NIHC Verify Membership fee lowers to $325 per year for new hemp testing laboratories entering the program for the first two years Frederick, Md (October 29, 2024) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) have announced a
Accreditation Case Study: PT Canada
Accreditation bodies, like A2LA, accredit PTPs to ISO/IEC 17043, the general requirements for the competence of proficiency testing providers, to provide third-party assurance and give customers confidence in the quality of the program. PT Canada (PTC), an A2LA accredited proficiency testing
Testing Candy for a Safe and Happy Halloween
Halloween is here and there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday than by enjoying a few sweet treats! Trick or treating is a fun, time-honored tradition dating back more than 100 years and is rooted in ancient customs surrounding community, spirituality, and prosperity. And, whether you go
A2LA’s First President, John William Locke, Dies at 91
With great sadness, The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) shares the passing of founding member and first president, John William Locke, at the age of 91. Locke passed away on September 11, 2024, after a brief illness. John Locke served as A2LA’s first president for 10
Accreditation Case Study: ADL Health
Starting a full-scale clinical testing laboratory amid a global pandemic was a significant undertaking for the team at Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) Health; but, despite the challenge, the organization successfully opened its doors in 2020. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, ADL Health is a
Figuring Out Significance: What Are Significant Figures
While performing laboratory activities, such as testing or calibration, there are many instances in which results are required to be formatted in significant figures/digits. A common conundrum is understanding what exactly significant figures/digits are and how to properly round results to find
9 Steps to A2LA Accreditation: ISO 15189:2022
If your clinical testing organization is seeking accreditation for the first time, the standards and their requirements can often feel overwhelming. Although the road seems long from the start, A2LA’s friendly customer care representatives, knowledgeable accreditation officers, and expert assessors
In-House Calibrations vs Internal Calibrations
Calibration laboratory personnel often use the terms “in-house calibration” and “internal calibration” interchangeably. Although they sound similar in meaning, these two terms have significantly different applications and using them interchangeably can often create confusion. It can also,