Contract for the Provision of Laboratory Audit Services

Description

The NVRL is the principal viral diagnostic laboratory for samples submitted by hospital laboratories within Health Service Executive (HSE) Regions and from General Practitioners. The laboratory functions as a confirmatory and reference centre for laboratories performing initial viral investigations. In addition, the NVRL also participates in disease surveillance programmes. The NVRL is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) to undertake testing as detailed in the Schedule bearing the Registration Number 326MT, in compliance with the International Standard ISO/IEC 15189:2022. The laboratory is required to conduct internal audits yearly to determine whether all activities in the quality management system, including pre-examination, examination and post-examination.