Which statement is NOT true about MT guidelines and diseases?

• A. Paragonimiasis guidelines exist as AO 2010 0037.
• B. Capillariasis guidelines exist as AO 2009 0021.
• C. RA 5527 amendments include RA 6138, PD 498, PD 1534.
• D. There are no guidelines for any parasitic infections.

Answer: (D)

In MT practice, guidelines come from formal orders and legal updates that specify how parasitic infections should be diagnosed, reported, and handled in the laboratory. The existence of disease-specific guidance shows that regulators do publish standards for parasitology, not leave it to ad hoc practice.

Paragonimiasis has guidelines published as AO 2010-0037, and Capillariasis has guidelines published as AO 2009-0021. The Medical Technology Act (RA 5527) has amendments listed as RA 6138, along with Presidential Decrees PD 498 and PD 1534. These items illustrate that there are established, codified standards for parasitic infections within the regulatory framework.

Therefore, the statement claiming there are no guidelines for any parasitic infections is not true, since such guidelines do exist.