The analysis you receive from a laboratory will determine the magnitude or presence of a problem in the workplace or environment. Therefore it is vital that the lab analyzing the samples be proficient in producing high-quality data. A laboratory earning accreditation is one that has demonstrated that it can produce accurate results on a consistent basis. X-zam® Labs follows the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program (LQAP)… the highest possible model for laboratories. X-zam® Lab's scope includes Compressed Breathing Air, Medical/Pharmaceutical Air & Gas, and Compressed Air for Manufacturing. Industry/specific standards like those of the CSA**, NFPA***, and OSHA further define the field of testing and methodology which are facilitated by accreditation.

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Worldwide, X-zam® Labs is one of fewer than 250 labs that qualify to participate in this accreditation program. Accreditation signifies a truly elite group of laboratories achieving and maintaining a high level of professional performance. X-zam® Labs & Lab On Locale® are accredited under the auspices of A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) This accreditation is based on the internationally accepted standard ISO/IEC 17025, used in the evaluation of laboratories throughout the world. You can be assured that you're using a proficient & competent lab with a sound quality system in place. Our accreditation is also recognized by cooperation under the following agencies:

APLAC (Asian Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)
EA (European Cooperation for Accreditation)
IAAC (Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation)
ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)

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How Does A Lab Get Accredited?
This is a rigorous 4-step process that will take up to 1 year to complete:

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW:
Application completed and accepted.

TECHNICAL REVIEW:
Site assessor then reviews technical aspects. This is done annually.

SITE VISIT:
Site assessor physically visits the laboratory, 2-4 days.

FINAL REVIEW:
Application goes to a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) for final review. This panel is comprised of 12-22 experts who advise the Analytical Accreditation Board (AAB). After addressing any concerns of the site assessor or TAP, the laboratory will then go to the AAB to determine acceptance. Labs receiving approval are accredited for a 2-year period, after which they must apply for re-accreditation.

What Are The Accreditation Criteria?

STAFF:
The labs workforce plays a key role in obtaining accreditation. X-zam® must employ a sufficient number of trained technical personnel to complete the workload. Includes experienced managerial/technical/QA staff.

QUALITY:
Accreditation requires good QA and QC programs be in place for all laboratory operations. Facilities and equipment are tightly scrutinized to assure adequacy for applications. Participate in a proficiency-testing program.

PROCEDURES:
Naturally, a big part of any lab operation is simply having the right procedures in place. Accreditation mandates record maintenance and documentation procedures as well as approved laboratory methods and standard operating procedures (SOP's).

EXPERIENCE:
Superior quality and dependability go hand-in-hand with a laboratory that can demonstrate a long-term history of service and accreditation. A good question for any prospective laboratory is not just, "Are you accredited?" but, "How long have you been accredited?" A select few labs, including X-Zam® Laboratories, have consistently maintained accreditation more than 2 ½ decades!

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Beyond the quality standards of accreditation, a successful laboratory should be adept at understanding and answering specific client needs with speed and efficiency. Superior service includes 24-hour availability, fair pricing, rapid turnaround, thorough reporting and friendly technical assistance highlighted by knowledgeable recommendations for application-specific testing and methodology.

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