ISO 15189 Archives

Conducting a lab assessment with a laptop in an ISO 15189 medical laboratory.

The Anatomy of a Laboratory Assessment

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023Jason Stine, Senior Accreditation Manager

An assessment is a demonstration by a body that specified requirements are fulfilled. Assessments are performed by technically competent assessors who evaluate the competence of […]

Surgeons operating in a medical laboratory adhering to ISO 15189:2022 quality management and requirements.

Changes in the New ISO 15189:2022

December 16, 2022December 13, 2022Alexandra Schirn

The objective of ISO 15189:2022- Medical Laboratories – Requirements For Quality And Competence is to promote the welfare of patients and satisfaction of laboratory users […]

Quality chemical dropping from pipette into beaker showing the benefits of laboratory accreditation.

What is Laboratory Accreditation?

July 25, 2022January 10, 2023Melanie Ross, Technical Products Developer

Overview of Laboratory Accreditation Laboratory accreditation is an attestation of the laboratory’s competence to perform measurements based on a defined scope of accreditation. Accreditation is […]

Lab technician examining test tube for adherence to ISO 15189 to prepare medical laboratory for accreditation.

What is ISO 15189?

April 12, 2022January 10, 2023Erin Stepka

Medical laboratory test results account for 70% of medical decisions, showing how important these facilities are for health and safety in patient care. Medical laboratories […]

Female lab technician on a computer to complete remote assessment and finish her ANAB laboratory accreditation.

Remote Assessments for ANAB Laboratory Accreditation

September 3, 2020September 8, 2021Brad Kelechava

As businesses around the world halt their in-person operations, many industries are scrambling to shift their practices to the digital world. ANAB, in providing credibility […]