Written by Criteria and Procedure for NABL M(EL)T Labs Program
NABL Medical (Entry Level) Testing Laboratories {NABL M(EL)T Lab} Program is an entry
level program for medical laboratory under which laboratory shall be recognized for basic
routine tests based on the satisfactory proficiency testing (PT) performance.
This scheme is:
i. not covered under Asia Pacific Accreditation Co-operation (APAC) & International
Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC) MRA.
ii. valid for one cycle of three years.
iii. applicable only for basic routine tests as mentioned in Annexure A.
iv. based on satisfactory performance in PT programs.
The program is designed based on the Regulatory requirement called Minimum Standards for Medical Labs mandated in the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010.
This program is a basic Quality Assurance Program to encourage Labs to initiate Basic Quality / Minimum Quality Standards as mandated in Minimum Standards of CEA.
The program was launched in July 2020 and amended in Jan 2021.
The amended version can be downloaded from here –
This is a Voluntary Certification program for Basic Labs in the country and is issued for one time with 3 years validity. Minimum Standards offer Minimum Quality specification and is the 1st step for any small lab to start with its Quality Journey.
Source : https://nabl-india.org/