EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre, a leading medical diagnostic centre with branches across Lagos, has earned renewed accreditation from the Nigeria National Accreditation System (NiNAS), affirming its continued technical competence in medical laboratory testing. The laboratory is the first indigenous medical laboratory in Nigeria to attain ISO 15189 status, a milestone achieved ten years ago. To date, fewer than 50 medical laboratories in Nigeria, both public and private, meet this standard.
Reaccreditation to ISO 15189:2022
EL-Lab has maintained its accreditation status for ten years and currently holds qualification from two accreditation bodies in Nigeria: the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and NiNAS. The reaccreditation and transition to ISO 15189:2022 for medical testing followed a rigorous reassessment by NiNAS. This confirms that EL-Lab continues to meet the requirements of ISO 15189:2022, the internationally recognised standard governing quality and competence in medical laboratories. The standard sets out requirements covering sample handling, testing procedures, staff competence, and quality management, giving patients, clinicians, and partner institutions confidence in the accuracy and reliability of results.
Significance of Reaccreditation
For a medical diagnostic laboratory, reaccreditation is a significant achievement. It requires laboratories to demonstrate, through an independent and thorough assessment, that their systems, processes, and personnel consistently deliver results in line with international best practice. NiNAS, as Nigeria's national accreditation body, conducts these assessments to ensure that accredited laboratories maintain the standards necessary for both local and global recognition. By retaining this accreditation, EL-Lab reinforces its position as a trusted provider of medical testing services within Lagos and the broader Nigerian healthcare system.
Managing Director’s Remarks
Speaking on the achievement, the Managing Director of EL-Lab, Dr Elochukwu Adibo mni, said: “This achievement reflects the laboratory's commitment to quality assurance, staff training, and process improvement, factors that lead to more reliable outcomes for patients and referring clinicians.”
About EL-Lab
EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre is a leading diagnostic centre in Lagos, Nigeria, known for its commitment to quality and international standards. For more information, visit their website at https://el-lab.org/.
