ISO 15189
Quality and competence requirements for medical laboratories.
QUALITY AT UNILABS SWITZERLAND
Built into every step
Quality is part of everyday diagnostic work — from sample handling and analysis to result review and reporting.
Our quality approach supports reliable information for healthcare professionals and patients, guided by recognised standards, regular controls and continuous improvement.
How we support reliable diagnostics
Our approach to quality is applied across all stages of the diagnostic process. Through structured workflows, validated methods and ongoing monitoring, we aim to support consistent and reliable results for healthcare professionals and patients.
Documented workflows support consistency from sample collection to result delivery.
Testing methods are selected, validated and monitored according to applicable requirements.
Internal controls and external quality assessment schemes help monitor performance where applicable.
Processes, methods and feedback are reviewed to keep improving diagnostic services over time.
STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION
Working under recognised quality frameworks
Our laboratory activities operate within defined regulatory and quality frameworks, including applicable Swiss requirements and recognised international standards.
ISO/IEC 17025
Requirements for testing and calibration activities, where applicable.
Swiss regulatory requirements
Laboratory activities are carried out in line with applicable national and cantonal requirements.
Professional and ethical standards
Our work is guided by professional principles, legal obligations and responsible diagnostic practice.
ACCREDITATIONS IN SWITZERLAND
Accredited sites and scopes
Our Swiss accreditations apply to specific laboratories, sites and activities. This transparency helps healthcare professionals and partners understand which services are covered by each accreditation scope.
SMTS 0040 — Core Lab Dübendorf and Horgen laboratory
SMTS 0010 — Core Lab Coppet, Geneva Champel and Lausanne laboratories
SMTS 0024 — Pathology laboratories Geneva-Cytopath and Lausanne-CYPA
SMTS 0059 — Core Lab Breganzona
STS 0654 — Lausanne genetics department — filiation / paternity testing
SMTS 0036 — Bern pathology laboratory
QUALITY ALSO MEANS ACTING RESPONSIBLY
Integrity in everything we do
At Unilabs Switzerland, quality is supported by a strong culture of ethics, integrity and responsibility. Our code of conduct guides how we work with patients, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues.
This framework supports responsible, transparent work and helps align our activities with legal, professional and ethical obligations.
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