 36/2021, Decree-Law no. 81/99/M dated 15
th
November:
a) Plan and implement the necessary actions to better understand the health risk factors and the spread of common epidemic diseases in the community, and evaluate the respective results;
b) Perform the requested laboratory tests, including
Laboratory support services for the prevention and diagnosis of infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, viruses and parasites), as well as confirmatory tests for HIV antibodies;
Chemistry or virology-related laboratory support services of food, water quality, drugs, cigarettes, etc.;
Laboratory support services for public health emergency; and offer confirmatory test for HIV antibodies.
Engaging in epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases.
c) Conduct research projects on health-related issues in collaboration with other institutions and organizations.
Service targets and eligibility
a) Requests for laboratory testing in the area of clinical must be lodged by:
a government health institution/ department (except where a cooperation agreement has been signed); or
a non-government health institution/ clinic.
b) Requests for laboratory testing of food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes must be lodged by:
a public authority (except where a cooperation agreement has been signed).
Note: The full list of test items can be found in the “Testing Service Agreement – Tuberculosis, Virology, Parasitology and Elements in Blood” and “Scope of Testing Service – Bacteriology and Chemistry”. For the application of clinical testing, please read the “Clinical Specimen Collection and Submission Guidelines” and complete the relevant request form. ( Please visit the Health Bureau’s website download )
Result of application
a) Results of laboratory testing in the area of clinical will be issued:
in the form of digital report accessible through the Health Bureau’s Hospital Information System (HIS); or
in the form of paper-based report to the requesting institution/ department.
b) Results of laboratory testing of food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes will be issued to the requesting institution/ department in the form of paper-based report.
Enquiry
Executive department and unit:
Health Bureau – Public Health Laboratory
Correspondence address:
Public Health Laboratory Building, Estrada dos Parses No. 8
Telephone:
(853) 2853 0160 / (853) 2853 2509
Facsimile:
(853) 2853 0294
E-mail:
lsp@ssm.gov.mo
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Last modified: 2024-10-10 16:57
PS-1-2-1578
Health
Health
Request for Laboratory Testing in the Area of Clinical
Request for Laboratory Testing of Food, Water Quality, Drugs and Cigarettes
Can members of the public send a specimen to the Laboratory if they have downloaded and completed the laboratory test request form?
Can members of the public apply for a laboratory test related to infectious diseases?
I failed to submit my sample to the health institution/department in time, can I directly send it to the Public Health Laboratory on the same day?
All FAQs
These laws are only available in Chinese and Portuguese, please refer to the corresponding language version of this service.
Administrative Regulations no. 36/2021 , Decree-Law no. 81/99/M dated 15th November:
Dispatch of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture No. 45/2000
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All information on this site is based on the official language of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The English version is the translation from the Chinese originals and is provided for reference only. If you find that some of the contents do not have an English version, please refer to the Traditional Chinese or Portuguese versions.
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Forms download
Macao SAR Government Portal
About Government
Public Services
Health
Health
Public Health Laboratory Services
Health
Public Health Laboratory Services
Request for Laboratory Testing in the Area of Clinical
Request for Laboratory Testing of Food, Water Quality, Drugs and Cigarettes
Service Introduction
The Public Health Laboratory is a department under the Community Health Care Sub-board. It was founded in 1985. There are 5 laboratory sections under the LSP, including Tuberculosis, Virology, Parasitology, Bacteriology and Chemistry.
The LSP is committed to providing efficient and quality-assured laboratory support services in areas such as the prevention and diagnosis of infectious diseases, food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes, as well as public health emergency. It is also involved in research projects in collaboration with other institutions with the aim of understanding the health risk factors in Macao and evaluating the spread of common epidemic diseases in the community. Apart from laboratory support services, the LSP also offers internship and training opportunities for laboratory-related professionals.
In order to better discharge its functions with an elevated service standard, the LSP always strives to deliver a scientific, independent and impartial testing service capable of producing accurate and valid test results. Since 2006, the LSP was accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) in accordance with ISO/IEC17025 for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, and since 2018, ISO 15189 for the Quality and Competence of Medical Laboratories. Besides, the LSP has been a World Health Organization (WHO) accredited National Measles and Rubella Laboratory since 2015.
