About Us |
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Who We AreThe Microbiological Diagnostics Assessment Service undertakes evaluations and reviews on diagnostic kits, equipment and healthcare products relevant to microbiology. Our work is carried out in association with the Centre for Evidence Based Purchasing (CEP ), the National Blood Service (NBS) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). We also undertake evaluations for manufacturers. Evaluations are either undertaken at the HPA's Centre for Infections or at other HPA or NHS sites. History The origins of the Microbiological Diagnostics Assessment Service date from 1985 when it was asked by the then Medical Devices Directorate to evaluate the first commercial kits for detection of antibody to HIV. Evaluations were undertaken within the PHLS Virus Reference Division until February 2003 when the work was transferred into the Evaluations and Standards Laboratory. Provision of a microbiological diagnostics
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Aims
- To undertake comparative evaluations of microbiological IVDDs
- To focus on device performance
- To be independent and unbiased
- To undertake evaluations in an accurate, efficient and timely manner, to provide comprehensive reports and to contribute to standardisation of methods
- To contribute to managed introduction of new technology
Evaluation process and certification
Our evaluations consist of 50 stages from start to completion which come under the broad processes shown below. We hold ISO9001 certification for our activities [BSI certificate FM40240].
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