Medical Laboratories Accreditation
ACCREDITATION TO ISO 15189
Medical laboratory accreditation to ISO 15189 standard is a recognition that the laboratory has implemented a reliable quality management system and has the appropriate technical competence to give out trustworthy and reliable test results. ISO 15189 specifies the requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories. This ensures: - Quality improvement in internal operations;
- Credibility of results of conformity assessment activities;
- Improved market image which means a more competitive position;
- Accessibility of attracting third-party work.
Medical laboratory accreditation seeks to promote quality in health care services in line with international, regional, and national goals. Medical laboratory services play a pivotal around the world, providing doctors and other healthcare workers with test results that help in the diagnosis of diseases hence giving guidance for appropriate and effective treatment significantly reducing the risk of misdiagnosis. These services contribute to improving the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare services.
ACCREDITATION TO ISO 15189
KENAS accreditation with respect to this standard covers; - General medical/clinical laboratories
- Research medical laboratories
- Blood transfusion laboratories
- Point of care testing
- Medical imaging (Upcoming)
The medical laboratory accreditation to ISO 15189 is available to laboratories performing tests in the following various fields:
- Human pathology including anatomical pathology (histology and cytology)
- Chemical pathology
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- Immunohematology
- Cytogenetics
- Molecular biology and immunology
- Blood transfusion services and assisted reproductive technologies.