Spectrum of work
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 28 of Administrative Regulations no. 36/2021, Decree-Law no. 81/99/M dated 15
th
November:
a) Plan and implement the necessary actions to better understand the health risk factors and the spread of common epidemic diseases in the community, and evaluate the respective results;
b) Perform the requested laboratory tests, including
Laboratory support services for the prevention and diagnosis of infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, viruses and parasites), as well as confirmatory tests for HIV antibodies;
Chemistry or virology-related laboratory support services of food, water quality, drugs, cigarettes, etc.;
Laboratory support services for public health emergency; and offer confirmatory test for HIV antibodies.
Engaging in epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases.
c) Conduct research projects on health-related issues in collaboration with other institutions and organizations.
Service targets and eligibility
a) Requests for laboratory testing in the area of clinical must be lodged by:
a government health institution/ department (except where a cooperation agreement has been signed); or
a non-government health institution/ clinic.
b) Requests for laboratory testing of food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes must be lodged by:
a public authority (except where a cooperation agreement has been signed).
Note: The full list of test items can be found in the “Testing Service Agreement – Tuberculosis, Virology, Parasitology and Elements in Blood” and “Scope of Testing Service – Bacteriology and Chemistry”. For the application of clinical testing, please read the “Clinical Specimen Collection and Submission Guidelines” and complete the relevant request form. ( Please visit the Health Bureau’s website download )
Result of application
a) Results of laboratory testing in the area of clinical will be issued:
in the form of digital report accessible through the Health Bureau’s Hospital Information System (HIS); or
in the form of paper-based report to the requesting institution/ department.
b) Results of laboratory testing of food, water quality, drugs and cigarettes will be issued to the requesting institution/ department in the form of paper-based report.
Enquiry
Executive department and unit:
Health Bureau – Public Health Laboratory
Correspondence address:
Public Health Laboratory Building, Estrada dos Parses No. 8
Telephone:
(853) 2853 0160 / (853) 2853 2509
Facsimile:
(853) 2853 0294
E-mail:
lsp@ssm.gov.mo
Print this page
Content provider:
Health Bureau (SS)
Last modified: 2024-10-10 16:57
PS-1-2-1578
Health
Health
Request for Laboratory Testing in the Area of Clinical
Request for Laboratory Testing of Food, Water Quality, Drugs and Cigarettes
Can members of the public send a specimen to the Laboratory if they have downloaded and completed the laboratory test request form?
Can members of the public apply for a laboratory test related to infectious diseases?
I failed to submit my sample to the health institution/department in time, can I directly send it to the Public Health Laboratory on the same day?
All FAQs
These laws are only available in Chinese and Portuguese, please refer to the corresponding language version of this service.
Administrative Regulations no. 36/2021 , Decree-Law no. 81/99/M dated 15th November:
Dispatch of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture No. 45/2000
Footer Menu
About Government
Chief Executive, Principal Officials, Legislature and Judiciary
Departments and Agencies
Policy Consultation
Policy Address
Special Promotions
Organization Chart
About Macao SAR
Weather
Traffic
Public Holidays
Culture and leisure
City information
Macao Fact Sheets
Statistics
Announcements
News
Videos
Official Bulletin
Tender
Recruitment
Laws
Constitutional Documents
MSAR Legislation
Multilateral treaties
Travel
Plan your trip
Sightseeing
Shows & Entertainment
Shopping
Events & Festivities
Business and investment
Business & Investment
Macao Exhibition and Conference
SMEs’ Business Opportunities and Services
Market Information
Intellectual Property
Directory
Mobile apps
Social Media
Thematic websites
RSS Feeds
Forms download
All information on this site is based on the official language of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The English version is the translation from the Chinese originals and is provided for reference only. If you find that some of the contents do not have an English version, please refer to the Traditional Chinese or Portuguese versions.