Laboratory Auditing Services

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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 15189:2012. 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 a) conform to the requirements of this International Standard and to requirements established by the laboratory, and b) are implemented, effective and maintained The NVRL schedule approximately 45 internal audits per year, which incorporate - Horizontal Audits (Internal Audit of Quality Management System), Vertical Audits (Internal Audit of Examination Processes), Walk Through Audits, Witness Audits, Audits of Internal Quality Assessment Scheme (IQA), Supplier Audits and Clinical Audits. The NVRL requires an experienced auditor to assist with the implementation of the internal auditing programme over the coming years.