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
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
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
Accreditation Case Study: King County Regional AFIS
The King County Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in Seattle, Washington is a public program that offers fingerprint identification services, as well as other forensic collection services, to criminal justice agencies throughout the county. While they have been accredited
Accreditation Case Study: Cross Precision Measurement
Cross Precision Measurement is one of five organizations under Cross Company, an outstanding employee-owned, industrial tech company centered on improving quality, raising efficiency, and reducing risk for the customers they serve. With over 400 associates and 22 locations, Cross Precision
Accreditation Case Study: Alkemist Labs
Alkemist Labs, located in Garden Grove, California, was founded more than 25 years ago as an independently owned contract laboratory. With just under 50 employees in 2023, this small laboratory plays a significant role in the botanical testing industry. Their talented team members are experts in