News Room

Nationwide Laboratory Services recognized for quality laboratory services. July 2008.

Nationwide Laboratory Services, a full reference clinical laboratory located in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Ft. Lauderdale, was recognized by COLA for outstanding laboratory performance. Nationwide Laboratory Services was granted the coveted Laboratory Excellence Award when COLA found no deficiencies during its recent accreditation inspection. Only laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey and have no deficiencies qualify to receive this honor. Nationwide Laboratory Services continues its long-term commitment to provide quality service to its patients.

 

What is COLA?

COLA is a national healthcare accreditation organization approved by the federal government and sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Osteopathic Association.

For more information visit http://www.cola.org