Facility directory accreditation awards

Full accreditation certificate means:

• The facility has demonstrated full compliance with the accreditation standards as assessed by the assessment process.
• The certificate type is named without qualification.
• The facility must participate in ongoing assessment activities throughout the accreditation cycle.

Lab ISO 15189 accreditation

DAP ISO 15189 accreditation certificate means:

• The facility has demonstrated full compliance specifically with the ISO 15189: 2022 Medical Laboratory Requirements for Quality.
• The facility has demonstrated full compliance, competence with the DAP. 

Provisional accreditation certificate means:

• Facility is new or they changed their scope of services.
• Facility has demonstrated full compliance with the initial assessment accreditation standards.

Restrictions under the provisional status:

• The provisional accreditation certificate is valid for two years.
• Facilities must apply for full accreditation within one year of receiving the certificate. 

Facility status  “withdrawn” means: 

• Activities, tests or procedures are no longer available at that facility.
• Withdrawn services are displayed for up to two years in the facility directory.
• If the facility closes, it is removed from the facility directory.