Accreditation for laboratory medicine facilities
The Diagnostic Accreditation Program is the regulatory accreditation body for laboratory medicine diagnostic services in BC. We ensure availability of accreditation services to all diagnostic facilities and apply all policies and procedures in a non-discriminatory manner.
DAP laboratory medicine accreditation schemes
All diagnostic laboratory medicine facilities in BC must be accredited by the DAP.
| Scheme | Who applies | Standards used |
|---|---|---|
| DAP core | All labs in BC | LM accreditation standards |
| DAP ISO 15189 | High-volume/complex labs | ISO standards + LM standards + additional tools |
| DAP ISO 15189 | Not high-volume/complex labs | ISO standards + LM standards + additional tools |
| DAP limited service | Patient-side complex diagnostic methods and services | LM accreditation standards |
| DAP community POCT | Patient-side point-of-care diagnostic services No complex methods | Relevant LM accreditation standards Provincial point-of-care-testing standards |
Rights and obligations
The DAP developed its accreditation programs in accordance with CPSBC’s values.
The and the CPSBC Bylaws outlines and describes the rights and obligations of the DAP as an accreditation body.
The diagnostic service medical director must sign an accreditation agreement before participating in the accreditation process. If there is a change in the medical director, they must sign a new accreditation agreement.
The accreditation agreement explicitly states the terms of accreditation and CPSBC's expectations of the medical director within the CPSBC Bylaws.