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Published: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 21:00 In addition to examining the technical aspects of a medical laboratory’s operation, the A2LA accreditation process will include a review of its management system. “We hold ourselves to the same expectations for competency that we hold our applicants to,” says Unger. “That is, we operate a management system to ISO requirements which is evaluated by external parties, resulting in our international recognition.” General criteria for A2LA accreditation of medical laboratories are contained in ISO 15189, "Medical Laboratories—Particular Requirements for Quality and Competence." A2LA accreditation attests that a medical laboratory has demonstrated: To assist laboratories in preparing for accreditation to ISO 15189, A2LA is offering commercially available training courses in preparation and implementation of the quality management system and technical aspects of the standard. For more information, visit www.a2la.org. Quality Digest does not charge readers for its content. We believe that industry news is important for you to do your job, and Quality Digest supports businesses of all types. However, someone has to pay for this content. And that’s where advertising comes in. Most people consider ads a nuisance, but they do serve a useful function besides allowing media companies to stay afloat. They keep you aware of new products and services relevant to your industry. All ads in Quality Digest apply directly to products and services that most of our readers need. You won’t see automobile or health supplement ads. So please consider turning off your ad blocker for our site. Thanks, For 40 years Quality Digest has been the go-to source for all things quality. Our newsletter, Quality Digest, shares expert commentary and relevant industry resources to assist our readers in their quest for continuous improvement. Our website includes every column and article from the newsletter since May 2009 as well as back issues of Quality Digest magazine to August 1995. We are committed to promoting a view wherein quality is not a niche, but an integral part of every phase of manufacturing and services.ISO 15189 Medical Laboratory Accreditation from A2LA
(A2LA: Frederick, Maryland) -- The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation began adding medical laboratories to its accreditation offerings on June 1, 2007. “We see strong demand for an internationally recognized accreditation program in the medical laboratory industry,” says Peter Unger, A2LA president. “We offer a distinct approach to laboratory accreditation that, to date, has not been established for the medical laboratory community in the U.S.”
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