# COMAR Title 30 — Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

## Subtitle 08 — Designation of Trauma and Specialty Referral Centers

### Chapter 08 — Pediatric Trauma Center Standards

#### Regulation .13 Clinical Laboratory Service.

*COMAR 30.08.08.13*

A. The hospital shall have clinical laboratory service available 24 hours a day, adequately staffed and immediately available and equipped for injured children.

B. The clinical laboratory service shall have the following services available:

  (1) Stat lab capabilities;

  (2) Standard analysis of blood, urine, and other body fluids;

  (3) Blood-typing and cross match;

  (4) Comprehensive blood bank or access to a central blood bank in the community and adequate storage facilities with stock minimums set by protocol for blood products;

  (5) Blood gas analysis;

  (6) Coagulation studies;

  (7) Microbiology; and

  (8) Toxicological screening.