Clongen announced that the clinical laboratory received accreditation from the CAP.
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Clongen announced that the clinical laboratory received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The CAP accreditation is a globally recognized program designed to maintain the highest standards of excellence in laboratory practices and is awarded to facilities that meet these benchmarks of quality in clinical laboratory testing services.
The goal of the CAP program is to improve patient safety by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services through education and strict standards. During the accreditation process, inspectors meticulously examine the clinical laboratory's records and quality control procedures. They also assess the laboratory's staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program, and overall management to ensure it meets CAP's diverse and stringent requirements.
Clongen Labs is a global leader in molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases, contract research and pre-clinical trials support. All clinical laboratory testing performed at Clongen Labs is in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) and Clongen has held its CLIA certificate since 2004. In addition, Clongen Labs maintains clinical testing licenses from the states of Maryland, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
"Obtaining the CAP accreditation is a substantial milestone in Clongen's development and reaffirms our commitment to providing exceptional quality services to our physicians and patients," said Dr. Ahmed Kilani, Clongen's President and Laboratory Director. "Our commitment to scientific excellence has never wavered since the company's inception. We strive to be on the forefront of testing for emerging and re-emerging pathogens. The use of cutting edge technology and the most sensitive genomic detection platforms gives us a competitive advantage. Ultimately, our goal is to improve health using the tools at our disposal and the experienced scientific team that makes this possible," Kilani added.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the leading organization with more than 18,000 board-certified pathologists, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists and the public by providing the guidelines and tools to laboratory professionals worldwide. The CAP's Laboratory Improvement Programs, initiated 70 years ago, currently have customers in more than 100 countries and 7,700 accredited laboratories. More information about the CAP can be found at www.cap.org.
For more information about Clongen Laboratories, LLC please visit www.clongen.com
Contact:
Dr. Ahmed Kilani, President and Laboratory Director: 301-916-0173 x213, or E-mail: akil@clongen.com
Elena Ralchenko, Office Manager: 301-916-0173 x200, or Toll Free 877-CLONGEN
or E-mail: elena@clongen.com
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