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ISO 15189 - Quality and Competence in Medical Laboratories

Increase the efficiency of management systems in medical laboratories. Deliver improved user experience and patient satisfaction.

Improve medical outcomes through increased laboratory safety and operational practice

Medical laboratories are an essential component of patient care. Activities should be undertaken in a timely, safe, consistent manner to meet the needs of both patients and personnel.

ISO 15189 gives medical laboratories confidence to increase the effectiveness of their management systems and their workplace procedures. Laboratory users, regulatory authorities, and accreditation bodies can use it to confirm or recognize the competence of medical laboratories.

It facilitates cooperation between medical laboratories and other healthcare services with the ultimate goal of improving patient care across the board. The standard also contains requirements for point-of-care testing (POCT).

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Implement operational best practices and leverage the benefits of international laboratory standards.

Deliver competent and consistent working practices in your laboratories.
Strengthen risk management procedures and patient safety.
Improve results and minimize the need for repeat testing.
Facilitate cooperation between medical laboratories and other healthcare services.
Assist in the exchange of information and in the harmonization of methods and procedures.
Strengthen the profile and reputation of medical laboratories.