Quality and Accreditation
To ensure our results are of the highest quality, the laboratory participates in external proficiency schemes.
The scheme organisers add a known amount of the target organism/component (e.g. Salmonella/protein) into a sample and send it to the laboratory for analysis. The laboratory's results are compared to the scheme organisers' results, and a score is given.
Annually, our laboratory undergoes a comprehensive evaluation of its Quality Management System by UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service), aligning with the esteemed laboratory quality standard ISO 17025:2017. This thorough assessment spans every facet of sample analysis, encompassing processes from initial receipt through to the meticulous reporting of results. Subsequent to this evaluation, a detailed schedule is provided.