About Us

 

Who We Are

The 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 evaluation service - CPDH 2004 CDPH 2004 (28K)
Evaluations undertaken since 1985 Evaluations Under Taken since 1985 (32KB)

Aims

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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