Case Study

NHS requires cancer screening to be carried out in accredited laboratories

NHS England has issued a service specification requiring that all pathology laboratories dealing with cancer screening programmes are formally accredited by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) or equivalent, to ensure the quality and reliability of results.

Further information on NHS requirements is available here.

NHS requires cancer screening to be carried out in accredited laboratories

Sector

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health And Well-being
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure