University Medical Center of El Paso’s Laboratory has achieved accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, marking an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care. The accreditation follows a comprehensive, on-site inspection conducted by practicing professionals in pathology and laboratory medicine.
Recognition by the College of American Pathologists is globally respected and reflects a laboratory’s dedication to quality, safety, and adherence to best practices. For patients and clinicians alike, CAP accreditation represents confidence in the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory services that play a critical role in diagnosis and treatment.
As one of more than 8,000 laboratories worldwide to earn CAP accreditation, UMC El Paso’s Laboratory met rigorous standards across every aspect of its operation. The evaluation process included a detailed review of laboratory records, quality control procedures, staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, and overall management, ensuring compliance with the most current standards in laboratory medicine.
This achievement is a testament to the expertise, diligence, and professionalism of UMC’s pathology and laboratory medicine team.
Congratulations to the pathology and laboratory medicine team on this significant accomplishment and their ongoing dedication to excellence at University Medical Center of El Paso.
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