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,
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
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
A2LA Annual Conference and You
While working with A2LA, you may receive notifications about attending the A2LA Annual Conference. For those who may not know about this event or what its benefits are, this article will provide insight into the Annual Conference and why you should attend. The A2LA Annual Conference is an event
QSM V6.0: What DoD/DOE Testing Labs Need to Know
Laboratories that participate in the A2LA Environmental Testing Accreditation Program are assessed to the requirements in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and The NELAC Institute (TNI) standard requirements, through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). For laboratories that
Accreditation Case Study: Labcorp’s Center for Esoteric Testing and the Atlantic Division Regional Laboratory
Since its inception in 1995, Labcorp has grown to be one of the largest clinical lab providers in the world. Its flagship location in Burlington, NC is now Labcorp’s Center for Esoteric Testing (CET) and Atlantic Division Regional Laboratory (ADRL). This laboratory serves populations globally for
Accreditation Case Study: Central Ohio Regional Crime Laboratory
When officials in Licking County, OH wanted to open a forensic laboratory in 2018, forensic scientist Mark Hiatt stepped up to take on the challenge. Along with help from several local public safety agencies and other colleagues, Hiatt started the Central Ohio Regional Crime Laboratory. The lab is