Balwant Singh’s Hospital Lab accredited new ISO Standard

Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital on Thursday announced that it is the only laboratory to have been accredited the new ISO 15189:2022 by A2LA, a US-based accreditation agency.
ISO 15189 is a globally recognised standard that reflects the laboratory’s commitment to quality, competence, and excellence in medical testing and analysis. The accreditation covers a wide range of areas, including Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Clinical Pathology, Point of Care Testing (POCT), and Histopathology.
According to the hospital, the laboratory has expanded its scope to include Histopathology testing, which includes various tissue section diagnoses and advanced methods like special staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC), and these are also fully accredited. This is the only lab providing Liqui prep pap smear testing also.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital, Dr Madhu Singh, who is also the Laboratory Director, has expressed her dedication to the laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellence in laboratory services.
The laboratory’s journey includes implementing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to optimise workflows and enhance test accuracy and reliability. A robust quality assurance programme supports this, featuring regular internal audits, proficiency testing, and continuous staff training.
A release from the medical facility has also stated that the laboratory has also established the first telepathology lab in Guyana, offering the shortest turnaround time in the region. “Our histopathology can be read across the globe due to our telepathology cutting-edge equipment”.