NABL has launched a voluntary scheme namely “NABL Medical Entry Level Testing M(EL)T Labs Program” for sensitizing the medical testing laboratories performing basic testing to quality practices and access to quality health care for the majority of citizens especially those residing in villages, small towns. This scheme is an independent quality assurance scheme, which is not covered under APAC & ILAC MRA The existing scheme has been revised and now this scheme is based on satisfactory proficiency testing (PT) performance and valid for one cycle of three years. Laboratory application will be reviewed by NABL and decision on recognition will be taken based on performance in proficiency testing (PT). During the recognition period (within three years), on-site assessment (surveillance) will be conducted. Read More