Quality Built In

A core philosophy at Chromosomal Laboratories is “Quality Built-In”. This means that every step of
the process, from sample collection to results reporting, is critically designed, evaluated and
monitored. This translates into the highest quality possible.
Quality System
The Quality System at Chromosomal Laboratories is modeled after ISO 17025:2005, General
Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, the international
benchmark for approving the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The Chromosomal
quality program has been engineered to meet the diverse requirements of several accreditation
bodies and standards, including AABB, ASCLD and DAB. The laboratory complies with applicable
industry guidelines, including the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing
Laboratories and Convicted Offender DNA Databasing Laboratories issued by the FBI Director.

Accreditations

In demonstration of excellence, Chromosomal Laboratories participates in a number of national and
international accreditation programs, including the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB),
Forensic Quality Services – International, (FQS-I) and the New York Department of Health. These
programs provide external review and approval of the laboratory systems and quality.