NABL Compliant Library of Laboratory in College: Requirements, Documentation and Working Framework for Accreditation Readiness

Setting up a NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) compliant laboratory within an academic institution is a prerequisite for quality assurance, standardisation, research credibility and competency in the diagnostic and testing services. The laboratory library and documentation system of the medical and allied health colleges is highly essential to fulfil the standards of ISO 15189 and NABL accreditations. This article describes the basic structural requirements, documentation procedures, quality management system, manpower, validation of equipment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal audits, library resource management to establish NABL ready laboratory in college set up. The report also emphasises the necessity of ongoing quality improvement and accreditation benefits in academic health care facilities.

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