Quality

Accreditation

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory Birmingham is accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189:2012. Our UKAS registration number is 8213 and our Schedule of Accreditation can be viewed via the UKAS website www.ukas.com

 

Quality Assurance

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory Birmingham always aims to give a high quality service. Our quality assurance systems including controls, internal assurance and external assessments, ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results and any anomalies or non-conformances are investigated.

The laboratory participates in external quality assessment schemes which cover the accredited repertoire of tests performed by the laboratory. Feedback from users is welcomed and reviewed regularly. Please direct any feedback on the service to the laboratory manager.

Feedback or comments about the service are appreciated and should be directed to the laboratory manager.