Pathology Standards
The National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) accreditation materials include pathology standards that protect the Australian public from harm and ensure consistency of pathology services.
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About the Standards
NPAAC is responsible for developing and maintaining the standards for assessing pathology laboratories. The standards are categorised into four main tiers as follows:
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- National Pathology Accreditation Scheme
The National Pathology Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) provides for the Australia-wide coordination of accreditation processes for pathology laboratories in Australia.
- Resources for the pathology standards
Resources that support clinicians, service providers and accrediting agencies by providing guidance on the requirements for pathology laboratories to be accredited.
- National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council
The National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the accreditation standards for pathology laboratories in Australia.
- Safety and Quality Advice Centre
The Advice Centre provides support for pathology services, assessors and accrediting agencies on pathology accreditation standards implementation.
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