Thyrocare lab gets CAP accreditation

Thyrocare Gulf Laboratories, Bahrain, celebrated its new milestone of receiving a CAP & ISO 15189 Accreditation at an event held at The Gulf Hotel on Monday. The event was held under the Patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health.

With this achievement, Thyrocare Gulf Laboratories said has become the first and only medical laboratory in Bahrain to receive both CAP & ISO 15189 accreditation. Dr Velumani, Chairman of Thyrocare, in a statement, said, “Global certification will enhance our quality standards further.”

The CAP accreditation process includes a stringent examination of the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.