ISO 20387 vs. ISO 15189: What Are the Differences?
When it comes to quality and competence in the life sciences, two international standards are most frequently mentioned: ISO 20387 and ISO 15189. At first glance, they may appear similar, since both address laboratories, quality, and competence. However, they actually serve very different domains: one is designed for patient health and clinical decisions, while […]
Case Study
Case Study: Detection of Sampling Error and Process Improvement Company Information Laboratory Type: A private chemical laboratory conducting food analysesLocation: A laboratory operating in the Aegean region of Florida, accredited by a body that is a signatory to the ILAC MRAPersonnel: A team consisting of 25 technical staff (chemists, laboratory technicians), 5 quality control specialists, […]
Measurement Uncertainty in Laboratories
Measurement Uncertainty in Laboratories: The Hidden Aspect of Reliable Results What is Measurement Uncertainty? A measurement result is never “single and absolute.” Every result reported by a laboratory actually represents a point with a probability distribution around the true value. In other words, a measurement result does not merely indicate a single point, but rather […]
Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories
Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories Understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Laboratories: Why They Matter and How to Do Them Right In any accredited laboratory, maintaining quality, reliability, and compliance is not just about ticking boxes — it’s about building a system that prevents problems before they happen again. […]
A New Era in Accreditation: NAC Introduces AI-Powered Smart Glasses in Assessments
Keeping Up with Innovation: NAC’s Commitment to Technology How AI-Powered Smart Glasses Enhance NAC Assessments The AI-driven smart glasses NAC has incorporated into its assessments offer a range of transformative benefits: Real-Time Translation: With instant language translation, assessors can communicate effortlessly with clients worldwide, eliminating language barriers that have traditionally slowed down accreditation processes. […]