Clinical Laboratory Improvements: New Accreditation for Cytogenetics

The Federal Register has announced the approval of COLA as an accreditation organization for the specialties of clinical cytogenetics and radiobioassay under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.

This development emphasizes the significance of quality assurance in genetic testing and laboratory practices, which is crucial for enhancing the reliability of genetic diagnostics. The recognition of COLA is expected to bolster standards in laboratories providing cytogenetic testing, thereby improving patient outcomes.