MD Labs Receives Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to MD Labs based on results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors. The inspection team included practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The CAP advised Matthew Rutledge and Denis Grizelj, the owners of MD Labs, and Alexander Stojanoff, PhD, the laboratory director, of this global recognition and congratulated the laboratory for its excellence in the services being provided. Now, MD Labs is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
MD Labs' Director of Operations, Mark Steeves, upon learning of the laboratory's accreditation, said: "We're so proud of our team. CAP accreditation is no small matter - it takes dedication and outstanding service to the discipline of laboratory testing science and organizational excellence. We passed with flying colors.”
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities that reflect the most recent best practices in the laboratory industry.
With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the CAP partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.
Congratulations to the laboratory team for this significant accomplishment that further demonstrates their commitment to high-quality patient care at MD Labs.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the CAP serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org, and yourpathologists.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.