OAR 333-076-0980: ESC Laboratory Services

(1) Laboratory services shall be available for every patient either through the use of a licensed clinical laboratory in the ESC or a written contract with a licensed clinical laboratory. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, an affiliated ASC may provide laboratory services for the ESC if: (a) The ASC is able to provide the laboratory services and complies with OAR 333-076-0155; (b) There is a written agreement between the affiliated ASC and the ESC to provide laboratory services; and (c) All patient records for laboratory services are kept separate and distinct from the ASC. (3) OAR 333-024-0005 through 333-024-0350 shall also apply.