Medical Laboratories
Laboratories are responsible for delivering several tests every working day in support of the health services. From blood tests to biopsies covering diagnosis or the ability to monitor treatment progress, medical labs provide vital test results that inform treatment decisions and health outcomes.
The Global Accreditation for Certification Systems (GACS) provides accreditation in accordance with ISO 15189:2012 for medical laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates to the marketplace and to regulators that the medical laboratories have met the GACS accreditation requirements and are periodically monitored for compliance.
ISO 15189 accreditation underpins confidence in the quality of medical laboratories through a process that verifies their integrity, impartiality, and competence. Assessments under GACS accreditation ensure labs meet the relevant requirements including the operation of a quality management system and the ability to demonstrate that specific activities are performed within the criteria set out in the relevant standard.
ISO 15189 accreditation covers the following disciplines:
- Clinical Biochemistry – Toxicology – Endocrinology
- Hematology – Blood Transfusion
- Microbiology – Virology – Parasitology – Serology – Mycology
- Histopathology – Cytology – Mortuaries
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Andrology
- Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Resources
- Accreditation Criteria for Medical Laboratories
- Application for Medical Laboratory Accreditation
- Request for a quote