ISO 15189:2012 can be used by medical laboratories in developing their
quality management systems and assessing their own competence. It can also be used for
confirming or recognizing the competence of medical laboratories by laboratory
customers, regulating authorities and accreditation bodies.
ISO 15189:2012 outlines requirements for service agreements, as well as all
parts of the examination processes. Results of examinations need to be reported
accurately and clearly, and the release of these results and those procedures are also
specified in this standard.
ISO 15189:2012 all types of medical laboratories, including those that
provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and public health services..