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October 16, 2024

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

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September 16, 2024

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

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ADL Health Clinical Case Study with A2LA

August 6, 2024

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

Accreditation,  Case Study,  Clinical,  ISO 15189 ADL Health,  case study,  Clinical

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July 31, 2024

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

Calibration calibration,  Jenna Schoettker,  significance

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July 8, 2024

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

Accreditation,  Clinical,  ISO 15189 Clinical,  ISO 15189

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June 25, 2024

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,

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June 7, 2024

Celebrating World Accreditation Day with GE Grid Solutions

June 9th is World Accreditation Day, a day established by IAF and ILAC to recognize the importance of accreditation, a formal recognition earned by organizations proving they are qualified, competent, and comply with international standards. Not only does accreditation create confidence in the

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May 9, 2024

A2LA 2023 Annual Report

At the end of 2023, A2LA held nearly 4,300 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 US states, over 50 foreign countries, and over 300 contracted assessors. Download the 2023 A2LA Annual Report

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