Accreditation & Quality
Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through rigorous accreditation standards, comprehensive quality management practices, and continuous improvement.
CAP Laboratory Accreditation
Legacy Labs maintains accreditation through the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program. CAP accreditation is recognized as the most rigorous peer-based laboratory assessment program.
- On-site inspections by trained peer assessors
- Comprehensive evaluation against quality checklists
- Regular re-inspection cycles for continued compliance
- Standards exceeding regulatory minimums
Note: CAP accreditation status reflects compliance with program requirements at the time of inspection. Accreditation does not constitute endorsement of any specific test or service.
Federal certification required for clinical laboratories testing human specimens in the United States, establishing quality standards for accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.
Full compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements for the protection of patient health information in all laboratory operations.
Quality Management Program
Our quality management system encompasses all aspects of laboratory operations, from specimen collection through result reporting.
All testing methods undergo comprehensive validation prior to clinical use, including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and reference range verification.
Daily quality control procedures monitor analytical performance. QC data is reviewed and documented according to established protocols.
Participation in external proficiency testing programs provides independent verification of testing accuracy through blinded sample analysis.
Laboratory staff meet educational and certification requirements appropriate to their roles and participate in ongoing competency assessment.
Standardized procedures, policies, and documentation practices ensure consistency and traceability across all laboratory operations.
Regular review of quality metrics, incident investigation, and corrective action processes support ongoing operational improvement.
Validation & Verification
New tests and methods undergo comprehensive validation before clinical implementation.
- Accuracy and precision studies
- Analytical sensitivity and specificity
- Linearity and reportable range
- Interference and recovery studies
- Reference range verification
- Daily quality control review
- Proficiency testing participation
- Instrument maintenance and calibration
- Competency assessment programs
- Method comparison when applicable
Questions About Our Quality Program?
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