Even though small and medium-sized pathology labs are essential in the provision of healthcare services, sometimes they struggle with test quality consistency. As per a report by the National Library of Medicine, approximately 60 to 70 percent of medical decisions are reliant on laboratory test results; therefore, one inaccurate test …
External Quality Assurance Service (EQAS) – Role in NABL and ISO 15189 Accreditation External Quality Assurance Service (EQAS) – Role in NABL and ISO 15189 Accreditation
Making sure that test results are accurate, reliable, and reproducible is fundamental to any laboratory’s quality management system. For pathology and clinical labs in India, obtaining NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and ISO 15189 accreditation signifies a commitment to international standards and quality. A key part …
What is External Quality Assurance & Why it is important? What is External Quality Assurance & Why it is important?
In India, with huge number of pathology labs in operation, the precision of test results plays a crucial role in patient health and treatment outcomes. In such a vital ecosystem, External Quality Assurance (EQA) goes beyond being just a regulatory requirement — it’s the cornerstone of trust, accuracy, and global …