VA HANDBOOK 7610 (240)
August 20, 1986
NOTE: Refer to paragraph 3a(1), program data. This function is required only
in large medical centers which have their own established programs for
blood donation and hemapheresis. There may or may not be a contract
or sharing agreement with local agencies to provide some or all of their
blood product needs.
The space provided includes an enclosed area for the collection of donor history,
pre-donation physical examination (blood pressure, etc.) and postdonation
recovery.
a. Levels M and S ........................................................................................................................Not Required
b. Level L ......................................................................................................................................55.7 NSM (600 NSF)
c. Level VL ....................................................................................................................................79.0 NSM (850 NSF)
(g) Microbiology: The primary functions of this area are the identification of
microorganisms, norma l and pathogenic, present in body fluids, tissues, wounds
and the environment. This laboratory also performs susceptibility testing for
drugs used for treatment of infections, and monitors antibiotic treatment of
patients with disorders resulting from infection by pathogenic microorganisms.
1. Clinical Microbiology: The space provided was designed to accommodate
automated microbiology systems as well as traditional manual microbiology
techniques.
The space provided for levels L and VL laboratories includes an 7.4 NSM (80 NSF)
administrative work area for a supervisory medical technologist and a 9.3 NSM
(100 NSF) office for clinical laboratory scientists.
a. Levels S ..................................................................................................................................... 18.6 NSM ( 200 NSF)
b. Level M ..................................................................................................................................... 55.7 NSM ( 600 NSF)
c. Level L .......................................................................................................................................148.7 NSM (1600 NSF)
d. Level VL ....................................................................................................................................195.3 NSM (2100 NSF)
2. Biosafety Laboratory: This area provides isolation facilities for the handling of
biologically hazardous specimens.
a. Levels M and S ........................................................................................................................ 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
b. Level L ......................................................................................................................................13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
c. Level VL ....................................................................................................................................18.6 NSM (200 NSF)
3. Mycology Laboratory: This area deals exclusively with the identification of fungi,
and in some medical centers, susceptibility testing for anti-fungal drugs.
a. Levels M and S ........................................................................................................................Not Required
This function is usually provided as part of routine microbiology.
b. Levels VL and L .......................................................................................................................13.9NSM (150 NSF)
NOTE: Refer to paragraph 3a(1), program data. Required only if a mycology
laboratory exists at the t ime of planning.
4. Mycobacteriology (TB) Laboratory: This area deals exclusively with the study of
TB and (TB-like) microorganisms.
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