Mendelics is the only Latin American laboratory focused on genetic analysis that holds the main laboratory accreditations in the field: CAP, CGCRE (Inmetro – ABNT NBR ISO 15189), PALC and CLIA.
Mendelics also holds the NBR ISO/IEC 27001/2022 certification, the leading international standard focused on information security, accredited by the Fundação Vanzolini/IQNet.
Due to very well-established and standardized infrastructure and processes, Mendelics has consolidated a management system focused on meeting international quality requirements, audited annually by nationally and internationally recognized entities.
Our Accreditations
CAP
CGCRE (Inmetro)
PALC
CAP accreditation is recognized as being the most important for clinical laboratories.
CAP (College of American Pathologists), is the main organization of certified pathologists worldwide, guaranteeing high quality services to the patients.
Mendelics is accredited since 2017 – No. 8671464.
For further information: https://www.cap.org/
ISO 15189:2015 standard certifies that a laboratory has a certified Quality Management System.
Also, settles general requirements for the laboratory to have recognized competences to perform its activities guaranteeing the commitment with quality and with technical competence.
Mendelics has been accredited by CGCRE (Inmetro) according to the ABNT NBR ISO-15189 since 2018 – CLC 0007.
The Clinical Laboratory Accreditation Program of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (SBPC/ML) is focused on the laboratory best practices.
Enables effective management of laboratory processes, increased safety and provision of more reliable test results.
It indorses the seriousness, competence and professionalism of the laboratory.
Mendelics is accredited since 2020 – No. 84262759.
CLIA
NBR ISO/IEC 27001/2022
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) is a certification issued by the US government.
It certifies that a laboratory has robust laboratory processes that meet high quality standards and allows the accredited laboratory to operate with samples coming from other laboratories based in the USA.
Mendelics has been accredited by CLIA since 2023 under number 99D2277038.
The certification verifies Mendelic´s competencies of Information Security Management System, ensuring compliance with standards for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of information security practices.
Implementing the standard raises awareness among employees regarding the use of data, as well as mitigating risks and losses due to cyber-attacks.
The certification also enhances the company’s credibility to customers, partners and employees.
Mendelics has been accredited by the Fundação Vanzolini/IQNet in accordance with NBR ISO/IEC 27001/2022 since April 2024- SI-26431
All the accreditations that Mendelics has granted highlight the commitment to the company’s values, such as precision and efficiency. These values guide Mendelics and make it a reference in the genetic diagnosis field.
Why are laboratory accreditations important?
Laboratory accreditations provide information that allows patients and physicians to know whether a laboratory has the technical competence to perform genetic analysis, as well as deliver reliable results at reasonable costs.
Laboratory accreditation ensures the reliability and accuracy of test results. By adhering to strict quality standards and operational procedures, it guarantees dependable results and precise diagnoses. Accreditation also highlights a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Accredited laboratories play a crucial role in the sustainability of the healthcare system.
CAP
CAP accreditation is recognized as being the most important for clinical laboratories.
CAP (College of American Pathologists), is the main organization of certified pathologists worldwide, guaranteeing high quality services to the patients.
Mendelics is accredited since 2017 – No. 8671464.
For further information: https://www.cap.org/
CGCRE (Inmetro)
ISO 15189:2015 standard certifies the Quality Management System competence and determines general requirements for the laboratory to have recognized competences to perform its activities showing the commitment with quality and with technical competence.
Mendelics is accredited by CGCRE (Inmetro) since 2018 – CLC 0007.
PALC
The Clinical Laboratory Accreditation Program of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (SBPC/ML) is focused on the laboratory best practices, providing an effective management of such processes, increased safety, and provision of more reliable test results.
Mendelics is accredited since 2020 – No. 84262759.
Mendelics
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