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The revision of ISO 15189 Medical laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence commenced in 2019 under the direction of the ISO technical committee TC 212 Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems. Vote…

Industry News December 23, 2021

EoI to join the Forensic Science AAC – firearms/ballistics

The Forensic Science Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) advises NATA on technical issues related to testing for legal purposes and represents the interests of accredited facilities and the broader industry. The Forensic Science AAC is currently seeking…

Industry News December 16, 2021

Expression of Interest (EoI) to join the Forensic Science Accreditation Advisory Committee

Industry News December 16, 2021

Medical Imaging publications updated

Medical Imaging Publications including ‘Transition Policy for the implementation of the RANZCR Standards of Practice for Clinical Radiology, Version 11.2’ and ‘RANZCR Standards of Practice for Clinical Radiology Standard Application Document’ has been recently updated on…

Industry News December 15, 2021

NATA ‘stamp’ of testing approval giving confidence and portable proof for COVID-19 testing results

15 December, Sydney – Consumers using laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to carry out Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing for COVID-19 (SARs-CoV-2) now have added assurance and proof their test results meet global standards. NATA has commenced providing its accredited laboratories that…

Industry News December 15, 2021

NATA Rules Updated

NATA Rules and NATA Rules Amendment sheet has been recently updated on the website. Download the latest copy here; These can also be downloaded from our Publications Library page on the website and from any of…

Industry News December 7, 2021

Australia’s first accredited biobank

Monash University – Biobanking Victoria has become the first accredited biobanking facility in the country. While biobanking is a new accreditation program for NATA, there has been a great deal of interest. The sector itself is set to become even more vital as our world changes. Indeed, biobanking has already…

Industry News December 3, 2021

Proficiency Testing Policy updated

The Proficiency Testing Policy has been editorially revised and replaces the August 2018 version. It is important to note that no additional criteria have been added, however, clarification regarding PT participation for applicant facilities and facilities requesting additions to their scope of accreditation has been included. Proficiency…

Industry News December 2, 2021

ISO/IEC 17025 Publications Updated

The following ISO 17025 publications has been recently updated on the website and can also be downloaded from the Publications Library on the Website.

Industry News December 2, 2021

Dr Bevan Hokin – NATA Technical Assessor set to retire

Dr Bevan Hokin has worked tirelessly as a NATA Technical Assessor (TA) in the realms of ISO 15189 medical accreditation since 1986 As the time of his appointment, he was the Director of Pathology at the…

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Revision of ISO 15189: 2012 Medical laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence