Focus of the technical unit
This technical unit is responsible for accreditations in the area of medical laboratory diagnostics and of proficiency testing providers in the field of medical diagnostics.
Medical laboratories
Accreditations in this area include the following:
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Immunology
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Clinical chemistry
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Point-of-care testing (POCT)
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Transfusion medicine
The work of medical laboratories focuses on the analysis of human materials. Medical laboratories often provide the basis for diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. The accreditation of medical laboratories is in accordance with the standard DIN EN ISO 15189. Permission is also made for “RiLi-BÄK”, the guidance published by the German Medical Association concerning quality assurance in medical laboratory examinations.
Proficiency testing providers
EQA schemes are a very important part of the quality assurance system in the area of medical diagnostics. These organisations are accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043 and are a prerequisite for designation as a reference institution by the German Medical Association.
Contact
Anna Lewandowski
Head of Technical Unit Medical Laboratory Diagnostics 2 | PT-Providers Medical Diagnostics